There is a maximum of eight members per group unless otherwise specified. 
These groups may fluxuate in topic depending on the need of the community. 
Support groups will have a master's level clinician to guide the group conversations & process.  Group suggestions are always welcome, talk to a studio staff if you have an idea for a group.

Diabetes Art Therapy Support Group for Kids
Leader: Beth Ann Short MA, ATR
D-group is a safe place for youth experiencing Type 1 Diabetes to find community.  In these meetings youth will explore struggles relating to diabetes and coping.  These are confidential art therapy groups and designed to provide creative expression.  Groups will be structured with a check-in time, a short art directive and time for members to process and discuss art created.  Each meeting the group will be led using an art therapy experiential to explore feelings and struggles using a specific directive that will serve as a vehicle for group conversation.  Some topics addressed in this group include when participants first were diagnosed, needles, family support and tips for managing in our busy world. 
A healthy snack will be available.
Youth in these groups must have been screened by the leader and have confirmation that they are in the group prior to attending.

Group 1: 4-7 years
Thursday Nights 9/16, 10/14, 11/4 & 12/2  from 6:30-7:45pm

Group 2: 8-12 years
Thursday Nights 9/23, 10/21,11/11 & 12/2 from 6:30-7:45pm

Group 3: 13 & Older
Thursday Nights 9/30, 10/28,11/18 & 12/16 from 6:30-7:45pm

These groups are paid weekly with a drop-in rate.
Cost: $20 per session
Scholarships available, if you are interested in a scholarship please contact the studio and ask for an Artist Scholarship Application
All materials included.

Support Group for Parents of Type 1 Diabetics
Are you interested in finding community as a parent of a youth with Type 1?
If so call or email Beth Ann at the studio we are taking names to start a new group!
bethann@the100thmonkeystudio.com or 503-341-7280

Individual & Group Clinical ATR Supervision
*New groups currently forming!

For art therapists working in the field who have already achieved their masters and are looking to get their ATR credentials with the ATCB (Art Therapy Credentials Board).

All candidates for either individual or group supervision must have a screening.  This screening is between 15-30 minutes and provides the professional with details about the supervision journey (i.e. paperwork tracking for ATR and basic group supervision guidelines).

In individual or group supervision professionals are encouraged to bring in client art (signed consents must be completed prior) to utilize in supervision.

Group supervision candidates will also need to do a final 1:1 supervision meeting once they have completed accruing their hours to complete ATR paperwork needs. 

Rates:
Group supervision with art making (length 3 hours): $60 per person (includes art making & materials)  Minimum of 3 participants (maximum 6). 
Group supervion purely verbal group supervision (length 90 minutes):  $30 per person per 90 minutes for 3 group members.
Individual Supervision:  Sliding fee between $55-$70-$85 per hour based on household income.

What is Art Therapy?
An interactive art experience.
Leader: Beth Ann Short MA, ATR-BC
Are you interested in the field of art therapy, but don't know what it's all about? This interactive talk will answer any questions you might have.  Short will discuss a brief history of Art Therapy, clinical theories, properties of art materials, as well as discuss the importance of having a Master's in Art Therapy when using it in mental health treatment. She will also cover the education process, credentials available, ethical use and job hunting.
For participants 18 and older.
Wednesday, October 6th from 6-8:30pm Cost: $45 (Register before September 24th and your cost is $40)

Call 503-232-3457 to register!