Virtual and In-Person workshops
Multi-media and writing workshops that promote the articulation of thoughts and feelings around life-changing events—including illness, aging, and personal goals for well-being.
A proponent of arts on prescription, a background in clinical social work, personal essay and memoir writing, multi-media art-making, I develop targeted and meaningful programs for individuals and groups of all ages in community and hospital settings.
The Healing Aspects of Art
A 1 hour presentation that explores the healing aspects of art. What the research tells us, the ways in which we are all wired for experiencing the healing benefits of art, and why starting a regular art practice, sooner than later, may be what the doctor should have offered.
Deb is a cancer survivor, multi-media artist and writer. She is the author of Wayfinding through Cancer: Tools for Creating a Healing Art Journal. Blurb 2023.
Contact Deb if you’re interested in offering this workshop to your program participants.
Wayfinding through Cancer: Tools for Creating a Healing Art Journal
In this 2 hour workshop Deb Hemley will introduce her approach to starting and maintaining a healing art journal. Through mindfulness, art exercises and a series of prompts, participants will begin to uncover techniques for allowing visual stories to emerge. No art experience is required, just a desire and willingness to leave your inner critic at home. Participants are encouraged to use the workshop as a jumping off point for creating at least one page a day. More if they can.
Deb is a cancer survivor, multi-media artist and writer. She is the author of Wayfinding through Cancer: Tools for Creating a Healing Art Journal. Blurb 2023.
Participants asked to evaluate how they were feeling before and after the workshop. noted changes in well-being:
“Tension in head and neck reduced. Feeling like I have just meditated. Very calm, and pleased about what I’ve done. “
“Calm and I feel a cultivated a sense of well-being as I let myself fall into the process.”
“Feeling peaceful.”
“More at peace, hopeful, Zen.”
“Invigorated, less anxious!!”
“Better, less stress and more relaxed.”
“I felt in a meditative state and now I feel very calm and serene. “
“Mellow & relaxed. “
Deb Hemley | Multimedia Artist 