Expressive Therapies Summit

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

True healing and connection happen in the daily, quiet moments all year round. As we transition out of Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s commit to keeping our conversations open, our spaces safe, and our creative toolkits full.

💬 Let’s keep the momentum going! What is one resource, tip, or self-care tool you’ve relied on recently? Share it below so our community can continue to learn and grow together.

05/29/2026

Supporting someone living with a mental health condition starts with understanding. When we learn about what our loved ones are experiencing, we can respond with deeper empathy, confidence, and care.

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens in community. Let's continue using the expressive arts to heal, connect, and remind each other: there is hope, and there is help.

05/28/2026

This , we are reflecting on a vital truth: when we focus on the person rather than a diagnosis, we create deeply supportive, life-changing conversations.

Safe, respectful communication is especially crucial during times of transition or vulnerability. For creative arts therapists, creating an environment of safety begins with the words we choose and the spaces we curate. Compassionate words signal safety when people need it most, opening the door for profound creative healing.

Let’s remember that mental health touches every single one of us. Together, we can change the narrative—one intentional conversation at a time.

05/27/2026

Supporting youth mental health is a shared responsibility. Families, educators, healthcare providers, and creative therapists all play a vital role in early identification and care.

This , we are highlighting the power of connection and creative expression in helping children and teens process complex emotions. When we give them the tools to express themselves freely, we build a foundation for lifelong healing.

How are you using expressive arts to support youth mental health this month?

05/26/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in these challenging times, finding grounding and safety is more important than ever.

As we prepare for our upcoming workshop, Cultivating Calm in Times of Unrest, we are highlighting powerful media and art therapy resources designed to help process overwhelming emotions, build resilience, and transform stress into healing.

Art and expression look different for everyone. What books, podcasts, or creative practices help you find your center when the world feels loud?

👇 Drop your favorite mental health and expressive arts resources in the comments below!

05/25/2026

We know that deep grief and military trauma don’t always fit into conventional language. For the veterans, families, and communities navigating these echoes of service, the creative arts offer a vital bridge where words alone might fall short.

We honor the fallen, support the living, and stand with the clinicians using the power of creative healing to mend the visible and invisible wounds of war. Wishing our entire community a gentle, meaningful, and restorative day.

05/23/2026

Art isn't just good for the soul—it’s biological medicine. 🎨✨

A groundbreaking new study from University College London shows that engaging with arts and culture can slow biological aging as much as physical exercise. Researchers found that both how often we engage with the arts and the variety of creative activities we choose play a massive role in our overall health and longevity.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s remember that creative expression is a vital pillar of holistic well-being. Whether it's painting, visiting a gallery, or making music, your practice is actively restoring your mind and body.

05/22/2026

The world is asking a great deal of clinicians right now.

While many trainings focus only on what you can give your clients, Cultivating Calm was designed to support both your clinical work and your own sustainability as a helping professional. More importantly, it offers something many clinicians are craving: space to truly engage, reflect, ask questions, and connect with colleagues who understand the complexity of this work.

Hands-on, experiential training for therapists, counselors, social workers, educators, and trauma professionals seeking practical tools for regulation, resilience, and restoration.

May 28–31 • Live Online (Eastern Time) • $25/hour • CE credits included