Group Art Therapy for Mature Women
Online art therapy offers mature women mental health benefits by providing a supportive space for self-expression and emotional healing. Engaging in creative activities through art therapy can support women who experience anxiety, depression, and stress, fostering a sense of calm and emotional resilience.
Who is This Group For?
This group is suited to women who want to be part of an online group of mature women who are positive and supportive. People that join this group tend to have the following desire for support in areas like:
- Mild Anxiety
- Stress
- Unpacking negative life experiences, situational anxiety, stress and depression
- Grief
- Mild Depression
If your desire for support if outside of this list, reach out with the contact form below to inquire it it would be a good fit for this group, another focus group or individual therapy.
About Group Art Therapy for Mature Women
Group Art Therapy for Mature Women is held online on zoom. Participants need a private space and a secure internet connection and a few art supplies (paint, paper, air dry clay, collage materials, pencil crayons, pastels, marker for example). No artistic skill is required. The art if for free expression only.
The structure of each session is that each person checks in, discusses how they are feeling and then the art therapist/psychotherapist recommends an art exercise suited to the participants needs. Each person has time to create their art, then share their creation, thoughts and what their art means to them.
The next group group art therapy starts on Friday, May 16th 2025, and runs every other week for four sessions. It runs from 9-11.30 am.
The fee for the 4 2.5 hour sessions is $240.00.
Receipts are provided for a registered psychotherapist session and can be submitted to insurance for reimbursement should participants have coverage for that.
Group Art Therapy for Mature Women. This Group is for People Who Want:
- A safe space to unwind.
- A creative outlet for stress relief.
- A sanctuary for managing stress from home and work life.
- A place to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
- A venue to learn about self-care, support yourself, and respect your authenticity, boundaries, and needs.
- An opportunity to build connections with like-minded women over 50.
- A space to explore and express emotions through art.
- A supportive environment to foster personal growth and healing.
- A supportive group for managing anxiety.
- A nurturing space for dealing with depression.
- A safe environment for unpacking stressful life events.
About Group Art Therapy for Mature Women
Art therapy, rooted in modern psychotherapy from the 1950s, is a creative way to practice healthy self-care. Prominent psychologists like Carl Jung, Abraham Maslow, and Carl Rogers advocated for art-making as beneficial for mental health. Margaret Naumberg, often called the grandmother of art therapy, significantly contributed to its development. Art therapy uses creative art-making as a tool for expression in therapy.
Art Therapy Guelph’s groups are geared towards mature adult women. They are held online using the zoom app. Each group has between 6 to 8 participants, so remember that these groups have limited space.
Each week, participants will begin with a check-in, sharing their personal experiences, struggles, and aspirations in a supportive environment. The therapist will suggest an art exercise tailored to each individual’s needs, fostering collaboration and creativity. For about 40 minutes, participants will immerse themselves in art-making, allowing self-expression and healing to flourish. Afterwards, everyone will have the opportunity to share their artwork and reflect on its significance, either by email or during the session. No artistic skills are required, and the quality of the art is never judged—only the emotional journey and personal insights gained. Join us for a transformative experience that nurtures your well-being and connects you with a community of understanding peers.
Art Therapy Guelph groups are closed, meaning the same participants attend all four sessions, with no new members joining or leaving. Space is limited, and clients must commit to all sessions to ensure cohesion and commitment.
Please note: No refunds or makeup dates for missed sessions. Participants must prepay and attend all four sessions. If you cannot attend all sessions, please wait to join when you can.
What is Required for Group Art Therapy for Mature Women?
Online groups require a tablet, phone, or computer with a camera and speakers enabled and the Zoom App. They need a stable internet connection. You also require a private, quiet area with a workspace that allows easy access to your art supplies.
Online groups are for participants who agree to confidentiality, respect and inclusion of all participants. Participants are screened to ensure they are group ready.
Art supplies for online groups should be pencils, pencil crayons, markers, acrylic or watercolor paints and brushes, air dry clay and play dough, magazines, glue, and scissors (for collage), and pastels. An art journal, 9 x 12 inches, with thick paper, is helpful, however, paper can be larger up to 22 x 28 inches. Please note not all supplies are required and the art therapist does not typically ask you to use one medium.
About the Facilitator of Group Art Therapy for Mature Women
Heather Caruso is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Registered Canadian Art Therapist (RCAT) and and the owner of Art Therapy Guelph. She offers online and in person art and talk therapy sessions in Guelph. She has been trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques such as:
- Art Therapy
- Trauma Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Brainspotting Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
- Internal Family Systems
- Somatic Based Therapies
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Group Art Therapy for Mature Women, Fees and How to Sign Up
The group art therapy for mature women group starts on Fri April 25th, and runs every other week for four sessions, from 9-11:30 am.
The fee for this group is $240.00 for 4, 2.5 hour group art therapy sessions. If you have insurance coverage for a registered psychotherapist, you can submit your receipt for reimbursement. Check your insurance plan for details.
Steps to Sign Up:
- Fill in the form below.
- Set up a Zoom Chat with the Art Therapist to see if its a good fit for your needs.
- Once you determine it is a good fit, prepay to reserve your spot in the group and fill in the consent form