Caregiver and Me Art Group
Join us for a joyful hour of artmaking, exploration, and connection! In this caregiver-and-child art group, children ages 3–5 and their caregivers create side-by-side using a variety of engaging materials and creative invitations. Caregivers gain practical tools for supporting children’s creativity, independence, and confidence while sharing meaningful time together through art and play.
When: Mondays from 10 - 11 am, June 8th - July 13th
Where: Create Balance Counseling, Hinsdale
Art as a Meditation
Give yourself the gift of creative exploration. In this four-week workshop, you’ll engage in blending intuitive art-making with guided writing and reflection. The space offers a supportive, judgment-free environment—no critique, just space to listen inward and build awareness. We’ll draw, paint, sculpt, collage, and experiment freely. No prior art experience is needed. Materials will be provided. Adults 18+
When:
Mondays 12:00pm-1:30pm
June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, & July 13
Makers’ Circle
Join us in creating a cozy, communal space for crafting and conversation to collide. For women who want to make things with their hands while swapping stories, venting a little, and enjoying the simple fun of being together.
Whether you knit, crochet, color, or dabble in a bit of everything, you’re welcome to pull up a seat and join in. Bring a project or just bring yourself—there’s always something to work on and someone to chat with. It’s imperfect, a little quirky, and exactly the kind of place where you can unwind, get inspired, and feel right at home.
When: Tuesdays from 7 - 8:30 pm, June 9th - July 14th Where: Create Balance Counseling, Hinsdale
Art as Meditation
Art as Meditation
Give yourself the gift of creative exploration. In this four-week workshop, you’ll engage in blending intuitive art-making with guided writing and reflection. The space offers a supportive, judgment-free environment—no critique, just space to listen inward and build awareness. We’ll draw, paint, sculpt, collage, and experiment freely. No prior art experience is needed. Materials will be provided.
Building Resilience, Finding Balance: Parenting Support Workshop
Take a step toward better mental well-being. This workshop is designed to provide tools, support, and community for anyone looking to improve their mental health while parenting a strong willed child(ren).
Topics Covered:
Understanding the mental load of parenthood
Signs of Burnout and Anxiety
Tools for Emotional Regulation
Journaling & Self-Reflection
Guided Meditation/Breathing Exercises
Find clarity that helps you reinforce boundaries
Become a calm communicator
Learn about parenting styles
Learn about ADHD & ASD
Art as Therapy Workshop
Art as Therapy workshops are a judgment-free space for connection, creativity, and community. Join us for a transformative workshop merging accessible art materials, creative intuition, and expressive writing. Immerse yourself in a unique process rooted in mindfulness and connecting with your inner wisdom to create well being. No art or writing experience needed.
Open House @ Create Balance
Join us for an Open House in collaboration with the Illinois Art Therapy Association’s social event! Come see the space at Create Balance, and connect with colleagues! Light refreshments and art making with be available. All are welcome!
Art-Based Supervision & Peer Consultation Group
Create Balance offers a weekly in-person, art-based supervision group. Supervision will meet the requirements for both the LCPC and ATR supervision.
Art as a Tool for Coping
Art can serve as a valuable resource for teens to express and process emotions. Through this 4 week group, participants will learn how to use painting, sculpting, drawing, and journaling as a tool to manage life’s stressors.
2024 Vision Board Workshop
Create a vision board to set intentions and connect with your 2024 goals in the creative, failure and judgment-free space at Create Balance. This in-person workshop includes art materials and light refreshments. No art experience is needed. Participants ages 18 and up.
Facilitated By
Erin Mooney-Simkus, Art Therapist and Margaret Engel LPC, ATR-P
2024 Vision Board Workshop for Teens
Create a vision board to set intentions and connect with your 2024 goals in the creative, failure and judgment-free space at Create Balance. This in-person workshop includes art materials and light refreshments. No art experience is needed. Participants ages 18 and up.
Facilitated By
Erin Mooney-Simkus, Art Therapist and Margaret Engel LPC, ATR-P
Art as a Tool for Coping
Art can serve as a valuable resource for teens to express and process emotions. Through this 4 week group, participants will learn how to use painting, sculpting, drawing, and journaling as a tool to manage life’s stressors.
Intro to Yoga Therapy
Create Balance is offering a virtual workshop for clinicians to learn about using yoga therapy as a supplementary treatment to support clients in managing trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, and chronic illness. The workshop will also provide tools for self-care and will be led by our yoga therapist, Christine Saari, MA, E-RYT 200, C-BDYT.