Virtual Art Therapy Group

Creativity, Coping, Connecting

Virtual art therapy group to cope through the gray months


Interested In Registering?

Registration is now open! For more information or to sign up, please call us at (360) 281-6824.

This group is perfect for anyone who struggles with managing anxiety, stress, or depression during the fall and winter months, especially those dealing with seasonal depression or end-of-year holiday stress. Whether you find these months emotionally overwhelming or simply want to develop better coping skills, this group provides a safe and supportive space for you.

In this non-judgmental environment, you’ll engage with your creativity and explore new coping methods. We’ll establish group practices that promote safety and openness, not only as we create, but also as we share and reflect together. You’ll have the opportunity to safely engage in creative practices that build both internal and external connections. Additionally, the group will focus on how to use these creative skills as healthy, constructive ways to manage stress and emotions. We’ll also explore how stress can lead to disconnection, the impact of that disconnection, and the importance of reconnecting to achieve better mental health outcomes.

Over the 6-week series, you’ll develop new coping mechanisms and emotional tools to use throughout the year, all while connecting with yourself and others through creative expression. This group welcomes individuals of all skill levels—whether you’re an experienced artist or have never picked up a paintbrush, the creative process will benefit everyone.

Our approach includes a variety of therapy techniques such as Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Bilateral Stimulation. This combination of methods is designed to help you find new ways to manage stress, anxiety, and seasonal depression healthily and productively. We look forward to supporting you on this journey!

Frequently Asked Questions

Each group will cost $50. We will not be able to take insurance for the group.
Fees will be collected in two installments, with the exception of the final group, which is option and open.

 

The first payment is at the start of the group and the second is halfway through.

This group is for adults 20+ of all genders who want creative support for managing seasonal anxiety, stress, or depression.

This 6-week art therapy group will be held via Zoom (HIPAA-compliant) on Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The group will run through mid-December, providing structure and support leading into the winter holidays.

Group members will engage safely with creative practices to foster both internal and external connections.

Group members will expand their understanding of their creative abilities and learn to use these skills as healthy, constructive coping mechanisms.

Group members will explore how stress causes the brain to disconnect and will discuss the impact of this disconnection on mental health.

Group members will focus on incorporating connective practices to achieve better mental health outcomes.

Lauren Salerno Professional Counseling Photo

Lauren Salerno is an Art Therapist and artist living in Portland, Oregon. She was introduced to Art Therapy while working as a teaching artist for Free Arts in Arizona.

She is passionate about the importance of creativity and self-expression, not only as a human condition but as a primal and necessary coping mechanism. With safety and intention, everyone can access this ability and engage with their inner creativity. Creative expression is not only good for the brain, but it is also great for supporting inner healing, building self-esteem, processing emotions, integrating trauma, and more.