Mental Health Break to Create: Creative Journaling
Journaling is a powerful practice for self-reflection, emotional well-being, and personal growth. By putting thoughts, feelings, and experiences onto paper, individuals create space for greater self-awareness, stress reduction, and creative exploration. While traditional journaling relies primarily on words, combining writing with visual art can deepen the reflective process and unlock new forms of expression.
Workshop Objectives
● Introduce journaling as a tool for self-reflection, mindfulness, and stress reduction.
● Demonstrate simple mixed-media art techniques suitable for all skill levels.
● Encourage creative expression through the integration of words, images, and artistic elements.
● Promote sustainable art-making practices through the use of recycled and repurposed materials.
● Build confidence in personal creativity regardless of prior artistic experience.
● Create a meaningful, personalized journal page or series of pages that participants can continue developing beyond the workshop.
Teaching Artist Bio
With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, Faith Saunders has built a distinguished career spanning the nonprofit, academic, and public sectors. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Rutgers University and has also served as an adjunct professor at the university. In addition to her leadership in mental health advocacy, Faith is a self-taught mixed
media artist whose work reflects a deep commitment to creativity, storytelling, and self-expression.
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