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Kreate What U Want

More than art. More than talk. 🌟 Welcome to Kreate What U Want, LLC

Helping kids, teens & adults grow through creativity, mindfulness & personal empowerment.

Real emotional growth 💜

Helping tweens & teens build confidence, regulate emotions & express themselves through art + mindfulness

✨ 1:1 sessions + group workshops

⬇️ Book a session This is a safe, uplifting space where we use art-based healing, mindfulness tools, and coaching to help you or your child:

🎨 Strengthen self-love & self-care
🧠 Boost confidence & self-esteem
💬 Build emotional regulation & social skills
📈 Set and accomplish meaningful goals
🧘 Reduce anxiety and improve emotional awareness
🌱 Discover your inner strengths and kreate a life that feels good inside and out

👋 Hi KWUW Fam! I'm Dianne Furphy, MS

I'm an Art-Based Emotional & Mindfulness Wellness Coach with a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy & a deep passion for helping others heal, grow, and kreate the life they truly want. My background includes working in the mental health field with children, teens, and adults from all walks of life~ experiences that inspired me to create my own heart-centered coaching approach. Through KWUW, I combine art, mindfulness practices, and holistic tools to guide you toward greater clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being. Whether you're navigating stress, big feelings, friendships, or personal transitions, I support the whole person ~mind, body, and soul~ in a creative and empowering way.

✨ Art is not just for fun: it's a powerful tool for healing, self-expression, and problem-solving.

🔍 Ready to explore if we’re a good fit? Book a FREE Discovery Call where you can ask your questions, and I’ll learn more about how I can support you or your child on this journey.

➡️ Schedule Here: https://www.kreatewhatuwant.com/service-page/free-intro-call?referral=service_list_widget

🧩 Here’s What I Offer:

✔️ 1:1 Coaching Sessions
✔️ In-Person Workshops for Kids, Teens & Adults
✔️ Art & Craft Classes for Healing and Expression
✔️ Guidance for Goal Setting, Self-Esteem, and Emotional Wellness

📍 In-Person in North Wales, PA & Virtual

🎨 Kids (6+), Teen & Adults

Art-Based Workshops Include:

💫 Building Confidence & Self-Esteem
💫 Reducing Worries & Stress
💫 Social Skills & Friendships
💫 Coping Tools for Anxiety & Sadness
💫 Learning Self-Love & Kindness Practices
💫 Goal-Setting & Vision Planning
💫 Creative Problem-Solving
💫 Team-Building & More!

💡 Follow along for tips, inspiration, upcoming workshops & behind-the-scenes:

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🔁 Share with a friend who may benefit
📩 Message me with questions or workshop & 1:1 requests

🌐 Visit the Website: KreateWhatUWant.com

💖 Kreate • Community • Connection • Collaborate💖

Because when you believe in yourself… you can Kreate What U Want. Dianne Furphy, MS:

🎓 My Background Includes:
• M.S. in Counseling & Psychology (Art Therapy concentration)
• B.A. in Psychology
• A.A. in Early Childhood Development
• Certified Life & Mindfulness Coaching
• Level II Reiki Practitioner
• CPR Certified
• Published Illustrator of the children's book Letters In My Name

🔒 Fully Certified with Clearances in PA:
• Child Abuse History Clearance
• State Police Criminal History Clearance
• FBI Criminal Clearance

I look forward to connecting with you!

11/02/2026

Just like the seasons, we are constantly changing, growing & evolving.

Look at how beautifully the trees embrace change. They do not hold on to every leaf. They make room for what comes next.

As humans, change can feel a little different. It can bring excitement, uncertainty, fear, sadness and sometimes all of these emotions at once.

What if we viewed change as an opportunity for growth rather than something to fear?

Whether you are a child learning to navigate new experiences, a teen discovering who you are or a parent adjusting to a new chapter, change is part of life's journey.

At Kreate What U Want LLC, I support children, teens, young adults and parents in navigating life's transitions by helping them:

🍂 Build confidence in themselves
🍂 Explore and express their emotions
🍂 Develop healthy coping skills
🍂 Strengthen self-awareness and resilience
🍂 Discover their strengths and embrace personal growth

Remember: Just because things are changing does not mean you are losing who you are. Change helps you discover more of who you are becoming.

🍁 Like the trees in autumn, there is beauty in every stage of your journey.

You do not have to navigate life's changes alone... I am here to offer encouragement, creative tools and supportive guidance as you learn, grow and KREATE what you want♡

11/02/2026

PARENT TIP: Do not Be Too Quick to Rescue Your Child From Discomfort!

Did you know? Some of the most valuable confidence-building opportunities happen when children experience something challenging.

As parents, it is natural to want to protect our children from frustration, disappointment, mistakes and uncomfortable situations.

What if, instead of immediately fixing the problem, we helped them discover their own ability to work through it?

♥︎ Try these 4 approaches:

• Instead of: "Here, let me do it for you."
Try: "Which part do you think you can try on your own?"

• Instead of: "Don't worry, it is not a big deal."
Try: "I can see this matters to you. What is making it difficult?"

• Instead of: "You are fine, just try again."
Try: "That did not go how you hoped. What could you try differently?"

• Instead of: "I will take care of it."
Try: "I am here to support you. What do you think your next step could be?"

★ Why does this matter?

When children are given age-appropriate opportunities to work through challenges with support, they can develop:

✨ Problem-solving skills
✨ Confidence in their abilities
✨ Independence and decision-making skills
✨ Patience and perseverance
✨ Greater trust in themselves

Remember: Supporting your child does not always mean removing the challenge. At times, it means staying beside them while they discover what they are capable of.

Of course, children still need our help when situations become overwhelming, unsafe or beyond their developmental abilities.

At Kreate What U Want LLC, I believe in helping children discover their strengths, build confidence and recognize that they can do hard things, one small step at a time.

A little encouragement today can help build a child's confidence for tomorrow.

Kreate What U Want

11/02/2026

Did you know? Grief is not just something we feel emotionally. It can also be experienced physically.

Grief can be difficult for children to understand, especially when they do not have the words to describe what they're experiencing.

During a recent 1:1 session, I worked with a 9-year-old client using a creative body outline activity to help her explore where she feels different emotions connected to grief.

Through art, gentle conversation and self-reflection, we created an opportunity for her to recognize, identify and express her feelings in a way that felt comfortable for her.

This activity can help children:

♥︎ Build emotional awareness and self-understanding
♥︎ Recognize how emotions can show up in their bodies
♥︎ Express feelings that may be difficult to put into words
♥︎ Understand that grief can bring many different emotions
♥︎ Develop healthy ways to acknowledge and respond to their feelings

Grief does not look or feel the same for everyone and there is no right or wrong way to feel.

At Kreate What U Want, I believe in creating a supportive space where children can explore their emotions, express themselves creatively and learn that all feelings deserve acknowledgment.

Sometimes, art helps us communicate what words cannot.

11/01/2026

There is always more to someone than what meets the eye.

I created this inside-outside eye mask as a way to explore self-awareness, identity and self-expression through art.

The outside ~ represents how others may see me and what I choose to show the world.

The inside ~ represents who I am beneath the surface, the experiences I have been through, the emotions I have felt and the challenges and growth that have shaped who I am today.

Sometimes what we see on the outside does not tell the whole story of what someone has experienced on the inside.

This creative activity encourages us to look beyond appearances, reflect on our own journeys and remember that everyone has a story worth understanding.

Art gives us a way to express what words sometimes cannot.

At Kreate What U Want LLC, we use creativity as a tool to encourage self-discovery, emotional awareness, confidence and personal growth.

Remember, you are more than what others see. You are everything you have experienced, overcome, learned and continue to become♡

10/31/2026

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10/31/2026

Turning thoughts into opportunities for growth!

During our session, my 14-year-old client created their very own board game to explore negative thoughts, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and practice replacing them with more supportive, realistic thoughts. 💭

Through creativity, conversation and play, we are building skills that support:

🌱 Self-awareness
💛 Positive self-talk
🧠 Flexible thinking
💪 Confidence and resilience
🎨 Creative problem-solving

The goal is not to eliminate negative thoughts or force positivity... It is to recognize our thoughts, question them and discover healthier ways to respond.

At Kreate What U Want, creativity is more than art... It is an opportunity to learn, express and grow!

10/30/2026

What do butterflies in your tummy have to do with emotions?

During a creative emotional wellness session, a 7-year-old explored how big emotions can feel in her body.

Through drawing a body outline, she identified where she experiences different feelings, including butterflies in her stomach!

Why does this matter?

Helping children recognize physical sensations connected to their emotions can support self-awareness, emotional vocabulary and the ability to identify when they may need a coping tool.

At Kreate What U Want, we use creativity as a way to explore feelings, encourage self-expression and build everyday emotional wellness skills.

Understanding our feelings begins with noticing where we feel them.

10/29/2026

He did not just create a board game. He created a new way to challenge his thoughts. 🧠🎲

What if changing the way we talk to ourselves could change the way we see ourselves?

This is more than just a board game. It is a creative opportunity to build confidence, self-awareness and a more positive mindset!

During a recent session at Kreate What U Want, a 14-year-old client created his very own board game focused on positive self-talk and overcoming negative thoughts.

As we moved through the game, we explored different thoughts, discussed how they can influence our feelings and behaviors and practiced turning unhelpful self-talk into more supportive, realistic thoughts.

Here is where neuroplasticity comes in:

Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change and adapt through learning and experience. When we repeatedly practice recognizing negative thought patterns and replacing them with more helpful ones, we can strengthen new ways of thinking over time.

The best part? Learning does not always have to look like learning.... Sometimes it looks like markers, creativity, conversations and a homemade board game.

At Kreate What U Want, we use creative experiences to help young people discover their strengths, build emotional awareness and develop tools they can carry into everyday life.

Confidence is about how we speak to ourselves along the way♡

10/29/2026

Your Voice Becomes Their Voice:

Children absorb the words they hear most often.

These messages become their inner voice as they grow.

When they hear…

“You are overreacting.” → “My feelings are too much.”

“Just figure it out.” → “I shouldn’t need help.”

When they hear…

“You worked hard on that.” → “I’m capable.”

“Your feelings make sense.” → “I’m allowed to feel.”

Small shifts in language build big confidence.

They teach a child that:

• Their feelings are valid
• Mistakes are part of learning
• They are worthy of kindness

This is exactly what I help youth practice:

♥︎ Expressing emotions in healthy ways
♥︎ Building supportive self-talk
♥︎ Feeling heard, safe and confident

💡 Parent Tip:

Before correcting behavior, connect with the emotion first.

Connection builds cooperation.

Explore more tools + education:

BOOK A FREE CALL: kreatewhatuwant.com

10/29/2026

The most meaningful growth happens when we let children create THEIR way!

During a recent 1:1 session, a 7-year-old was creating a pinecone bat. She purposely wanted her bat eyes to be crooked because she thought they looked cuter! 🥰

You know what? That is what made her creation uniquely hers.

There are valuable life skills behind these little creative decisions.

When we encourage children to make their own choices, we are helping them:

✨ Build confidence in their abilities
✨ Practice independence and decision-making
✨ Trust their own ideas and creativity
✨ Embrace individuality and self-expression
✨ Understand that different doesn't mean wrong

As adults, we sometimes want to correct, straighten or fix things. But what if we allowed children the freedom to explore and create without the pressure of perfection?

♥︎ Parent Tip: The next time your child creates something, instead of suggesting how to improve it, try asking, “What do you love most about what you made?”

At Kreate What U Want, it is never just about the art. It is about the confidence, growth and life skills being developed along the way!

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1501 Lower State Road
North Wales, PA
19454

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 12:30pm
	3pm - 5pm

Website

https://kreatewhatuwant.com/

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