Ellen C. Knecht, LCSW and Art Therapist

04/23/2026

It’s that time again! 😊🎨☕️

Come join us for another fun, relaxing and creative time together at the Art Sanctuary this Friday, 4/24 @6-8pm.
All are welcome. 😊🎨

04/22/2026

We are pleased to announce upcoming Mandated Reporter Training sessions on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, which will feature both American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters and Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI)!

April 28 | 9am-12pm

May 27 | 1pm-4pm

Click on the links in the comments below to register for one of the upcoming virtual sessions.

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These three-hour live, virtual trainings are approved by the Department of Human Services, Education, and State and meet all requirements for training on recognizing and reporting child abuse (to include Act 126 for school employees).

These trainings are also approved for continuing education credits under Act 31 (Department of State for health-related licenses) and Act 48 (Department of Education for teachers) at no cost.

04/09/2026

Come join us for another fun, relaxing and creative time together at the Art Sanctuary this Friday, 4/10 @6-8pm.
All are welcome. 😊🎨

03/24/2026

We hope you’ll join us this Friday, March 27th @6 PM at the Art Sanctuary’s Open Studio event (hosted at Heartspace). We meet on the 2nd & 4th Fridays monthly.

It’s a relaxing & fun community event where we create together. No experience necessary. And light refreshments are served. All are welcome! 😊🎨🫟🖌️☕️🧁🍿

03/12/2026

We hope you’ll join us this Friday, March 13th @6 PM at the Art Sanctuary’s Open Studio event (hosted at Heartspace). We meet on the 2nd & 4th Fridays monthly.

It’s a relaxing & fun community event where we create together. No experience necessary. And light refreshments are served. All are welcome! 😊🎨🫟🖌️☕️🧁🍿

02/26/2026

We hope you’ll join us this Friday, February 27th @6 PM at the Art Sanctuary’s Open Studio event (hosted at Heartspace). We meet on the 2nd & 4th Fridays monthly.

It’s a relaxing & fun community event where we create together. No experience necessary. And light refreshments are served. All are welcome! 😊🎨🫟🖌️☕️🧁🍿

02/10/2026

02/08/2026

We hope you’ll join us this Friday, February 13th @6 PM at the Art Sanctuary’s Open Studio event (hosted at Heartspace).

We meet on the 2nd & 4th Fridays monthly.

It’s a relaxing & fun community event where we create together.

No experience necessary. And light refreshments are served. All are welcome! 😊🎨🫟🖌️☕️🧁🍿

01/15/2026

Most parents and carers think they know what apps their children are using. Many do not.

Children and young people spend a huge part of their lives online. Messaging, gaming, live streaming, and social media are part of everyday life. Some of the most popular apps allow contact with strangers, disappearing messages, anonymous accounts, live video, and unmoderated chats. These features can make children vulnerable to grooming, sexual exploitation, bullying, pressure around appearance, and exposure to adult content.

This is not about banning phones or blaming parents. It is about understanding how these apps work and why certain features increase risk. Many children do not realise when a situation becomes unsafe. Many adults do not realise how quickly conversations can move off visible platforms and out of sight.

Online safety starts with awareness and honest conversations. When adults understand the digital spaces children are in, they are better placed to protect them, set boundaries, and respond early when something does not feel right.

Comment "APP" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

01/11/2026

Devoted, Relaxed, Grounded

01/04/2026

We look forward to creating with you in 2026! This is a great opportunity to connect & create in community with others.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

Feel free to share. 🎨🫟🖌️♥️😊