Collaborative Mural Group

Create, Connect, and Leave Your Mark

This unique art therapy group invites participants to work together to design and paint a mural for our movement and play space. Through the creative process, group members will have opportunities to build relationships, practice communication skills, navigate challenges, and experience the satisfaction of contributing to something larger than themselves.

As each participant adds their own ideas, strengths, and creativity, the group will work together to create a lasting piece of art that reflects the power of community, collaboration, and belonging.

The group is facilitated by a Registered Art Therapist and a Clinical Social Worker, who will support both the creative process and the social-emotional growth that naturally emerges when creating art together.

What to Expect

Over seven weekly sessions, participants will collaborate to plan, design, and paint a mural as a team. Along the way, group members will have opportunities to practice:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Social communication skills
• Emotional regulation
• Flexible thinking
• Problem-solving
• Perspective-taking and empathy
• Conflict resolution
• Self-expression
• Confidence and mastery
• Respecting boundaries and shared spaces
• Building connection, belonging, and community

No artistic experience is required. The focus is on participation, creativity, and the shared experience of creating together rather than artistic skill.

Who This Group Is For

This group is open to youth ages 8–17 who may benefit from support in social, emotional, or self-regulation skills, including those experiencing:

• Anxiety or social anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Autism
• Trauma-related challenges

Participants should be able to engage in supported conflict resolution and regulation strategies, as group members will be sharing materials and working with paint and art tools. Participants should also be able to tolerate the sensory aspects of painting, including paint textures and smells.

Group Details

When: Fridays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Dates: August 14, 2026 – September 25, 2026

Length: 90 minutes per session

Group Size: Limited to 10 participants

Insurance Accepted

Insurance may be used for eligible participants. Please contact us with questions about coverage, benefits, or enrollment.