East Bay Art Therapy: Young Adult & Adult Art Therapy Groups
Young Adult Art Therapy Group! (Ages 18-26)
Now enrolling for Summer!
Young Adult Art Therapy group is for adults ages 18-26 no longer in High School. This group is for women, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans individuals. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, emotional expression, relationships, body image, identity, transitions, and managing stress and symptoms such as anxiety and depression.
This group is facilitated by Tonia Herrero, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT (she/her) (Licensed & Board Certified Art Therapist and owner of East Bay Art Therapy). Read Tonia's bio at eastbayarttherapy.com/team
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm
Summer Series: June 12th - August 14th, 2024 (10 Weeks Total)
Adult Open Studio Art Therapy Group (ages 21+)
Are you experiencing a creative block? Looking for a way to decrease stress and anxiety? Feeling isolated and looking for support in a judgment-free setting? Are you interested in getting to know yourself on a deeper level through your art?
This open studio group for adults of all genders ages 21+ and focuses on removing judgment and expectations from the art-making process, to allow for deep and authentic self-expression and reflection. It is perfect for those looking for a community, a space to create freely, and an opportunity to consider the deeper meaning of their artwork. Join us and benefit from the healing power of art-making, of letting go of expectations and perfection, and witnessing yourself and your peers create authentically.
The format of the group will be:
-Intention: we will begin with a grounding practice and set an intention for your art-making.
-Art-making: we will then move into art-making; we will use a different set of materials each week (possibilities include: acrylic paint, watercolor, clay, colored tape, oil pastels, soft pastels, markers, pencils, paper and collage).
-Witnessing: after art-making, group members will witness their own artwork by writing a letter to their artwork, or writing a stream of consciousness about their art.
-Optional Sharing: the group will then have the opportunity to read their witness, or share about their art process/experience. Other group members will be asked to refrain from responses or comments on others’ artwork and/or sharing.
-Closing: we will close with a grounding practice and revisit intentions.
Facilitated by Theresa Hong, MPS, ATR (she/her) (Registered Art Therapist) Read Theresa's bio at eastbayarttherapy.com/team
Mondays 6:30-8:00pm
Dates: Will start once full! We have a few spots left!
We also have a Healing in Healthcare Art Therapy Group for Healthcare Providers!
All Groups are in-person at our office in Oakland! (55 Santa Clara Ave, Oakland, CA 94610)
$750 for 10 weeks or $600 for 8 weeks ($75 per 90 min group) *Split up into 2 payments
Limited spots available! If your 18 yo is still in High School, we have a Teen Art Therapy Group (ages 14-18) as well!
We also have 7 Art Therapists on staff that are available to see clients ages 4 through adulthood for individual, family, and couples art therapy (in-person or virtual).
Visit our website for more info and to schedule a consultation!
Tonia [at] eastbayarttherapy.com (Tonia[at]eastbayarttherapy[dot]com)