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restART studio is a nonprofit that is transforming the lives of disadvantaged youth through the power of art therapy.

09/18/2025

🌊 Art Prompt: “Waves of Emotion”

Materials Needed:
📝 Paper
🎨 Watercolors, crayons, or markers
💧 A cup of water & brush (if using paints)

Steps:
🌬 Check In
Close your eyes and notice what emotions you’ve been carrying today, whether it feels big or small.

👁 Visualize
Imagine each emotion as a wave in the ocean. Some may be calm ripples, others stormy waves.

🖍️ Create
On your paper, use colors, lines, and shapes to show your “waves of emotion.”
Think of the different emotions you've felt today - what color, size, and shape would each be?

Reflection Question:
👉 Looking at your ocean, how are you navigating your emotions right now?
What would help you ride the waves with more steadiness?

Supportive Symbolism (optional): After reflecting, add in symbols of support, like a life raft, anchor, lighthouse, or boat, to show what could help you feel steadier or more supported in your emotional ocean.

09/12/2025

🎨✨ Tomorrow’s the night (9/13)! Join us at the ArtWalk from 4–8pm on Main Street in Longmont!

🌟 We’re unveiling a brand-new collaborative mural canvas. Come add your own brushstroke and creativity to this growing community masterpiece!

💙 You’ll find the restART studio booth on Main between 6th & Longspeak!
While you’re there, learn about art therapy and the ways we support youth through creativity, healing, and connection.

🖌️ Everyone is welcome to come paint! No art experience needed, just bring your imagination!

📍 Downtown Longmont | Main St. | 4–8pm

Let’s paint something beautiful together! 💫

09/10/2025

💜🕊️ September is Su***de Prevention Month, and September 10 is World Su***de Prevention Day.

It’s a time to honor the lives we’ve lost and to renew our commitment to supporting youth mental health through creativity and connection.

At restART studio, art therapy offers a vital outlet for self-expression, emotional healing, and building resilience. 🌱

🤝 How to Help:
A simple act like starting a conversation and really listening can save lives. You can help young minds feel heard and seen.
🔎 Recognize the Warning Signs: Notice things like isolation, mood swings, withdrawal, or talking about feeling hopeless; these are red flags that someone may be struggling.
💬 Speak Up, Reach Out: Asking “Are you okay?” isn’t harmful; it could be a lifeline. One caring conversation can be the turning point.
📞 Share Crisis Resources:

Call, text, or chat 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (24/7).

Text “NAMI” to 62640 or call the NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-NAMI (6264) for information, referrals, and peer support.

Today, and all month long, let’s break the silence. Share your stories, encourage open dialogue, and help us ensure no youth has to face their pain alone. Together, creativity can become a beacon of hope.💜

***dePreventionMonth ***dePreventionDay

09/05/2025

🌍✨ Today is International Charity Day! ✨🌍

At restART Studio, we believe every young person deserves access to creative tools that support their mental health and healing journey. 🖌

🎨 By donating art supplies through our Amazon Wishlist, you are directly helping underserved youth access art therapy. Help us give at-risk youth a safe, empowering space where they can express themselves, build coping skills, and feel truly seen.

💙 Your donation helps:
- Provide access to mental health care for youth who otherwise may not receive it
- Ensure every participant has the materials they need to fully participate in art therapy sessions
- Support healing, resilience, and creativity in our community’s most vulnerable youth

Every marker, paintbrush, and canvas makes a difference. 🖍️🖌️
Together, we can break down barriers and bring art, and hope, into the hands of young people who need it most.

👉 Shop our Amazon Wishlist here: www.a.co/ea3KR2R
💜 Thank you for standing with us this International Charity Day.

08/30/2025

At-Home Art Therapy Prompt: “Worry Stones”
A small, creative reminder that you don’t have to carry everything on your own.

Materials Needed:
🪨A smooth stone (or any small object you can hold in your hand)
🖌️Paint, markers, or nail polish
💅Optional: Mod Podge or clear coat to seal

Steps:
1). Hold the stone in your hand and take a few deep breaths. Imagine it holding your worries for you.
2). Use paint or markers to decorate the stone with colors, patterns, or words that bring you comfort.
3). Let it dry fully. Add a clear coat if you'd like.
4). Keep your worry stone in your pocket, bag, or near your bed. Hold it whenever you want to release stress or feel grounded.

Reflective Questions:
- What feelings came up as you decorated your stone?
- Does the stone feel different now that it has your artwork on it?
0 How might carrying or using this stone help you when you feel anxious or overwhelmed?

08/09/2025

We had so much fun watching this community canvas come to life at the last Downtown Longmont Art & Music Series! 🎨✨

Join us this Saturday for the final event of the summer, featuring live music, food trucks, local art vendors, and a brand new canvas for you to help paint! Stop by our booth and add your creative touch.

🗓️ TOMORROW - Saturday, August 9
🕓 4:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 4th & Kimbark, Downtown Longmont

Let’s make this last one the most colorful yet! 💫

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08/06/2025

🖤Black Out Poetry 📓
Turn a page of text into a powerful piece of art. Circle the words that speak to you, blackout the rest, and discover the hidden poem waiting to be found.
📝No rules… just intuition, creativity, and expression.

07/30/2025

🎨 What is Art Therapy? 🧠💛

Art therapy is a form of mental health support that uses creative expression, like painting, drawing, collage, or sculpture, to help people explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. You don’t need to be an artist or have any art experience to benefit!

🧍‍👨‍👩‍👧 Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, art therapy can be for you.

✨ It can help with:
- Reducing stress & anxiety
- Processing trauma or life changes
- Building self-esteem
- Expressing emotions that are hard to put into words

👩‍🎨 In a session, a trained art therapist will guide you through creative activities and reflections tailored to your needs. You’ll make art in a safe, non-judgmental space where healing and growth can happen through the creative process.

Art therapy is about expression, not perfection. 💫

07/22/2025

These words from one of our youth clients say it all. 💛 Art therapy creates a space where people can feel safe, seen, and supported as they explore their emotions and grow into their strengths.

07/09/2025

📸 Art Therapy Prompt: Photograph How You're Feeling Today

Inspired by our recent blog post - "Worth a Thousand Words: 4 Ways to Begin your Self-Discovery journey through Photography" -

Today’s creative invitation is to go outside (or look around your home) and snap a photo that represents how you feel—no filters, no pressure, just pure expression.

Maybe your mood is a bubbling creek, a cloudy sky, a withered leaf, or a sunlit window. You don’t need to be in the photo. Let the world around you reflect your inner landscape. 🌿☁️🌞

Let your camera become your voice.

Read our Photo Therapy blog on our website! www.restartstudio.org/post/worth-a-thousand-words

✨ Share your photo in the comments or tag us—we’d love to witness your world!

07/02/2025

🎉🎨 Happy 4th Birthday to restART studio! 🎂✨

Four years of providing healing, hope, and creativity through art therapy to underserved youth — and we're just getting started. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey. We’re so excited for what year FIVE will bring! 💛🖌️

06/20/2025

✨📷 New Blog Post Alert! ✨📷
Curious about how photography can be a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery?

Check out our latest blog: “Worth a Thousand Words: 4 Ways to Begin Your Self-Discovery Journey Through Photography”

From shadow play to personal storytelling, these creative photo prompts are perfect for anyone wanting to reflect, explore, and express themselves—no fancy camera required!

🔗 Read it here: https://www.restartstudio.org/post/worth-a-thousand-words

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