Expressive Art(s) Groups in Studio

With the opening of my bigger art therapy practice in October 2019, I now offer group sessions focusing on various areas, interests and needs. Held on a weekly schedule, these groups range from 3 to 6 participants. Due to the small group size I will have more time to be a fellow traveller, an assistant, a creative guide, and just be there in a more focused way for the individual and the group as a whole throughout the creative journey that takes place. There are various art sessions offered in a week which enable you to choose which one you feel more drawn to or which one you feel could benefit you the most.

Payment is done in advance to secure your booking and manage group participation, it will also free up the session from admin work and open up the space for creativity only.

There are two groups of each 'focus' area or group type - group sessions for adults are offered late-mornings, group sessions for pre-teens and adolescents are offered in the afternoon.

Should you be interested in joining and participating, please get in touch through the 'contact me' page.

Here are brief descriptions of the various groups on offer and their times.

Clin. Art Therapy Adults (CAT1): Clinical Art Therapy for Adults

Monday, 11:00 – 13:00

Adults (25 yrs and older)

This group is for adults who were diagnosed with cancer, any other chronic physical disease or illness, persons suffering from traumatic brain injury, and undergoing treatment for this illness, struggling with the burdens of their diagnosis, having difficulty coping, in need for group interaction, mutual understanding, social connection with others with similar experiences.

Clin. Art Therapy AYA (CAT2): Clinical Art Therapy for Adolescents & Young Adults

Monday, 16:00 – 17:30

For adolescents 15 – appx. 25 year old (depending on av. group age)

Children 6 – 12 (sessions with time slot will be arranged on request)

who are diagnosed with cancer, any other chronic physical disease or illness, persons suffering from traumatic brain injury, undergoing treatment for this illness, struggling with the burdens of their diagnosis, having difficulty coping, in need for group interaction, mutual understanding, social connection with others with similar experiences.

Healing Heart (HH1):

Wednesday, 11:00 – 13:00

Adults (+-20 yrs and older)

who are experiencing low-self esteem, low confidence, depression, emotionally low affect, as well as feelings of loss, grief and bereavement.

Healing Heart (HH2):

Tuesday, 16:00 – 17:30

Children and adolescents

who are struggling with ADHD, ADD, depression, anxiety, dealing with effects of learning difficulties, struggling cognitively, or those diagnosed with chronic illnesses and have difficulties coping.

Expressive Arts (EA1)

Thursday, 11:00 – 13:00

Adults with not specific diagnosis/ ailment.

Using a wide range of self-expression, these sessions focus on the interplay between various media: visual art making, movement, music, creative writing, clay and collage work. We explore various themes and use the space for free creative expression, to engage with each other and to reflect on the process at the end of the session.

These sessions aim to refocus on oneself, for self-compassion, nurturance, exploration of creativity and to reap the benefits of creative expression.

A time to relax, be there for oneself, personal nurturing, self-compassion, having fun, being creative.

Expressive Arts (EA2)

Thursday, 16:00 – 17:30

Pre- teens & Adolescents 12 – 17

Expressive arts exploring a variety of materials and media, including creative writing, movement, sound, clay work, (optional: digital media/ photography/ movie making)

EA assists in reducing stress & anxiety through free and unpressurised art making, creates a sense of personal well-being, enables a positive outlet for emotions, encourages and inspires communication, supports self-expression, addresses emotional, cognitive and psychosocial needs, offers a sense of control, fosters self-esteem and self-efficacy, fosters a sense of pride, accomplishment, autonomy, a sense of self-worth, strengthens creative thinking, divergent thinking, and problem solving, develops self-awareness and acceptance, teaches appreciation of that which is different, increases appreciation and acceptance of diversity of artworks produced, assists in peer interaction, communication and social connection, etcetera.

Open Art Studio (OAS)

Every 2nd Friday & 4th Friday of the month, 14:00 – 16:00

Adults - up to 80+

Art-making is done free and non-directive way. The art space will be opened to those who feel like creating art in a non-directive way. The healing aspects of art-making arise from the making and doing, the trying and failing, the experimenting and succeeding, alongside others, in a group, in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Art making functions as a tool for becoming mindful, self-aware, focusing on the enjoyable and pleasurable part of art making, listening to one's intuition, being creatively engaged, and increasing one’s overall sense of well-being through creative expression.