RENEW COUNSELING
SERVICES
Group Art Therapy
Group art therapy can be a deeply transformative tool for those healing from sexual trauma. It creates a space where individuals can process emotions, experiences, and struggles that might be too complex or painful to express in words. The creative process—whether through drawing, painting, sculpture, or other forms of art—can help people externalize their feelings, making them more manageable and less overwhelming.
The group dynamic adds another layer of healing. By witnessing others’ art and stories, participants often experience a sense of validation, knowing that they are not alone in their struggles. This shared vulnerability fosters empathy and solidarity, helping individuals feel understood and less isolated in their healing. The act of creating art together in a supportive environment also promotes self-reflection, self-expression, and a sense of agency—important steps in reclaiming one’s personal narrative after trauma.
Ultimately, group art therapy provides a unique blend of emotional safety, creativity, and connection, which can be powerful in rebuilding resilience, reclaiming power, and facilitating personal growth. It can be a profound experience for those who might not otherwise have the words to articulate their pain, hopes, or healing.
Renew Art Therapy
Healing Sexual Trauma Group
About The Group Leader
Christina Ligibel, M.Ed., LPATA, ATR-P
Christina is a Licensed Professional Art Therapy Associate who is passionate about helping women work through their trauma; creating secure, nonjudgmental environments for building relationships; utilizing creative expression for healing; and supporting women in discovering their authentic selves.
trau·ma. /ˈtrômə/
can have a profound and lasting impact on both the mind and body, but healing is possible, and methods like Art Therapy can be incredibly effective. By engaging in creative expression, individuals can access parts of themselves that might be difficult to reach through words alone. Art therapy provides a safe, nonverbal outlet to process emotions, thoughts, and memories that may feel overwhelming or too painful to express directly.
Working in a group setting where others have also experienced trauma can create a sense of community and shared understanding. It helps reduce the isolation that trauma often causes and fosters empathy, which can be a powerful component of healing. In these spaces, individuals are not judged, and the focus is on expression and healing, not perfection.
Through Art Therapy, people can reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and begin to integrate their trauma into their broader life narrative in a way that feels empowering, rather than overwhelming. It's a therapeutic approach that honors both the creative process and the individual's healing journey.
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Learn how to support your mental, physical, and emotional well-being thru the experience of art
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Guidance from an experienced Art Therapist
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Safety & confidentiality within a group setting and use of materials for expression
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Self-reflection and deepening understanding of how trauma impacts our lives
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Gaining perspectives and development of new self of survivor self
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Time for yourself to rebuild and restore