Art as Therapy Workshop
Art as Therapy workshops are a judgment-free space for connection, creativity, and community. Join us for a transformative workshop merging accessible art materials, creative intuition, and expressive writing. Immerse yourself in a unique process rooted in mindfulness and connecting with your inner wisdom to create well being. No art or writing experience needed.
Open House @ Create Balance
Join us for an Open House in collaboration with the Illinois Art Therapy Association’s social event! Come see the space at Create Balance, and connect with colleagues! Light refreshments and art making with be available. All are welcome!
Art-Based Supervision & Peer Consultation Group
Create Balance offers a weekly in-person, art-based supervision group. Supervision will meet the requirements for both the LCPC and ATR supervision.
Art as a Tool for Coping
Art can serve as a valuable resource for teens to express and process emotions. Through this 4 week group, participants will learn how to use painting, sculpting, drawing, and journaling as a tool to manage life’s stressors.
2024 Vision Board Workshop
Create a vision board to set intentions and connect with your 2024 goals in the creative, failure and judgment-free space at Create Balance. This in-person workshop includes art materials and light refreshments. No art experience is needed. Participants ages 18 and up.
Facilitated By
Erin Mooney-Simkus, Art Therapist and Margaret Engel LPC, ATR-P
2024 Vision Board Workshop for Teens
Create a vision board to set intentions and connect with your 2024 goals in the creative, failure and judgment-free space at Create Balance. This in-person workshop includes art materials and light refreshments. No art experience is needed. Participants ages 18 and up.
Facilitated By
Erin Mooney-Simkus, Art Therapist and Margaret Engel LPC, ATR-P
Art as a Tool for Coping
Art can serve as a valuable resource for teens to express and process emotions. Through this 4 week group, participants will learn how to use painting, sculpting, drawing, and journaling as a tool to manage life’s stressors.
Intro to Yoga Therapy
Create Balance is offering a virtual workshop for clinicians to learn about using yoga therapy as a supplementary treatment to support clients in managing trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, and chronic illness. The workshop will also provide tools for self-care and will be led by our yoga therapist, Christine Saari, MA, E-RYT 200, C-BDYT.