Deconstructing Jerry #27, Jerry Walden, 2007

The Artist’s Way Creative Recovery Group

This 12-week therapy group is based on Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, a bestselling guide to reconnecting with your creativity and sense of self. The book draws on the power of spirituality and creating mindful habits to allow you to engage with the artistic version of you that you’ve lost along life’s journey. Whether you’re a blocked artist/writer/designer, an overworked caregiver, or someone who is seeking a more inspired life as a creative, this group offers a supportive space to rediscover your inner creative potential.

Each week, we will meet to reflect on a chapter from The Artist’s Way and how that chapter fits within the context of our lives. We will share insights from Morning Pages and Artist Dates as well as engage in thoughtful, therapist-facilitated discussions. You don’t need to be an artist to join, just bring curiosity about yourself and a willingness to explore.

See below to find more information about the group schedule, cost, insurance, and how to get started!

“No matter what your age or your life path, whether making art is your career or your hobby or your dream, it is not too late or too egotistical or too selfish or too silly to work on your creativity.”

— from The Artist’s Way

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    • A small and consistent group of supportive peers

    • Weekly themes including identity, resistance, abundance, and boundaries

    • Structured discussions, guided prompts, and personal reflection

    • Encouragement to build habits that support a more creative life

    • People who feel creatively blocked or out of touch with their imagination

    • Anyone craving a spiritually-minded space for self-expression, personal growth, connection with fellow creatives, and inner reflection

    • Those navigating transition or burnout in their creative practice

    • You don’t need to be an artist—just open to exploration

    • This group will span 12 weeks (11 sessions and one off week after session 4).

    • Sessions will last about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The final 15 minutes of each session will be devoted to solo journaling.

    • Ideally, this group will have 5-8 participants. A second group will be planned if needed.

    • Group meetings will take place in-person at my office—926 Oakland Avenue in Rock Hill, SC.

  • With the exception of an off week and one Wednesday, the group will meet weekly on Fridays from 2:30PM to 4PM. Below are the dates for each group meeting and the corresponding week/chapter from the book that will be discussed. We will read the chapter prior to meeting each week.

    • June 6: Group Introductions and Week 1

    • June 13: Week 2

    • June 20: Week 3

    • June 26: Week 4

    • July 4: Off Week — Week 5 of the book can be completed self-paced and will be discussed at the next group. This time can also be used to reflect on the group so far and catch up on anything you may have missed along the way.

    • July 9 *see below*: Weeks 5 + 6

    • July 18: Week 7

    • July 25: Week 8

    • August 1: Week 9

    • August 8: Week 10

    • August 15: Week 11

    • August 22: Week 12 and Group Closure

    *Note: The group will meet on a Wednesday instead of Friday this week (July 9). Corey will be out of town at the end of the week to see Beyonce. Depending on group needs, this week we may meet for two hours instead of 1.5 hours as we are combining two chapters.

  • You can use insurance or pay out-of-pocket to join this group. Each group member will receive a copy of The Artist’s Way sent directly to their address prior to the first group meeting included as part of the cost of this group.

    Self-Pay Information:

    The self-pay rate for this group is $40 per session ($440 total for 11 group meetings). You can choose to pay after each group meeting or pay the entire group cost up-front. If you choose to pay the entire cost, you will receive a 10% discount, making your total cost $396.

    Insurance Information:

    Due to insurance requiring a diagnosis be submitted for group therapy, you must complete an individual counseling intake appointment prior to the group beginning if you choose to use insurance. Your out-of-pocket cost is determined by your insurance. Please refer to the FAQ page for information about which insurances I accept.

  • If you believe that this group would be a good fit for you, or if you want to learn more, please reach out to me using the contact form below. We can correspond via email or schedule a brief phone consultation to ensure you are a good fit!

    In order to secure your spot and receive your copy of the book, you must pay the first session cost (self pay participants) or schedule your individual intake appointment (insurance participants).

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