The Care of Caregivers- Self Care, Art Making, and Connection
by Sherri Jacobs at Heartland Art Therapy
Caregiving comes in all forms, and is often a very underappreciated endeavor, leading to serious isolation and burnout. There are approximately 48 million unpaid caregivers in the United States. If you are one of them, we know you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed.
Today’s open studio will offer an array of awesome art projects (no experience required) so you can make something for yourself. Finding like-minded people to connect with for an afternoon can offer a space to vent, recharge, regroup, and process the challenges of the holiday season.
Art options to choose from include (but are not limited to:
Mosaic Making
Candle Decorating
Paper Lantern Making
Jewelry Making