““Alison has a terrific energy that transmits compassion and excitement around therapeutic uses of art. This lightness and positivity opens up amazing opportunities for learning and self-exploration. A truly magnificent training experience!” ”
— Jonathan B.
““Participating in the workshop reminded me how healing art can be! I am so grateful that I learned useful art tools that I can use to help process my own experience with vicarious trauma.” ”
— Kristin Q.
“This was a powerful, moving, and eye-opening experience. It allowed me to have more insight into my feelings and the impact my work has had on me. This helped me expand my ability to cope.””
— Gabi P.
““Transformational! I walked out of the training feeling more relaxed and inspired than I had been for many months.””
— Andrea T.
“ ”The training was interesting, dynamic and enriching. Ali did a great job balancing between hands-on practice and lecturing. Thank you! ”
— Liron S
““A lot of hands on activities which are so fun and helpful!” ”
— Jennifer N.
““Thank you for the opportunity to release, in a proactive way, the layers of stress, that comes with our job.” ”
— Toni H.
““Ali is a wonderful, positive facilitator who truly seems to love what she does.” - ”
— Brendan M.
““Very enjoyable! Ali’s energy is uplifting and appreciated.””
— Tiffany Y.
““Definitely worth every minute I spent learning and engaging. I left this workshop inspired.” ”
— Elesia S.
““Ali’s workshop was a wonderful way to spend my day. I left feeling inspired, educated, and refreshed! It’s so great to go to a workshop that offers such a balance of listening, learning, and active participation.””
— Emily M.
““Ali’s workshop was informative and insightful. I learned a lot of useful hands-on techniques.””
— James T.
““I found this workshop rejuvenating. Ali was engaging and I recommend it to anyone.””
— Sarah H.
““In one day, Ali’s workshop gave me a large set of skills I can use. Thank you!””
— Luna M
“ ”The use of hands-on exercises maintained my engagement throughout.” ”
— Mark T.
““This workshop was an inspirational one. It opened me up to acknowledging where I am on my current journey of life and inspired me to begin to take steps in creating my own path on my journey. “”
— Amber F.
““This was one of the best workshops I’ve every attended!””
— Roselyn R.
““I loved this workshop. I’ve been to several and this one has given me more joy. I loved the process.” ”
— Sandi G.
““The workshop was fun and it helped me reflect how much self-care is important. I also enjoyed the different art materials.””
— Violet G.
““This workshop was extremely helpful! Thank you!””
— Zenaida H.
““This workshop was the most insightful and reflective experience I’ve had. Being able to have my own experience with the activities was so helpful.””
— Gale S.
““I left with great tools. The full engagement and activities provided were amazing. Great training! Thank you!””
— Maria C.
“ Ali’s positive energy made the workshop great! It was incredibly helpful. ”
— Leandra L.
““During the workshop, Ali does a lovely job of engaging participants, maintaining structure and inviting playfulness. Thank you!” ”
— Brandyn S.
““An amazing workshop filled with hands-on tools.””
— Patricia M.
““I truly enjoyed a very well-prepared workshop. Ali presented an array of tools and gave me the opportunity to experience myself. Great approach at increasing my self-knowledge and uncovering my internal challenges in a safe, supportive environment.””
— Sergio G.
“ ”Ali conveyed her enthusiasm and provided helpful exercises.” ”
— Mariana O.
““Ali provided me with a much-needed exploration of my own process through art. Her workshop and energy were both incredibly refreshing.””
— Ashley T.
““I appreciate all the practical and insightful exercises.””
— Heidi H.
“ ”Using creativity and art is very therapeutic and relieving!” ”
— Frasier P.
“ ”Ali created a space where even those of us [me] who were least comfortable being “creative” were able to relax and make thoughtful art.” ”
— Lily D.
““All of the activities were very helpful for me to think reflectively which I found very enlightening and therapeutic. Thank you! “”
— Michael C.
““I really enjoyed the activities we did from using various art tools to express our thoughts, feeling, and actions through art. I also enjoyed being able to share our pieces and hear from others about theirs. The group discussions were helpful. Thank you!””
— Erika S.
““This workshop really made me examine myself in a creative way. I was nervous at first about being open/honest/vulnerable but it was an awesome to see how many people were in a similar place to me!””
— Brendan W.
““I really enjoyed using art as a form of expression. This was a very relaxing and insightful experience. I am excited to practice some of these exercises on my own.””
— Stefanie A.
““Ali was really supportive. I felt very validated and was able to focus on my often neglected emotions and doubt. I felt very validated by everyone’s shares. I was able to relax and focus on my softer emotions and it felt very soothing.””
— Hadley D.
““I felt like I was releasing all the tough emotions through the exercises. Thank you!””
— Jessica M.
““Ali was very knowledgeable, warm, and facilitated activities seamlessly.””
— Veronica C.
““Ali’s workshops are always special. She goes at a gentle pace and lets you soak in what you learn by inviting you into the experience of art. I recommend her to anyone who wants to explore art as a way to show compassion to yourself and others.””
— Sharon L.
““The workshop was phenomenal and really serene, which offered a healing power within itself. Ali was dynamic and I loved doing activities that identified our inner feelings.””
— Rochelle S.
““It was beneficial in helping me acknowledge my stress and sort my mind. I would suggest to anyone working under overwhelming circumstances.””
— Ray F.
““After this workshop, I felt relaxed, revitalized and more willing to approach things from a new angle.””
— Pia R-B.
““Thank you so much! This was very helpful and healing!””
— Chloe L.
“ ”This was a peaceful workshop that opened my eyes. Excellent facilitation and art projects.””
— Angela G.
““Ali is a compassionate facilitator who loves to help people heal themselves through art.””
— Andrew M.
““Ali is lovely and brilliant! I got a lot of very useful tools and had a transformative and healing experience. Awesome workshop.” ”
— Annya S.
““This workshop was a great way to access the parts of you that allow you to better connect with your emotions, child side of you, and put you more in-tune wih yourself. There were excellent activities. Thank you!””
— Vincent Y.
““I really appreciated that the activities built on each other so that could start simple and get deeper gradually.””
