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Flyer for an Art Therapy & Somatic Experiencing Workshop, scheduled for Saturday, February 8th, from 9 to 10:30 AM CT, led by Ellen Smithey. The event is virtual, costs $25 per person, and is open to anyone interested in using art for self-expression and connecting with their body. The flyer features watercolor paint strokes in orange, pink, and red backgrounds.

Somatic Experiencing Workshop

  • Join me, a beginner Somatic Experiencing clinician and Board Certified Art Therapist as we explore a somatic technique meant to offer a feeling of grounding and, mindfulness, and emotion regulation. As an art therapist I have combined art making with this SE technique to offer a fresh new approach to self care and coping skills.

    Any and all art materials are welcome! Check out my Goodies page Here to explore my favorite and suggested art materials.

  • -One Somatic Experiencing Coping Skill

    -One Art Therapy Directive

    -Leave the workshop feeling grounded, present, and regulated

    -Group and presenter support with your experience

Event flyer for Art Therapy Open Studio, held every Thursday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM CT, in a collaborative group setting, inviting participants to explore their own art. The flyer includes a textured, abstract background at the top, some location and event details, and a note that it is a virtual event.

Art Therapy Open Studio

  • Do you have many art ideas but you just can’t seem to carve out time for yourself to work on them? Do you hold space for many people in your life but can’t seem to find time for space to be held for you? Do you often have emotional responses to your personal artwork and are interested in a supportive guide to help you process your art? Then this group is for you!

    Join me, Board Certified Art Therapist, as I hold space for you to creative and feel in any way you need, as you need it. Check out my favorite materials list Here.

  • -One and a half hours of community art making every week, as you need

    -The opportunity to process your art work as you are making or with your final product

    -Insight and guidance into your art making should you have any questions about the materials

    -Accountability in your art making process

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