Welcoming the Light: A Spring- Themed Art Therapy Group

What is Art Therapy?  

Uses the creative process to help with self-exploration by combining art making with traditional talk therapy. It can help to express thoughts and feelings that would otherwise be difficult to talk about.  

Benefits of Art Therapy? 

• Provides fun, relaxation, inspiration, and joy through art creation 
• Allows for expression of emotions and learning emotional language  
• Learning ways to manage anxiety and stress by learning self-regulation techniques 
• Supporting social connections and opportunities to feel seen and heard by the group 
•  Increasing self-mastery, confidence, and independence  

What does a typical session for this Art Therapy group look like? 

• ​An opening check-in and sharing the focus of the session 
• An art “warm-up” opening activity  
• The main art activity themed around welcoming the light and springtime
• Optional group sharing with guiding questions; uncovering meaning and insight   

 **No art experience necessary; no session on Easter Monday (April 1st, 2024)