Author: Daria Egorova
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Orange is a color that gently draws attention without overwhelming it. Unlike yellow, it does not shine as brightly — instead, it highlights and guides the eye, helping us focus on what truly matters. At its core, orange is the color of warmth. It is associated with abundance, positivity, and joyful emotions. It naturally creates…
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Brown is a color that evokes a sense of confidence and security. It feels solid, reliable, and deeply grounding — like a strong tree rooted in the earth. This is a color of stability, quiet strength, and inner support. Warm and comforting, brown reminds us of a wooden home, the soft crackle of firewood, a…
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Blue is the color of the sky and the sea. It is one of the most universally preferred colors, often associated with clarity, logic, and calm thinking. Considered a “psychological” color, blue has a direct influence on the mind, supporting focus, mental organization, and clear perception. Lighter shades of blue are especially connected to tranquility,…
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Green is the color of life. It evokes a sense of confidence and calm, requiring little effort from the eyes to perceive it, which is why it naturally soothes and restores balance. It is often associated with harmony, stability, and inner equilibrium. Green is remarkably diverse, and its different shades can have very different effects.…
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Purple is often associated with the vastness of the cosmos, evoking a sense of mystery and depth beyond the visible world. As part of the visible spectrum, purple (also referred to as violet) represents a union of opposites: the energy and strength of red combined with the calm, clarity, and structure of blue. It has…
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The visible spectrum may come to an end, yet the essential colors remain—and one of them is grey. Neither black nor white, neither “yes” nor “no,” grey exists in the space in between. When the sky fills with grey clouds, the world often seems to lose its color. For many, this brings a drop in…
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White is the embodiment of purity and clarity. It evokes a sense of peace, calmness, simplicity, and mental clarity. This color has the ability to ease tangled thoughts and create a feeling of emotional safety. Focusing on white surroundings—such as a wall or natural elements like snow—can help bring a sense of order and quiet…
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Pure black holds a wide range of meanings and emotional qualities. For many women, it symbolizes effectiveness, elegance, and sophistication. Black absorbs all light, reflecting nothing back. Because of this, it can create an atmosphere of mystery and emotional safety—a kind of protective barrier behind which one can retreat and feel sheltered. However, black can…
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The Anthroposophical Twelve Senses To create more concrete tools for working with nature in dramatherapy, the research focuses on using the senses. Specifically, the anthroposophical theory of the twelve senses, which offers a broader framework. At Leiden University of Applied Sciences there is a program called Anthroposophically Inspired Creative Therapy (AG). Anthroposophy is a modern social movement that…
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By Katarina Gaborova and Thea Bailey Working in high-pressure environments over time can negatively affect mental and emotional well-being, as well as relationships. The case of Alan, a healthcare worker, shows how long hours, stress, and personal factors can lead to anxiety and burnout. Even when progress is made, burnout can return if underlying triggers…