An Artful Path to Holistic Wellness

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Fundamentals of Therapeutic Art Making Online Training

Gain practical tools and theoretical knowledge to confidently integrate therapeutic art making into your personal or professional practice.

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Private Creative Wellness Sessions for Women

Personalized one-on-one sessions blending art therapy techniques, somatic practices, and verbal processing to meet your unique needs—supporting emotional exploration, stress reduction, greater self-awareness, and meaningful personal growth.

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InHerArt Creative Wellness Collective

A nurturing space for self-discovery, stress relief, and connecting with your community through creative expression. Every Tuesday night from 6-7:45pm ET.

Welcome!

I’m an art therapist with over a decade of experience, Latin dance enthusiast, and nature lover here to help you discover a deeper love and understanding of yourself through the transformative powers of creative expression.

My approach combines art therapy, mindfulness, earth wisdom, and somatic mind-body techniques. No prior artistic experience is needed—I’ll be with you every step of the way. Together, we’ll begin to uncover and release inner limitations, allowing you to live a more authentic and meaningful life.

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upcoming retreats

upcoming retreats

Flyer for 'Fundamentals of Therapeutic Art Making Training Retreat Style' includes images of hands with various paintings on a wooden table. The event is from Sept 5-7, 2025, in Marshall, NC. More details at elladufrene.com.

Fundamentals of Therapeutic Art Making Retreat

Marshall, NC

Flyer for "The Remembering Retreat: Reawakening Your Creative Spirit." Image of a woman dancing in nature, event dates September 19-22, 2025, located at Hostel in the Forest, Brunswick, GA. Includes retreat description and a portrait of art therapist Ella Dufrene. Website mentioned for more info: elladufrene.com/remembering.

The Remembering Retreat

Hostel in the Forest
Brunswick, GA