Exploring Art Therapy for Self-Care and Creative Expression Workshop

Discover the transformative power of art therapy in processing emotions and fostering self-care through creative expression. Join a supportive group setting to explore the silent voice of art to address challenging thoughts and feelings. No artistic skills needed, just a willingness to engage in meaningful self-reflection and healing through art.

• Art Therapy
• Self-Care
• Creative Expression
• Workshop
• Healing

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1. Making way for the silent voice of creative self expression Workshop A Self-care: A deeper dive Art Therapy Ellen Paonessa Art therapist & Registered Psychotherapist, RP MA, DTATI Presented by:

2. Workshop A: Art Therapy Hellos & Supportive Group Dynamics Spend a bit of time learning about Art Therapy Move into creative self-expression (make art!) Process and close time together as a group 2

3. What is Art Therapy? Art Therapy is . A combination of psychotherapy and art making that helps individuals process challenging thoughts or feelings An opportunity for: self-reflection, empowerment, to explore meaning making, to grow, learn, heal and most importantly, a way to care for the self For anyone! You don t have to know about art or have artistic skill 3

4. How can Art Therapy support me? Art therapy is accessible. We can use any of our 5 senses to experience creative self-expression Art therapy is a silent voice. It can help address thoughts or feelings we may not be able to say out loud Art Therapy is about intent. Art therapy is a break. We let the art do the work 4

5. Art Therapy as Self Care Moving into art making can help us refocus and create distance between our challenging thoughts or feelings Calming Relaxing Helps process I m worth it! 5

6. What do these things have in common? They all 6

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8. Lets Choose a card on the table K E R M Take time to decorate the outside of the card T Remember to keep the inside blank! 8

9. Lets If you re able, move one seat to the left (You should be in front of someone else's art piece) K E R M T Write/draw an encouraging or supportive word, image or statement 9

10. Closing Group Reflection What was it like to make art in community? What was it like to open up your card? What will you take away from this workshop? 10

11. Thank You! Ellen Paonessa Art Therapist & Registered Psychotherapist, RP MA, DTATI 11