Groups are a wonderful way to receive the benefits of therapy with peers in a safe and healing environment. You may also find they are a cost-effective alternative to 1:1 therapy. A therapeutic group is formed and scheduled once I have the minimum required participants. Here are a sampling of groups I offer :
PROFESSIONALS & OTHER SERVICES
MASTERS SUPERVISION: 6 member maximum; monthly; 3 hours; on- going
Description: If you are a masters level professional using visual imagery with your clients, this group is for you. Using art to reflect on clients with fellow professionals you will gain valuable insight into the work you are doing under the supervision and guidance of a registered and board certified art therapist. This group is open and ongoing, offered the 2nd Monday of each month. An RSVP is required and more details (location) are given upon request.
INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY SESSIONS: by appointment; 1-2 hours; usually weekly
Description: For a more individual approach, please contact myself about how I can assist in addressing your individual or family need.
ADULTS/PARENTS
GOOD ENOUGH: 6-10 members; weekly; 1.5 hours; 10-week sessions
Description:
Expecting parents often prepare for the birth of their child with a
class and now there is a group that specifically addresses the
preparation for being a parent. Parents who are expecting can explore
with other expectant parents their hopes, dreams and fears in an effort
to rear with more intentionality (& grace!). Art is used for
creative vision, connecting with others, removing roadblocks, and
gaining insight. There will also be recommended reading for this group.
CALGON! (Take me away...): 6-10 members; weekly; 1.5 hours; 10 week sessions
Description:
A support group for new and seasoned parents. Members will share
experiences in their families, commiserate, and discharge in this space.
A focus on recharging one's batteries to be the kind of parent one
wishes to be will be emphasized. Art will be used to explore themes,
renew parental esteem, and discharge.
WOMEN
A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN: 4-8 members; weekly; 1.5 hours, 10-week sessions
Description:
This group is for women; plain and simple. We will address women's issues as a group, creating a safe place to bring yourself and share your wisdom and experience with others. Once begun, this is a closed group.
THERAPEUTIC DOLLMAKING:
4-6 members; weekly; 2 hours; 8 week sessions
Dolls
are typically used in the therapeutic relationship with children,
allowing them to communicate safely their experience(s) and felings as
well as develop mastery and control over a particular situation. this
group is for adults and will employ the tradition of Waldorf dollmaking,
using natural materials and simple features. This group runs for 8
weeks, meeting once per week for 2 hours. Group size is limited to 6 to
maximize the benefit for all. No sewing experience required. Connect to
yourself and others in a totally new and dynamic way through the process
of making a doll.
