Creative Hearts

Using play to build connections

Thursday, April 14 - Thursday, May 19

The mission of our Creative Hearts Group is to offer opportunities for children, adolescents, and teens to grow as the beautiful humans that they are, in a manner that feels good in their system (body, mind, & soul) through the use of an experiential group environment designed to support their individuality. 

Our groups will explore a variety of experiential materials, processes, and topics in order to provide accessibility to each participant. Participants are encouraged to discover a range of personal benefits of the groups through empowering each individual to choose what suits them. Within the group format, individuals can experience a sense of connection with their peers and celebrate one another as they are.  

All children are welcome to join. We ask that children with higher needs that require 1:1 have parental support throughout the sessions to facilitate the maximum amount of engagement among the group members and activities.

Benefits of Group Engagement

  • Facilitates social learning in a supportive environment through cooperation and communication.

  • Individuals with similar experiences can provide support to each other through listening and sharing strategies to help with challenges.

  • Individuals can feel empowered by their success in developing interpersonal skills within the group.

  • Group work can provide an overall sense of community and reduce feelings of isolation.

Structure: This will be offered as a closed group. Each group will meet for one 45-minute session each week, for a 6-week period.

(A closed group with all new members that remain together until the group is terminated.)

Group B

Thursdays:6-6:45 (Ages13-15)

Jessi Salgado, M.S. Art Therapy Intern (Co-facilitator)

Kaetlyn Taylor (Co-facilitator)

Week One (April 14): Introductions- Game Day!

Week Two (April 21): Superheroes capes

Week Three (April 28): No-bake dessert or snack.

Week Four (May 5): Nature walk

Week Five (May 12): Prep-Canvas Mural (planning phase)

Week Six (May 19): Canvas Mural (Finish/closeout)

Cost: $270 for six-week series | $45 per session, scholarships are available. (Please email info@creativeforcestherapy.com for more information).

CLTS: Empowerment and Self Determination