Art for Cancer Wellness: Survivors, Spring 2026
Workshop Title: Mindful Journaling Workshop for Survivors
Facilitator: Em Masser, MA, LCPAT, ATR-BC, BFA
Schedule: Second Wednesdays, 7 PM to 8:30 PM ET
- March 11
- April 8
- May 13
Workshop Description: This spring workshop series of monthly art therapy sessions invite participants to practice Mindful Art Journaling. Guided visualization and breathwork will be used to help participants tap into their imagination and creativity. Through a practice of writing and visual artmaking, group members will be guided to access their inner emotions, express them visually, and release this energy from being carried internally. This arts-based therapy group aims to help participants give form to their inner experiences, allowing them to release, reset, and recharge by reconnecting with mind and body, holding space for feelings, giving form to emotions, practicing mindfulness, and connecting with each other in a creative and healing virtual group atmosphere.
This semi-structured art therapy group aims to “meet you where you’re at” by helping participants work with the feelings that are most present and pressing for them at the time of the session, though there will be an “emotion of focus” offered each week for folks who need more guidance or direction for their art exploration in addition to a slideshow presentation with guiding images. It is recommended that participants log in from a computer, tablet, or other device that will allow them to see the visual slideshow.
No prior art experience is required for this group—participants are encouraged to work within their own comfort and skill level. Please be mindful that this is an art therapy group, not an art class, and is designed as a supportive group with creative therapeutic processing.
Workshop Materials: Participants may use any art materials of their choosing (drawing materials, painting materials, mixed media, collage) and any surface for art journaling (sketchbook, paper, canvas, altered book, etc.). Recommended materials include:
- Mixed media sketchbook
- Magazines and collage materials (e.g., tissue paper)
- Assorted art materials:
- Glue stick
- Pencil
- Lined journal for writing
Materials may be available upon request with AT LEAST two weeks' notice before the group starts. Please email art@kitstoheart.org with the specific materials you would like to receive.
Week-by-Week Overview: Each workshop session will be structured as follows: check-in, review of mindful journaling process, breathwork/visualization exercise, artmaking, reflective writing, group discussion, closing breathwork exercise.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to art@kitstoheart.org.