Workshops & Speaking
"Keep watering yourself. You are growing."
~ E. Russell
Point Park University
2024-2025 Residency
Creative Wellbeing
offerings
Creative Wellbeing programs support students, artists, performers, and creative professionals in building resilience, confidence, self-compassion, and sustainable creative practices. Through interactive workshops, residencies, and online learning experiences, participants gain practical tools to navigate the unique challenges of a creative life while strengthening their connection to their creativity, purpose, and wellbeing.
University Residencies
Multi-session residencies designed for undergraduate and graduate artists, performers, and creative students. Programs combine discussion, experiential exercises, reflection, and practical wellbeing tools tailored to the needs of emerging artists.
Topics May Include:
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Creative resilience
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Identity beyond the profession
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Confidence, self-compassion & self-trust
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Managing comparison & self-doubt
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Sustainable self-care practices
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Creative blocks and reconnecting to inspiration
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Defining personal values and artistic purpose
Residencies can be curated to fit the needs of your artists. Best for: Universities, conservatories, theater departments, arts programs, and student wellness initiatives.
Group Workshops
Interactive workshops designed for arts organizations, artist communities, conferences, and creative groups seeking to support the wellbeing of their members.
These workshops create space for meaningful conversation, practical learning, and creative exploration while helping artists build tools they can immediately apply to their lives and work.
Topics May Include:
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The Creative Wellbeing Toolkit
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Rejection, Resilience & Renewal
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Creativity Beyond Self-Doubt
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Community as Self-Care
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The "In-Between": Managing time between projects
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Compassion, Curiosity & Creativity
Format options:
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60 Minute Discussion/ Presentation
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90 Minute workshops
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Half Day Retreats
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Panel Discussions
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Custom Workshop to meet your needs
Best for: Artist collectives, nonprofit arts organizations, conferences, festivals, and community arts programs.
The PlayGround Experiment: Faces of America Roundtable Panel Discussion #4 (2025)
Panelists: Chelsey Shannon Creative Care LLC, A.R.T. New York, Entertainment Community Fund
Online Workshops
Virtual classes and webinars designed to help artists cultivate sustainable creative practices from anywhere in the world.
Programs combine reflection, practical tools, and guided exercises participants can immediately incorporate into their lives.
Topics May Include:
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Creative Wellbeing for Artists
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Managing Self-Doubt and Inner Criticism
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Reconnecting with Your Creative Voice
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Finding Balance in a Demanding Industry
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The In Between: The "In-Between": Managing time between projects
Let's Talk!
Whether you're seeking a university residency, workshop, conference presentation, or online learning experience, programs can be customized to meet the unique needs of your artists and community.
For more information and to set up a free 30 minute consultation, Email:
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