“Creative Expressions: the Healing Circle” is a free art therapy group in Monterey, California for survivors of domestic violence. The group is open to anyone and meets every Wednesday at 7pm at the YWCA Counseling Center. It’s a supportive and therapeutic environment to create art with an art therapy counselor.
Where: YWCA Counseling Center, 457 Webster St. Monterey, CA 93940
When: Wednesdays at 7pm
Contact: Lara Lawrence at 655-9224 ext. 304
About the Art Therapy Group in Monterey, CA
Creative Expressions: A Healing Circle group will focus on art as a method of healing from trauma caused by domestic violence. This group will encourage self-expression, self-reflection, empowerment, integration, self-esteem, and exploring life’s goals. We will provide materials for projects such as drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and poetry. Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects and journeys among supportive peers, gaining encouragement, and a feeling of safety. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to speak out against domestic violence by displaying artwork during CSUMB’s Domestic Violence Awareness week in October.
Poetry is what helped me heal from a past abusive relationship. I am happy to see there are groups out there for others. In my area there is not such a group, hopefully someday that will change.