Katherine, 10 years old

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Katherine is a sweet, funny, and creative girl whose smile truly lights up a room, as her parents describe it. She has a passion for gymnastics, music, and arts and crafts, and she stands out as an amazing artist for her age. Katherine excels at free-hand drawing, which provides her with a powerful outlet to express her feelings in the moment. This artistic expression becomes especially important on difficult days, helping her cope during times of high anxiety. Through her creativity, Katherine finds joy and solace, making her a remarkable individual. Separation of Katherine's parents has been a very difficult experience for her, resulting in feelings of depression and anxiety. She has been getting professional support to help her cope with the loss of her father in the household and is making progress.

Katherine struggles with anxiety and often feels overwhelmed. Art helps her distract her thoughts to more positive thinking patterns. This activity helps Katherine cope with stress and other overwhelming emotions by focusing on a current project. She is then able to concentrate on the current moment rather than projecting uncertainty in the future.