Coping Creatively: SCH

This group is for adults interested in using art and creativity as coping tools for dealing
with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues.

The goals of the group are:
Play. A necessity for health and happiness.
Process. Get lost in the act of art-making, find yourself as you engage with your creativity.
Practice. Art techniques for coping with difficult emotions and life challenges.

This is a good way to get unstuck, have some fun, and connect with like-minded people in a
safe and non-judgmental space. You do not have to have any artistic skills to participate, all are
welcome.The format of the group is very relaxed, and the facilitator provides a different theme or project each session. The group is a closed group, meaning that the group is limited to registered members who are able to attend on a regular basis.

Ages 18+
Cost is $15 dollars per person/session. Art materials provided.
Online or in-person options-contact Heather heatherarttherapy@gmail.com for details
The group facilitator is Heather Hutchison, LCAT, ATR-BC
Please contact Heather to sign up at heatherarttherapy@gmail.com or (518) 348-9290. Registration requires a prior phone or in-person contact with facilitator.

***Attendees (and parents) must wear masks for all indoor classes. We will provide appropriately physically distant seating. Masks are optional for outdoor locations. Please only attend programs if you are symptom free. Please stay home if you are feeling sick. Hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol will be available at all programs, and must be used upon arrival. We will be minimizing sharing of art materials and provide individualized bins of materials at all classes. Please check in with CREATE instructor/volunteer upon arrival. We will ask attendee full name and contact ph#. This is recommended practice so if there is a case, we can alert DOH if necessary for contact tracing purposes.