Feel empowered to:

• Learn creative skills to manage stress & increase hope

• Express overwhelming feelings that can't be put into words

• All art levels welcome!

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Hi, I’m Samantha, a Therapeutic Art Facilitator. I’m here to guide you and cheer you on in your healing journey! Art is a fantastic tool to process emotions and discover new things about yourself.

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In the Art for Healing program, you will learn practical tools to manage stress after experiencing difficult life experiences. You will grow in confidence by strengthening your emotional resilience.

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All materials are provided, including but not limited to: oil pastels, colored pencils, paints, collage materials, colored paper and more. Willingness to try new ways of processing will open up new neural pathways and stimulate new perspectives!

Some Art for Healing topics include: how to validate and process fear, anger, shame and overwhelm. We will also address your way of functioning in the world, self-image, boundaries within relationships, and your personal worldview.

There will be guidance on how to alter and redirect emotions, and how to vision-cast for the future.

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Does this resonate with you? I’m here to support you on your journey toward resilience and hope!

 

Another participant shared: "This experience allowed me to see that we have more power over feelings than we sometimes realize, and they are often fluid and moving, much like the paint was in this exercise." -E, Georgetown, TX

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Art for Healing classes beautifully complement traditional talk therapy. Since art making activates emotion, memory and the imagination, these art classes highlight therapeutic topics at different angles that open new ways of thinking. While art making typically activates the right brain, journaling and speaking activate the left brain. This bi-lateral stimulation is linked to the healing of trauma within the brain.

 

These classes are effective for both individual work with a facilitator as well as within a group environment. The weekly group class has the added healing benefit of growing and maintaining relationships with fellow participants. Additionally, seeing others' artwork and hearing their explanations multiplies participants' ideas for personal applications of the material.

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It is my complete joy to facilitate these classes, providing a space to contemplate, process and grow. I look forward to meeting you! -Samantha

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About Samantha, Therapeutic Art Facilitator:

She spent 8+ years providing trauma-informed care within recovery centers. She has specialized training and experience working with survivors of abuse and domestic violence, but adores working with anyone who wants to strengthen emotional resilience after any kind of hardship. She facilitates all classes with a strength-based, empowerment model and is skilled at motivational interviewing.

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Disclaimer: This service is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, therapy or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in our material or classes.

 

The resources given are not designed to practice medicine or give professional medical advice, including, without limitation, medical direction concerning someone's medical and mental health. Any resources given are not to be considered complete and does not cover all issues related to mental and physical health. In addition, any information given should not replace consultation with your doctor or any other mental health providers and/or specialists.

 

ADULTS

Mondays @ 5:30-7pm

@Simple Sparrow Care Farm, Hutto

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TEENS

Tuesdays @ 3:30-5pm

@Tier 3 Montessori, Round Rock