The Recreative - online art group for moms
The Recreative is an online expressive arts group for busy moms! We meet once a week, I lead you in a creative art prompt, and we explore what comes up with a delightful community. No art skills or experience required!
Hosted by Roya Dedeaux
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fullerton, CA 92833
The Recreative is an online expressive arts group for busy moms! We meet once a week, I lead you in a creative art prompt, and we explore what comes up with a delightful community. No art skills or experience required!
New Year: New Motivation
Start off the new year with a 6 week therapist-led support group. Utilize therapeutic activities including art therapy and somatic experiences in order to get in touch with yourself and your new year goals. Dates for group are: January 6, ...
Hosted by Dr. Adare Toral
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Start off the new year with a 6 week therapist-led support group. Utilize therapeutic activities including art therapy and somatic experiences in order to get in touch with yourself and your new year goals. Dates for group are: January 6, ...
Telehealth Expressive Arts Group - The Artists Way
Do you want to connect to your more creative, authentic self? As an Art Therapist, I believe EVERYBODY is an artist. I also whole heartedly believe in the powerful healing benefits of art. Join me in this 8-week Art Group ...
Hosted by Shannon Jones Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, AT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92104
Do you want to connect to your more creative, authentic self? As an Art Therapist, I believe EVERYBODY is an artist. I also whole heartedly believe in the powerful healing benefits of art. Join me in this 8-week Art Group ...
Online Art Therapy Supervision/Consultation Group
This is a group for art therapists who are seeking supervision hours needed for ATR (Registered Art Therapist) certification, stipulated by the Art Therapy Credentialing Board (ATCB). This group is also appropriate for those who are already registered art therapists ...
Hosted by Sarah Frank Jarvis, LMFT, ATR-BC, CGP
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC, MA, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Hills, CA 91343
This is a group for art therapists who are seeking supervision hours needed for ATR (Registered Art Therapist) certification, stipulated by the Art Therapy Credentialing Board (ATCB). This group is also appropriate for those who are already registered art therapists ...
Expressive Arts Group
This workshop series provides a place for middle school aged girls to connect to their creativity, know themselves better and unwind from daily stresses of school, adolescence, and social media. This group uses various expressive arts techniques to therapeutically enhance ...
Hosted by Boe Elizabeth Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mill Valley, CA 94941
This workshop series provides a place for middle school aged girls to connect to their creativity, know themselves better and unwind from daily stresses of school, adolescence, and social media. This group uses various expressive arts techniques to therapeutically enhance ...
Back in Touch: The Art to Heart Connection ©
This is a 36 hour/12 session (bi-monthly) Professional Development group that is designed as part of a wellness program for individuals who desire a place to practice reflective listening, self care and creative mindfulness practices. Through both the psycho-educational and ...
Hosted by Peggy Alena Marie Farver
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redding, CA 96001
This is a 36 hour/12 session (bi-monthly) Professional Development group that is designed as part of a wellness program for individuals who desire a place to practice reflective listening, self care and creative mindfulness practices. Through both the psycho-educational and ...
Healing &Transformation Through the Arts
In this ongoing group, we step through the doorway into the creative process. As we work in imagery and make art together, we discover and develop links to feelings, patterns, beliefs and inner iconography. Within the safety of our group, ...
Hosted by Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94602
In this ongoing group, we step through the doorway into the creative process. As we work in imagery and make art together, we discover and develop links to feelings, patterns, beliefs and inner iconography. Within the safety of our group, ...
Parenting group - Summer
Looking for parents interested in starting a new group for collaborative discussion and peer support. Let me know your child(ren)'s age and your availability! A time to listen, learn, and voice the challenges and the highlights of being a parent ...
Hosted by Ursula Jorgensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Belmont, CA 94002
Looking for parents interested in starting a new group for collaborative discussion and peer support. Let me know your child(ren)'s age and your availability! A time to listen, learn, and voice the challenges and the highlights of being a parent ...
Self-esteem building for teen girls
Small specialized groups targeted for helping pre-teens and/or teenagers build their self esteem, learn communication techniques, and encourage self-advocacy. We work together with the horses in a beautiful outdoor setting and apply all horse interactions to real life relationship skills. ...
Hosted by Sarah Rubin, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodside, CA 94062
Small specialized groups targeted for helping pre-teens and/or teenagers build their self esteem, learn communication techniques, and encourage self-advocacy. We work together with the horses in a beautiful outdoor setting and apply all horse interactions to real life relationship skills. ...
Adolescent Creative Therapy Group
The Adolescent Creative Therapy Group is a 4 week program for kids aged 10-12 that provides a supportive environment for participants to practice mindfulness skills and coping strategies through creative expression and hands-on art projects. This program will provide a ...
Hosted by Kaylee Falcón
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90065
The Adolescent Creative Therapy Group is a 4 week program for kids aged 10-12 that provides a supportive environment for participants to practice mindfulness skills and coping strategies through creative expression and hands-on art projects. This program will provide a ...
Support for Dealing with Stress and Burnout
Held Virtually. For professional fields dealing with the pressures of long hours, constant stress, and burnout from demanding jobs. This is an Experiential, Process Group that combines meditation and art. All that's needed is a pad of paper & drawing ...
Hosted by Priya Sharma
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Held Virtually. For professional fields dealing with the pressures of long hours, constant stress, and burnout from demanding jobs. This is an Experiential, Process Group that combines meditation and art. All that's needed is a pad of paper & drawing ...
Art Therapy Happy Hour
One of the best ways to destress, connect to yourself and build better relationships with others is to slow down and set some time for to create. This group is set in a gallery and sacred indegenous space in the ...
Hosted by Berenice Vazquez Badillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92113
One of the best ways to destress, connect to yourself and build better relationships with others is to slow down and set some time for to create. This group is set in a gallery and sacred indegenous space in the ...
Teen Art Therapy Group
The Teen Art Therapy group is for girls, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans teens between the ages of 14-18. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling, and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, transitions, relationships, body ...
Hosted by East Bay Art Therapy
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
The Teen Art Therapy group is for girls, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans teens between the ages of 14-18. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling, and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, transitions, relationships, body ...
Women's Art Therapy for Stress Relief
A six week trauma-informed journey using mindfulness, somatic practices and expressive arts to tap into the body's deeper intuition. Participants will leave with tools and resources for managing stress and anxiety. No artistic experience is necessary, only an openness and ...
Hosted by Karena Slade Weil
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
A six week trauma-informed journey using mindfulness, somatic practices and expressive arts to tap into the body's deeper intuition. Participants will leave with tools and resources for managing stress and anxiety. No artistic experience is necessary, only an openness and ...
Tween and Teen Wellness Group (ages 10-16)
Group members will learn healthy coping mechanisms, communication skills, self love and personal safety techniques during this week series. We will do art therapy activities, light exercises and have group discussions. This will be a small group that meets in ...
Hosted by Sacramento Transformation Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95811
Group members will learn healthy coping mechanisms, communication skills, self love and personal safety techniques during this week series. We will do art therapy activities, light exercises and have group discussions. This will be a small group that meets in ...
Teen Art Therapy Group using Mandalas
Teen art therapy group using positive psychology values in action character traits which we identify and represent visually in mandala format. involves creating art and processing in group. typically meets for 8-10 weeks.
Hosted by Faith Matter-Kratzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dixon, CA 95620
Teen art therapy group using positive psychology values in action character traits which we identify and represent visually in mandala format. involves creating art and processing in group. typically meets for 8-10 weeks.
Together2
This teen art-infused group is intended to be small, where I've allowed clients to select the issues they want to deal with (social media pressure, bullying from classmates, friends, adults, handling divorce and spread between 2 households, sexuality). This group ...
Hosted by Laurie Beth Richardson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
This teen art-infused group is intended to be small, where I've allowed clients to select the issues they want to deal with (social media pressure, bullying from classmates, friends, adults, handling divorce and spread between 2 households, sexuality). This group ...
Being With Bodies in Pain
An integrative support group for women and gender expansive folks to process the lived experience of being in a body with pain. Through psychotherapy, art therapy, yoga therapy and other valuable mind/body techniques, participants will learn valuable tools to utilize ...
Hosted by Zara Drapkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
An integrative support group for women and gender expansive folks to process the lived experience of being in a body with pain. Through psychotherapy, art therapy, yoga therapy and other valuable mind/body techniques, participants will learn valuable tools to utilize ...
Teen Girls Depression Support Group (15-18 Yrs.)
This is a group for teen girls who are looking for support from other teen girls dealing with Depression. Girls today have many pressures that may negatively impact their self-esteem, body-image, sexuality and sexual identities, peer relationships, school performance and ...
Hosted by Wendy De Augustine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
This is a group for teen girls who are looking for support from other teen girls dealing with Depression. Girls today have many pressures that may negatively impact their self-esteem, body-image, sexuality and sexual identities, peer relationships, school performance and ...
[Past Group] Art Therapy for Anxiety (Teens 13-15)
In this 8 week group, sessions are focused on learning coping skills and managing anxiety through art. Each session builds upon the last and includes psychoeducation on the cycle of anxiety, learning how to disrupt this cycle, gaining awareness of ...
Hosted by Coral Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Solvang, CA 93463
In this 8 week group, sessions are focused on learning coping skills and managing anxiety through art. Each session builds upon the last and includes psychoeducation on the cycle of anxiety, learning how to disrupt this cycle, gaining awareness of ...
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Art Therapy Support Groups
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.