Workshop / Retreats Description
Discover What Awaits You at My Art Therapy Retreats
My programs weave together psychology, creativity, and Art Therapy. I believe deeply in the connection between creativity and mental health, and I’ve seen how retreats and workshops provide the perfect environment to slow down, reconnect, and listen inward. With a focus on community, art, and rejuvenation. My programs can be tailored to half day, full day, a multi-day retreat, or a weekly group for continued growth and connection. The workshops are designed for adults (20 years old and above) of all backgrounds — whether someone is an experienced artist or has never thought of themselves as creative. This keeps the experience inclusive, welcoming, and non-intimidating. Sessions may include drawing, painting, collage, poetry, journaling, movement, and meaningful group discussions that encourage both self-reflection and connection with others.
My Mission
I believe that when we use creativity and self-exploration to get to know ourselves better, we’re able to show up with more strength, compassion, and gratitude—for the people in our lives and for the planet we share. My work as an Art Therapist for the past 35 years is grounded in the belief that personal healing and self-discovery are catalysts for broader societal transformation—an intention that aligns fully with Kripalu’s purpose. My retreats integrate breathwork, meditation, guided visualization, and creative practices such as drawing, painting, writing, poetry, movement, and collage. We also center self-care through time in nature, community connection, and healthy eating. Together, these elements create an inclusive, trauma-informed, and social justice-informed space where participants feel safe to explore, heal, and grow. I have a vision of well-being, justice, and peace as lived realities, not distant ideals. This commitment extends beyond my work into my daily life—I live with intention in every choice I make, from the community I cultivate, to driving an electric car, tending my home vegetable garden, and composting to care for the earth. My programs reflect this same intentionality, offering participants tools for living in harmony with themselves, each other, and the planet.
The attendees at my retreats span a wide age range—from their 20s to their 70s—representing all genders, professions, and geographic backgrounds. Participants have traveled from across the U.S. and beyond, all sharing a readiness to look deeply within, challenge the narratives they’ve been telling themselves, and break free from feeling stuck. These retreats have been intentionally inclusive and non-intimidating, welcoming both seasoned artists and those who had never considered themselves creative. Together, we’ve explored drawing, painting, writing, movement, poetry, collage, and group discussions. The combination of creative practices and deep, meaningful conversations has helped participants discover new layers of self-awareness, strengthen their connection to others, and leave with renewed clarity and inspiration.
Is This Retreat Right for You?
Merging art and psychology for personal growth and change
Social Justice and Trauma Informed
Over the past 35 years as a practicing Art Therapist, I have cultivated a deep ability to hold spaces that are both trauma-informed and rooted in social justice values.Over the past 35 years as a practicing Art Therapist, I have cultivated a deep ability to hold spaces that are both trauma-informed and rooted in social justice values. I have worked with individuals and groups across diverse communities, listening closely to the spoken and unspoken narratives that emerge through the creative process. I approach each person with an understanding of the complex ways trauma shapes the nervous system, relationships, and self-expression. I prioritize safety, choice, and empowerment, creating an environment where people can explore at their own pace. As a Jewish bisexual woman over 50 who has lived and worked in every region of the United States, I bring both personal and professional understanding to the necessity to provide a safe space while allowing for diversity and individual voices to be heard. My own identity has deepened my empathy for those whose lives are shaped by marginalization and resilience. I understand the ways cultural identity, sexuality, religion, and systemic inequities can intersect with mental health, and I create spaces where people’s full selves are welcomed and honored. Whether in clinical, community, or retreat settings, I integrate both of these lenses so participants feel seen, respected, and supported—not only in their healing, but also in reclaiming their own narratives.