What we’re about
Hi, I am Xeia! :)
I grew up in Singapore and moved here about 3 years ago. I work in the non-profit arts sector but also run my art therapy practice on the side. I have a holistic, eco-centric and trauma-informed approach to art therapy and well being. You can find me at www.greenhousearttherapy.com or @greenhouse.arttherapy on instagram.
I host workshops and gatherings because I strongly believe in the the power and benefits of creative flow, narrative making and community. Being playful, creative and explorative while witnessing each other's stories of resilience and growth is a deep human need. You do not need any experience or skill to participate in this process, of which I have discovered is often deeply magical, insightful and restoring. In the same way that we don't need to be a chef to cook, or a dancer to dance, we don't need to be good at art to make art- I don't have a formal art background myself!
If you'd like to give art therapy a try, or if you just want to make some art and meet new people, this space is for you.
Note: if I do not reply on meetups, please drop me a message on instagram or email me at greenhouse.arttherapy@gmail.com thank you~
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Art Therapy Inclusive Grief CircleShellspace, MelbourneA$45.00
“Grief has never been private, it has always been communal.
Subconsciously, we are awaiting the presence of others, before we can feel safe enough to drop to our knees on the holy ground of sorrow. For the most part, grief is not a problem to be solved, not a condition to be medicated, but a deep encounter with an essential experience of being human. Grief becomes problematic when the conditions needed to help us work with grief are absent.” - Francis WellerOur primary association with grief is the loss of a loved one but there are so many kinds of losses that don't have formal ceremonies that are important to honour. Unprocessed grief can accumulate in weight, dulling our senses and capacity for aliveness.
This is a safe, supportive space for all shapes, sizes and textures of grief- for the loss of our loved ones, for the childhood we did not get to have, for the parts of ourselves that have been rejected and exiled, for friendships and relationships with ambiguous endings, for homes and communities we are distanced from and miss, for the suffering of the world and our fellow beings.
This circle is also an advocacy for compassionate and attentive grief work, for reshaping our understanding of and relationship with grief. It is a holding space, a container, a time and a deep permission to acknowledge our emotions, our connections, the ways we have been touched and transformed, and our humanity.
We will make art in response to the Grief Deck, share and witness each other’s stories and journeys, and co-create a group nature mandala together.
Please bring a jar and 8-10 similar natural objects (8 flowers or 8 sticks or 8 stones).
Please also note:
- This is a workshop that introduces Art Therapy as a practice. It is not intended as a substitute for individual or group therapy, which usually involves a deeper exploration of your personal history and beliefs, intentional collaboration and the building of a therapeutic relationship. It is also not intended for emergency crisis support or intervention.
- I may be taking photos of you and/or artworks for supervision and promotional purposes. If you do not want photos of you and/or your artworks being taken, please let me know at the start of the session.
- If you are facing financial hardship and cannot afford the full cost of the ticket, please email me at greenhouse.arttherapy@gmail.com
