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"Invincible Summer" Series: Boundaries and Transitions

Join us this summer for a creative and supportive therapy group series designed to explore the essential themes of Boundaries and Transitions through art-making, discussion, and connection.

Led by Art Psychotherapist, Erin V. Jacobsen, MA ATR-BC LCAT, each group includes research-backed information, tips and tricks, hands-on creative projects, guided exploration, and open studio time for further reflection and creation.

Boundaries Group Series

June 23 – August 18 | Mondays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
followed by a BYO Lunch Break and Open Studio Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Explore how to set, maintain, and understand boundaries in your daily life. Each group includes an art therapy directive to help deepen self-awareness and personal growth.

Group Topics:

6/23 – Surviving the Loose Structure of Summer: Building Routines
6/30 – Saying No… and Sticking to It
7/7 – Defiance: When They Say No Back
7/14 – Building Self-Sufficient Kids
7/21 – Navigating the Tween/Teen Years
7/28 – Preserving Yourself
8/4 – The Need to Be Seen and Heard
8/11 – The Need for Consent, and What Does it Look Like? **
8/18 – School Success

Teen Open Studio (Ages 13–17) **

July 21 & August 11 | Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

An open creative space for teens to express themselves freely using a variety of materials. Come and go as you like — finish past projects or start something new!

Transitions Group Series

July 8 – August 19 | Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
followed by Open Studio Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Life is full of changes — this series offers space to process and prepare for transitions big and small, with art therapy directives tailored to each theme.

Group Topics:

7/8 – From Children to Tweens…and now they have phones!
7/15 – Transitioning to College
7/22 – Transitioning to New Identities (LGBTQ+ Focus)
7/29 – Transitioning to Motherhood
8/5 – Seeking Help: Is Therapy Right for Me? **
8/12 – Building Better Relationships & Friendships
8/19 – Transitioning Back to School **

** These groups are geared towards tweens & teens.

The others are for adults.

Please note: No formal instruction or therapeutic intervention will be provided during Open Studios.This is time to continue group directives or to create whatever you wish!

Pricing & Details

$50 per person per group
20% discount if you register for 2 or more groups: $40 each group
Groups are limited to 8 participants for an intimate, focused experience
A Minimum of 3 participants are required for a group to take place.
You will be notified & reimbursed if the group is canceled for any reason.

All materials provided. No prior art experience needed!
Let this summer be one of reflection, creativity, and growth.

The office is located at 121 Montgomery Ave., Suite A, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Reserve your spot today! Space is limited!

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