03/13/2023
Spring Group and IN-PERSON Workshops
Email: Ashley@empathicpalette.com
*Therapy groups will be billed in network with: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, United
PPO or Cigna PPO “Workshops” will be paid for out of pocket. No insurance required.
Tuesday nights 7:30-8:30pm
Virtual Eating Disorder Creative Process Group
This group helps process the experiences of those recovering from an eating disorder and struggles with body image, perfection and associated disorders.
Using thought-provoking quotes from Galia Collaborative and other sources, this group will allow each participant to process each topic through both writing and art. Artwork or writing can be shared in the group using the Art Therapy Open Studio Process as a guide.
*This group is for those currently in recovery from an eating disorder who have been in the Thursday group and/or by recommendation from their primary therapist.
Wednesdays 7-8pm
Virtual Intro to Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Group!
Inspired by the work of Steven Hayes and Russ Harris, this 6-week VIRTUAL group will cover each of the 6 core concepts in ACT. Those topics include Values, Committed Action, Self as Context, Present Moment, Defusion and Acceptance. If you struggle with using your thoughts and emotions as a compass and would like to pursue actions inline with your values, you will benefit from this group.
*Please express interest if you would like this group to be offered in-person in the future!
Wednesdays 8-9pm
Virtual ACT & Art Therapy Group!
This 6- week group is designed to compliment the Intro to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group that will run the day before this one. Group members are encouraged to attend both groups, unless they have prior knowledge of the 6 core concepts in ACT. This group will include art therapy directives that emphasize each of the topics discussed earlier that night. Directives will be based on the metaphors established in ACT.
*Please express interest if you would like this group to be offered in-person in the future!
Thursdays 7-8pm Virtual Art Therapy Group for Adults This virtual art therapy group will include ways to process difficult thoughts and feelings
and find ways to develop insight through art making. Both directives and the Open Studio Approach will be used in this group. No talent necessary! Basic art supplies recommended. This is an open, ongoing group that runs every week on Thursday evenings.
In-Person! 3hr workshop on Hope for the Flowers Art
Therapy Workshop. Saturday April 15 and/or Sunday April 16th
This workshop series was inspired by the book, Hope for the Flowers by Tina Poulus. After reading the book you may relate to three of the metaphors used in the workshops. Not only will this group help you identify your unhelpful behaviors and how to change them, it will also help the butterflies by planting Milkweed seeds with every goal you accomplish! Directives will include 2D and 3D collage and paper-making.
*No diagnosis or insurance will be used for this series. Therapist recommendation is helpful. Cost: $90 for the 3 hr series
Upcoming In-Person Art therapy or art for self-care workshops:
Be the Mountain Meditation- Metal stamping
3D Finger Labyrinth
Safe-space box collage
Self-care sensory box
Altered Books
One Day at at Time Crochet
Mandala drawing to mosaics
Meaningful Jewelry (Resin, Metal Stamping or Mosaic) Paper-making to decrease paper clutter
