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Collage Collective Project
The Collage Collective project (CCP) is a virtual project envisioned by an art therapist. Our community is dedicated to exploring innovative approaches to care, inspiring social action, and advocating for mental health, anti-oppression practices, and social justice. Our community is dedicated to exploring innovative approaches to care, encouraging social action, and advocating for mental health, anti-oppression practices, and social justice.
At CCP, we ask questions like:
– Can mental health professionals extend their impact beyond one-on-one sessions and connect with their communities through their unique identities and interests?
– How can we authentically engage with our communities while staying true to our values and livelihood?
– How can we effectively use our identities, experiences and trainings to serve our communities while prioritizing our well-being and theirs?
Our vision is to reshape our practice to align with our values and lifestyles. Our dream is to foster a global community centered around arts and creativity, and CCP brings that dream to life.
Join us to receive a free collage packet and a quarterly newsletter filled with valuable content, insightful teachings, thought-provoking articles, research findings, occasional book reviews, and other enriching resources. You can also expect personalized art directives tailored to your interests and needs. If this resonates with you, request your collage pouches below, share your creations on social media, and tag us as we work towards achieving our ambitious dreams together.
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Personal Artwork
My background is quite eclectic. Initially, I got a degree in theater, focusing on playwriting. However, when life got challenging, I sensed a calling to become a therapist and support others as my mentors had done for me. This led me to train as a creative arts therapist, learning various creative expressions and modalities, from painting to movement.
As a kid, I watched my aunt create magic with clay and sculpture. If not the genes, I definitely got the bug! I, too, fell in love with clay and pottery. I even embarked on a six-month wood-firing ceramic residency in the mountains—a story for another time!
I later returned to the theater arts and became a drama therapist. I’m a novice student learning traditional Iranian music.
My current fascination is with collage-making, which I believe will enhance the imagery in my stories. So, would you describe me as hectic or eclectic?
Art Therapy Clinical Artwork
Art therapy offers a transformative path to healing and self–discovery. Beyond its therapeutic benefits, engaging in creative expression fosters the development of one’s unique artistic voice.
It provides a safe space to explore emotions, reduce stress, and build resilience. Through art, individuals can tap into their creativity, gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and finding innovative solutions to life’s challenges.
Whether you’re seeking emotional healing or simply looking to nurture your creativity, art therapy is a powerful tool that unlocks the full potential of your imagination.
