CREATIVE RENEWAL
art therapy workshop series
Explore your inner world and renew your sense of self.
Immerse yourself in guided art-making and mindfulness practices designed to renew your sense of self, uncover personal metaphors, and connect with your core values. Each session is crafted to help you break through personal barriers and embrace your true self.
Benefit from exercises that have profoundly shifted perspectives and helped many overcome personal blocks. This is not just art; it's a pathway to deep self-discovery and emotional healing.
creative renewal begins in september 2024
TUESDAY EVENINGS | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | VANCOUVER
This 12-week workshop series is split into 3 Parts to allow for scheduling flexibility.
Parts 1, 2 & 3 each explore different therapeutic themes over a 4-week span to allow for consistency in the therapeutic community.
Come for 4 weeks, 8 weeks or all 12 weeks!
PART 1: SEPT 17 - OCT 8 | PART 2: OCT 15 - NOV 5 | PART 3: NOV 12 - DEC 3
your investment
$340 for 4-weeks | $600 for 8-weeks | $780 for 12-weeks
Book a free introductory call to connect with Elspeth and learn more about how this group can benefit you.
Spaces are limited to maintain an impactful experience. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a creative journey of self-discovery and healing. Secure your spot today!
WHAT TO EXPECT
group format:
facilitators: Elspeth is your facilitator
location: the group runs in downtown Vancouver
duration: each series runs for 4 consecutive weeks and each session lasts 2 hours.
check-in: at the beginning of each session, we will check in to see how everyone is doing, and if there are any reflections to share before we begin
theme: each week focuses on a different theme to renew your connection to your inner self. Benefit from mindfulness techniques, creative visualization, and journaling that enhance your journey.
art-making: experience a vibrant, supportive studio space where your deepest discoveries come alive. No previous art experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and willingness to explore. All art materials are provided.
group sharing: connect with like-minded individuals in a nurturing environment. Share your art process, your thoughts and your stories. Though this is a therapeutic group, it is not a replacement for individual therapy.
how this is different from a studio art workshop
This group focuses on the art process, not the art product. There will be no artistic instruction. Instead participants are given prompts/suggestions and they can choose how they would like to respond. There is no wrong way to create art in this group: responses can look like scribbles, clay sculpture, a written poem, a dance and cut out images, for example.
how this is different from traditional group therapy
Traditional group therapy generally focuses on group discussion and skill-building or coaching designed to target a specific subject. While art therapy groups offer a similar community support network, discussion is not the main focus of this group. Participants are asked to work independently and focus on introspection and are then welcome to share their reflections with the group.
This group supplements, but does not replace individual therapeutic support. There may be themes that come up in the group setting that you require more support around. I am not able to diagnose, treat, or offer clinical support within this group. Please seek individual therapeutic support when needed.
policies
Registration is open to adults (18+) of all genders.
The group is limited to 6 participants to allow for deeper processing and group cohesion. We want to ensure that every participant has an opportunity to share and connect.
We are unable to issue refunds for any missed sessions. If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so within 5 days of the first session to receive a refund.