Resilience Events
Art Therapy Support Group
ZoomLearn how to use art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice alongside other survivors of sexual violence. Group members will practice how to find deeper understanding of difficult experiences, healing processes, and transitions. There is no expectation for trauma history disclosure or previous artmaking experience necessary. Group members will use art mediums of […]
Emotion Landscape Art Therapy Workshop (Virtual)
Google MeetJoin us for Emotion Landscape, a virtual art therapy workshop. Participants will use nature symbols and themes to create imagery that represents their current emotional state. The workshop will utilize artwork to practice a non-judgmental view towards emotions in order to welcome impermanence and see new possibilities for change in the future. Resilience's Art Therapy […]
Open Art Studio (In person)
Join for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop into the open studio for the full 2 hours or partial time, as their schedule allows. All materials provided, no previous experience needed. Open to survivors 18+. All genders are welcome. Facilitated by […]
Open Art Studio (In person)
Join for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop into the open studio for the full 2 hours or partial time, as their schedule allows. All materials provided, no previous experience needed. Open to survivors 18+. All genders are welcome. Facilitated by […]
Knitting and Mindfulness Art Therapy Workshop (Virtual)
Google MeetJoin us for Knitting and Mindfulness, a virtual art therapy workshop. Participants will learn how to use crafting as a mindfulness practice through guided prompts and open knitting time. Knitting involves repetitive micro-movements which elicits a sense of stillness in the mind to ease developing mindfulness skills. Participants must have beginner knitting skills to participate. […]
Open Art Studio (In person)
Join for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop into the open studio for the full 2 hours or partial time, as their schedule allows. All materials provided, no previous experience needed. Open to survivors 18+. All genders are welcome. Facilitated by […]
Open Art Studio (In person)
Join for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop into the open studio for the full 2 hours or partial time, as their schedule allows. All materials provided, no previous experience needed. Open to survivors 18+. All genders are welcome. Facilitated by […]
Garden of Life Art Therapy Workshop (Virtual)
Google MeetJoin us for Garden of Life, a virtual art therapy workshop. Participants will receive a prompt to explore their personal history across the lifespan and reflect on pleasure goals by creating an art nature-scape. The guided artwork is intended to encourage judgment-free reflection on how bodies, family, culture, and environment impact the self. Resilience's Art […]
Open Art Studio (In person)
Join for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop into the open studio for the full 2 hours or partial time, as their schedule allows. All materials provided, no previous experience needed. Open to survivors 18+. All genders are welcome. Facilitated by […]
Open Art Studio (In person)
Join for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop into the open studio for the full 2 hours or partial time, as their schedule allows. All materials provided, no previous experience needed. Open to survivors 18+. All genders are welcome. Facilitated by […]
Emotion Character Art Therapy Workshop (Virtual)
Google MeetJoin us for Emotion Character, a virtual art therapy workshop. Participants will be encouraged to use their creative thinking skills to personify an emotion of their choice in order to get to know that emotion better. The workshop will include guided art-making time followed by reflective writing prompts to deepen understanding. Resilience's Art Therapy Workshops […]
Dance Movement Workshop
Resilience Central Office 180 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesWorkshop focuses on building sensory embodiment and emotional awareness through somatic and movement therapeutic processing. This is a free workshop, open to survivors 18+ in Illinois, all genders welcome. To sign up, please reach out to Karen Schmitz at cintern3@ourresilience.org