November 20, 2026, 9-11am CT
Art has accompanied humanity since ancient times and offers a form of expression that can communicate experiences beyond words. This workshop explores the unique properties of visual language and how the creative process can open new pathways for reflection, expression, and understanding.
Through discussion of underlying principles of art as a personal, therapeutic tool and hands-on exercises, participants will experience the creative process directly and explore how we relate to emotions, challenges, and life experiences.
Workshop topics include:
Art as visual language: symbols, metaphors, imagination, and expression beyond words
The creative process: how our ways of creating can reflect how we approach life and problems
Transformation through collage: experiencing how an image can be deconstructed and transformed into something new
Creativity and meaning-making: moving from searching for meaning to creating meaning
Art, emotion, and resilience: exploring how artistic expression can activate new possibilities for thinking and action
The workshop is grounded in the idea that a work of art is more than the sum of its parts. Similarly, the creative process can help us discover new perspectives on ourselves, our experiences, and the ways we engage with life.
Mental Health Professionals and Community Members who are interested in using creativity for self-development are welcome to attend.
No previous art experience is required. The emphasis is on the creative process and personal experience, not artistic skill or aesthetic outcome.
Materials: Just bring blank paper, glue, and your choice of painting or drawing materials (colored pencils, pastels, crayons, or paints) as well as writing materials.
Registration Fees:
$45 - Professional Rate (2 CEUs)
$30 - Standard Community Rate
$15 - Supportive Community Rate
Steven Frazier, DAT, is a psychotherapist and Dr. in Art Therapy with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and communities in a variety of settings. His approach is collaborative, relational, and trauma-informed, incorporating creativity and art as pathways for exploration, expression, and meaning-making.
Steven has developed and presented workshops on art therapy, creativity, mental health, and personal development for people interested in exploring the creative process as a way to better understand themselves and their lives, as well as a vehicle for change, including mental health professionals and community leaders.
November 20, 2026, 9-11am CT
Art has accompanied humanity since ancient times and offers a form of expression that can communicate experiences beyond words. This workshop explores the unique properties of visual language and how the creative process can open new pathways for reflection, expression, and understanding.
Through discussion of underlying principles of art as a personal, therapeutic tool and hands-on exercises, participants will experience the creative process directly and explore how we relate to emotions, challenges, and life experiences.
Workshop topics include:
Art as visual language: symbols, metaphors, imagination, and expression beyond words
The creative process: how our ways of creating can reflect how we approach life and problems
Transformation through collage: experiencing how an image can be deconstructed and transformed into something new
Creativity and meaning-making: moving from searching for meaning to creating meaning
Art, emotion, and resilience: exploring how artistic expression can activate new possibilities for thinking and action
The workshop is grounded in the idea that a work of art is more than the sum of its parts. Similarly, the creative process can help us discover new perspectives on ourselves, our experiences, and the ways we engage with life.
Mental Health Professionals and Community Members who are interested in using creativity for self-development are welcome to attend.
No previous art experience is required. The emphasis is on the creative process and personal experience, not artistic skill or aesthetic outcome.
Materials: Just bring blank paper, glue, and your choice of painting or drawing materials (colored pencils, pastels, crayons, or paints) as well as writing materials.
Registration Fees:
$45 - Professional Rate (2 CEUs)
$30 - Standard Community Rate
$15 - Supportive Community Rate
Steven Frazier, DAT, is a psychotherapist and Dr. in Art Therapy with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and communities in a variety of settings. His approach is collaborative, relational, and trauma-informed, incorporating creativity and art as pathways for exploration, expression, and meaning-making.
Steven has developed and presented workshops on art therapy, creativity, mental health, and personal development for people interested in exploring the creative process as a way to better understand themselves and their lives, as well as a vehicle for change, including mental health professionals and community leaders.
