FAQ

YES! I have worked with folks who are bed bound, have poor vision, dementia, and limited mobility for almost 20 years. The important thing is that they want to engage and are willing to accept some help.

YES ABSOLUTELY - There is no bad weather just bad clothing. The changing weather offers a bundle of metaphors to help us refocus on what we need to see, hear, learn to move through the difficulties we're dealing with. The brisk winter air with ice forming on branches can be just an invigorating as the spring flowers are a joy to witness. Every season has its lesson to give.

YES, you decide which format works for you, and if it's pouring rain we'll meet virtually. If you mostly want to meet at home, but it's a beautiful day and want to walk around your neighborhood or meet somewhere in the local park we can do that!

Depends on the person and their goals. Sometimes we talk the entire session, sometimes we're involved with drawing or painting materials to have fun or explore difficult emotions, sometimes we're in the thick of a legacy project like writing a memoir, sometimes we're playing and exploring new materials/ natural surroundings. The session can be what you need it to be.

Yes. Family sessions can be a wonderful way to reconnect when children/grandchildren visit from out of town to create legacy works/ memorable art interactions where each family member can take something meaningful and concrete home from the interaction. If there is a large family coming (more than 4 people) the family may be asked to help cover the additional cost of supplies (think additional canvases/paints, hand mold materials, or fingerprint keychain/necklaces). These sessions can happen on occasion or could be something the family decides to engage in semi-regularly to connect and have fun together! Think about it like those painting parties but coming to you!

The majority of the art materials are provided as a part of the service. If the on-going art project or legacy project requires more than average material cost, the family may be asked to contribute to the cost of materials.

This, again, depends on the person and their goals/needs. If you're managing a life transition I recommend consistency and will try to find the same day and time we can meet every week or two. For elders who want to engage in a meaningful therapeutic arts or legacy project or who have cognitive decline, I recommend meeting weekly for the first few weeks and then moving to biweekly, so that they can continue to feel supported and connected to the therapeutic arts or legacy project. For caregivers/kin of elders biweekly or monthly sessions can often be enough to meet therapeutic goals, but weekly is an option if you're in the thick of grief or isolation and looking to find new ways to cope.

I have a Masters degree in art therapy and two decades of experience using art therapy to help people manage the difficult times in life. I work from a humanistic/ strength based standpoint incorporating my EMDR (almost certified), IFS informed, somatic practices, ecotherapy, emotionally focused therapy, mindfulness, as well as a variety of other interventions specialized to each client. I'm always learning more to provide the best care I can and look forward to learning more alongside you about what YOU need!

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