Creative Wisdoms
art as a healing pathway
Creative Wellness Workshops
Lori has conducted Creative Wellness workshops for almost 20 years.
"[Lori] has an incredible ability to create a totally safe place, as well
as to empower her students. She has elicited feelings in me that seem to
bypass my rational thinking and get right to the core of my being! I found
that even though I had always feared "doing art" that my creative juices
began to flow from the moment I entered her classroom."
- Chautauqua Institution workshop participant, 2006
Wellness Goals
All Creative Wellness
Workshops are
custom-designed with specific goals in mind. There are many reasons why
someone might choose to attend a workshop or personal session, such as:
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learning to relax and handle stress
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reconnecting with nature
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discovering the artist within
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building or repairing personal & professional relationships
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working through emotional or physical wounds
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dealing with illness, grief or loss
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surviving emotional, physical or sexual abuse
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spiritual growth & support
The Integrated Wellness Model
All Creative Wellness Workshops are built upon three closely interrelated concepts, collectively known as the Integrated Wellness Model.
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Embodiment
Re-inhabiting the body, increasing our awareness of self & learning the body's language. -
Empowerment
Utilizing our creativity and intuition & integrating it with our rational thought to act in the world, make healthy decisions & create change in our lives. -
Embracement
Recognizing that we are connected to something greater than ourselves: to our community, the earth, to a Divine Spirit. Recognizing the grace and beauty that surrounds us, even in the face of adversity.
Within this model there is no specific point of enlightenment or
actualization. Rather, this ebbing and flowing process is a tool for leading
a meaningful and productive life. As the world around us constantly changes,
so do we constantly change. If we empower ourselves by actively addressing
this change and embracing it, we can create an alternative to crisis.
Workshop Activities
All workshops are custom designed to create a program that works for your group, with consideration given to setting, time frame and budgetary guidelines. Programs combine elements from these general categories:
- Lecture/information resources
- Body awareness, relaxation & stress management techniques
- Guided imagery/visualization/meditation
- Intuitive exercises
- Healing art (painting, collage, maskmaking, drawing, oil pastels, etc.)
- Nature experiences
- Healing rituals
- Creative writing
- Movement, music & sound
- Discussions/group sharing
Workshop Options
Creative Wisdoms offers several different ways to experience creative wellness in a safe, comfortable environment:
- Small Group Workshops
at your location or at Lori's workshop studio
- Large Group Workshops
such as professional development workshops and teacher inservices
Lori also offers personalized sessions for individuals. Please contact her to inquire.
Workshop Types
Creative Wisdoms offers several different types of Creative Wellness workshops, including:
- Healing art workshops
- Relaxation/stress reduction workshops
- Creative inspiration/creative thinking/teambuilding
- Women's spirituality workshops
- Healing rituals & nature-based workshops
- Art technique workshops
Please contact Lori for more information.
Workshop Prices
Since all programming is custom designed. Price is determined by length of workshop, number of participants and Lori's teaching and preparation time. Other factors such as travel expenses, space rentals, materials and advertising costs may affect the price of a workshop.
General Fee Scale: $300 half day, $550 full day
Please contact Lori for pricing information.
- Small Group Workshops
A Workshop Experience
In December of 2005, Lori was invited to Taiwan for 2 weeks to conduct several Healing Art workshops. While there she visited 3 cities and led workshops for dozens of participants, from schoolchildren to adults.
The workshops were open to anyone. However, some of the participants chose to attend in order to work through issues such as rape, domestic violence, serious illnesses, and phobias. This was truly a wonderful and enlightening experience, for Lori as well as the participants.
With this 2-day experience with Lori, I am touching my inner fear and
healing in this process. I believe I now have enough courage now to take me
over the difficulties.
-Workshop participant, Taiwan
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