BREAKING: The Coral Springs Museum of Art is launching urgent Art Therapy sessions specifically designed for veterans and teens, starting this December. This innovative program aims to provide vital emotional support and stress relief, running on select Fridays through March 2026.
Facilitated by Board Certified Art Therapist Alicia Ballestas, the sessions are tailored to help individuals navigate life’s challenges through the transformative power of art. “While a mental health therapist uses words, here we are using the process of making art,” Ballestas stated in an official announcement. This approach recognizes that not everyone communicates verbally, making art a crucial medium for expression.
The program kicks off with casual emotional check-ins followed by engaging activities such as drawing meditations and breathing exercises. “I hope the group not only takes away a sense of community, but also a greater ability to be present in their own lives,” Ballestas emphasized.
Museum Director Juliana Forero is proud to support mental wellness through this initiative. “The simple act of looking at art is proven to support health and emotional wellbeing,” she noted. This program is set to be a haven for creative therapy, with sessions offered at no cost for veterans on the first and third Fridays of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Upcoming dates include December 5, 19; January 2, 16; February 6, 20; and March 6, 20.
For teens, sessions are scheduled on the third Friday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with a small $5 fee. Upcoming teen session dates include December 19; January 16; February 20; and March 20.
As the museum embarks on this important mission, it is poised to make a significant impact in the lives of participants, fostering creativity and connection within the community. For more details and registration links, visit the Coral Springs Museum of Art’s official website.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the healing power of art therapy!
