When I started the experiential workshop “Art for the Soul,” I was going through a rather difficult transitional period in my life. I was pretty nervous at first and didn’t feel comfortable, but I wanted to give it a try because art is something that has always helped me in the past during difficult times in my life.

Christina, as an art therapist, made me feel safe right from the start. At each group session, I gradually began to feel lighter and to trust the group and Christina. I began to feel like I belonged and that I could be myself. I really liked the fact that we a6> we did dance therapy and drama therapy.

Although, as a person, I don’t like being the center of attention at all, these therapies gave me courage, and when I let go, I felt relief.

We ended up having one-on-one sessions with Christina twice because the other team members couldn’t make it, and I felt it really helped me. Christina showed sensitivity and understanding and through her art mine, with helped me understand some things about myself myself myself, which before I wasn’t ready to accept.

The art I created, along with the beautiful music Christina had chosen, helped me realize that I will always find solace in art, even when what I’m feeling in the moment frightens me or overwhelms me.

Thank you to the whole team for their trust and for sharing. I’d also like to thank Christina for her sensitivity and acceptance.

Athena Lariou – Art therapy seminar