Healing and Expressive Arts

Creative Healing for Every Body and Mind

Our Healing and Expressive Arts programs integrate trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and art-making to support emotional wellness, self-expression, and resilience. Through workshops designed for both youth and adults, we create welcoming, inclusive spaces where creativity becomes a powerful tool for healing.

Whether in classrooms or community settings, our programming offers consistent, supportive experiences that meet participants where they are—helping them process, reflect, and reconnect through art.

What We Offer

  • Youth Programming

    In partnership with schools across Worcester County, our Mindfulness & Art Workshops bring social-emotional learning, creative expression, and mindfulness directly into the classroom. Rooted in the CASEL SEL framework, these semester long bi-weekly, 1-hour sessions use creative play to help students build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy social skills.

    Schedule Your Classroom Workshop

  • Adult Programming (18+)

    These free workshops are open to adults of all backgrounds and focus on creating a welcoming space to relax, reconnect, and use creativity as a path to healing. Our next 4-week Mindfulness & Art Workshop series starts this June—now offered in both English and Spanish! Each session builds on the last, giving you easy, practical tools to bring more mindfulness and creativity into your daily life.

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Why It Matters

Mindfulness and creative expression are powerful tools for navigating life’s challenges. Our workshops help participants:

  • Build emotional awareness and resilience

  • Reduce anxiety, depression, and stress

  • Strengthen communication and relationships

  • Improve sleep, focus, and overall wellbeing

Meet the Facilitators

  • Star Winston

    Mindfulness & Expressive Arts Director

    Star brings a background in early childhood education, theater, and music. She leads both our youth and adult workshops and currently runs a nonprofit recovery arts program focused on mindfulness and coping skills. Her compassionate teaching style fosters emotional safety and growth.

  • Arianna Jordan

    Mindfulness & Expressive Arts Assistant

    Arianna has extensive experience in youth theater, vocal coaching, and child care. Her nurturing approach and creative energy make her a natural leader for our youth programming. She brings a deep commitment to cultivating joy, self-awareness, and connection through the arts.

Have questions about our programming?

Email our Mindfulness & Expressive Arts Director