Wellness Education for YOU through creativity, self-care, and the ways we COPE.
About COPE's Wellness Workshops
Trauma, Loss, & Stress Workshop
COPE (Creative Outlet Positive Energy) is an educational wellness program that begins with creativity, self-care, and the many ways we cope with life. Through creative exploration, reflection, and hands-on experiences, participants are invited to slow down, discover what resonates with them, and explore positive ways of expressing, processing, and navigating everyday life.
The roots of COPE grew from a simple belief: we all need ways to express ourselves, take a break, play, and reconnect with the things that help us feel like ourselves. You do not need to be an artist or have any creative experience to participate. Creativity is a way of exploring, discovering, and connecting with ourselves and others.
As COPE developed, my education and experience in art therapy brought a deeper understanding of how trauma, loss, and stress can shape the ways we respond to life. These became an important part of the program—not as clinical treatment, but as an opportunity to better understand ourselves and the experiences that influence how we cope.
Through presentations, reflection, and art-making in a variety of mediums, participants explore how trauma, loss, and stress affect the mind, body, and spirit, how unhealthy coping patterns can develop, and how we can discover more empowering ways to respond to life's challenges.
COPE is not about fixing what is wrong with us. It is about developing self-understanding, recognizing our strengths, and discovering ways to cope, grow, and connect. There is a place to learn about trauma, loss, and stress outside of a clinical setting—and creativity can be part of that learning.
Is COPE for you?
Are you an adolescent or adult looking for healthier ways to cope?
Would you like to expand your knowledge on trauma, loss, & stress to better understand yourself and others?
Would you like guidance to get started on your self-care journey?
Are you looking for additional resources that support growth?