Online Women’s Art Therapy Group
for Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Every Tuesday 6-7:30PM PST | 7-8:30PM MST
10 week program on Zoom
New group starts May 2nd - July 11th, 2023
Practice letting go of the harsh inner-critic through creative self-expression in a supportive group setting, from the comfort of your home.
Each of us has a wounded inner child inside. Menacing memories we carry with us and in our bodies throughout our lives. These memories become beliefs, our beliefs become our stories, and our stories become our reality.
The uncomfortable truth is, this shadow, the part of ourselves we try to hide and are ashamed of, is a part of our inner child that wants to be seen, loved, and validated - it doesn’t go away.
That’s why understanding the difference between the truth and “fake news” in your head is essential.
When unaware of those abandoned aspects of ourselves, we tend to experience victimization, imposter syndrome, jealousy, hatred, and harsh judgments toward ourselves and others. As a result, we can develop addictions and self-sabotaging behaviors where we push away the very things we so desperately want and love.
These stories can keep us stuck and prevent us from connecting with others and being in the full expression of who we really are.
The good news is that with the right amount of awareness and understanding of the self, those voices hold less control over you or your behaviors; they can actually become your greatest teachers.
When you join this online group, you will begin your journey into deep shadow and inner-child work. Together, through the process of art therapy, I will teach you how to befriend those voices so they can gain a more profound love and understanding of yourself.
Group members report feeling more self-aware, patient, vulnerable and accepting of themselves and the world around them.
In this group, you will…
Discover, examine and reflect on existing stories and narratives that are no longer working for you so you can begin to release them and be in the full expression of your authentic self.
Dive deep into inner-child and shadow work, allowing those aspects of yourself to be seen, loved, understood and validated.
Practice letting go of limiting beliefs and self-doubt with the non-judgmental support of facilitator and peers.
Gain tools to cultivate a mindset of calm, acceptance of what is, and being fully present in the here and now to help you move through everyday challenges with more ease, patience, and self-awareness.
Learn to cultivate more compassion toward yourself and others.
Required Materials & Skill
Participating in this art therapy group requires no formal artistic skills or training. It is designed to be simple and accessible.
FAQ
Where and when do sessions take place?
Sessions take place every Tuesday night from 4-5:30pm EST and 1-2:30 PST on Zoom.
What is the cost?
The total cost is a one-time payment of $375 for 10 sessions ($37.50 per session).
Commitment:
Personal and collective growth requires commitment, therefore, participants are required to commit to the 10 weeks of sessions upon signing up to ensure maximum benefits.
How many participants are in the group?
This is an intimate group setting. There are only 6 spots available.
Cancellation Policy
Missed or cancelled sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable.
How do I sign up?
Schedule a 15 minute introductory phone call to meet & determine if this group is right for you.
Fill out consent forms sent to you after intro call.
Make your payment. Payment options will be emailed to you.
New group starts April 18th through June 20th, 2023
Testimonials
Banksy says: Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable. Ella embodies this quote. She guided me through my discomfort with compassion, non judgement and curiosity. As a therapist I know the greatest learning happens at the edge of discomfort but when it comes to creating art my inner critic is loud and judgy. With Ella's gentle and direct facilitation and encouraging the group to support each other, that voice dimmed and she gave us permission to play and experiment with ease.
-Inez
Ella’s group was a restorative space for me every week. I got to slow down and open up with others as well as open up with myself. I loved the meditations before starting our art and I enjoyed all of the art that was created each session! We all need time to check in with ourselves, relax and let our creativity flow and that is the space Ella is providing!
— Candis
Meet Your Facilitator
Ella Raphëlle Dufrene is a French-Haitian-American visual artist and art therapist. Ella believes that art is our most primitive style of communication and expression, dating back to our earliest forms of art making in prehistoric cave paintings. Driven by the instinctual knowledge of the innate and powerful healing powers of art, Ella received her Masters in Art Therapy & Creativity Development from the Pratt Institute in 2015.
Deeply connected to the restorative flow and wisdom fostered by Mother Earth, Ella began exploring eco-art therapy techniques, and moving toward an ecological artistic context that emphasizes ritual, ceremony and connection to our Mother Earth. This led her to facilitate her first Eco-Art Therapy Retreat in 2016 in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia.
Currently, Ella is based out of Asheville, NC where she works as an art therapist in private practice. She has experience working with people on the autism spectrum, at risk youth, children and adults with special needs and developmental delays, drug/alcohol addiction, psychiatric rehabilitation, eating disorders, as well as adults and children in both individual and group settings. She is a former mentor at Guitars Over Guns and continues to volunteer on her spare time. Ella emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness and utilizes a playful ‘person first’ approach to therapy.
Ella has worked with people who felt disconnected from their happiness and uninspired by the pressures of life. Through the magic and science of art therapy, she’s seen them transform into happier, more curious, more satisfied versions of themselves.
All of those that know and work with Ella can feel her passion for the healing properties of nature, art, travel and movement. She approaches her day to day and work-life with a zest for life, a youthful spirit and a contagiously open mind.
Ella has been featured in exhibitions in Miami’s Wynwood Art District during Art Basel and in galleries including Jakmel Art Gallery, Performing Art Exchange (PAX), GAB Studios, Art Miami, and Arteamericas. Her art is currently featured at Sculpted Studios in Miami, Fl.