Kelly Darke, M.Ed., ATR-BC, BFA is a board-certified art therapist, published author, former K-12 art teacher, professional artist, and speaker.
“I always look forward to Kelly’s classes, knowing that I will leave feeling happier, calm, and deeply connected to my true self. It’s a refreshing and enriching break from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a peaceful and introspective experience.”
Art & Mindfulness Sessions
Do you want to learn joyful and creative ways to regulate your emotions?
Are you feeling overwhelmed and need healthy coping skills?
What if you could love yourself, love your life, and know that you can handle the stress and anxiety that life might throw your way?
Wouldn’t that feel powerful?
Art & Mindfulness
I have spent over a decade refining my art therapy services and have worked with hundreds of clients who have experienced major shifts in their lives.
Everything I offer is based in my experience and expertise in my field, combined with current neuroscience research that shows the healing power of creative expression.
Client Centered
Each session will be an intuitive, healing, hands-on art making experience tailored to you and designed for your personal growth.
- Each week you will get art and mindfulness tasks for creating, meditating, self-reflection, and joy.
- Skills to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and improve self-awareness.
Who are my clients?
My clients are ambitious adults looking for practical (and magical) tools to literally help change the way their brains handle stress. My clients are no longer available for feeling overwhelm, no longer accept passive only talk therapy, and are absolutely ready to make real changes. My clients believe in the healing power of art & mindfulness.
My clients also understand that this practice takes time and commitment in between meetings with me. Art & Mindfulness is a neuroscience based practice that requires daily repetition (ok, maybe not daily but close!) to fully integrate into your self-care and wellness routine. Just like it takes practice and training to get better at a sport, it takes practice and training to change our brain for the better!
Research in neuroscience shows the beneficial effects of creating art, viewing art, and engaging in a multitude of creative expressions. We have the ability to activate our brain’s natural reward system in order to reduce stress and improve our overall wellbeing – my clients know this and experience it.
We are all creative
These are virtual sessions for you to do in the comfort of your home. You do not need any prior art making experience. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to do this.
I do have some favorite materials that I like to use, however you are welcome to use whatever art materials you have – a piece of paper and a pencil are all that is truly required.
Questions?
Please email me at kelly@mindfulartcenter.com with all your questions. We can discuss costs, time commitments, and scheduling. Please fill out the form below.