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Painting THROUGH a Twist was created out of the acknowledgement that many of us have gone through trauma, transition and triumph without fully processing them. Painting THROUGH a Twist is a special space created to make healing fun, intentional and supportive.
Led by artist, Keisha "I Make Everything Beautiful" Whatley, of Custom Arts Studio, and Art Therapist, Jenni Graham, LCAT, ATR-BC, MPS, of The Truehart, a Philadelphia based Creative Arts Therapy Organization, participants will be supported through any experience they bring to the easel:
There really is no limit to the experience you can bring to Painting THROUGH a Twist. All of the creative and emotional support is in place for you to feel safe, supported and celebrated in your healing. "YOU DESERVE TO HEAL." |
MEET KEISHA:
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Over 20 Years Experience
Painting THROUGH a Twist was created out of the acknowledgement that many of us have gone through trauma, transition and triumph without fully processing them. Painting THROUGH a Twist is a special space created to make healing fun, intentional and supportive.
Led by artist, Keisha "I Make Everything Beautiful" Whatley, of Custom Arts Studio, and Art Therapist, Jenni Graham, LCAT, ATR-BC, MPS, of The Truehart, a Philadelphia based Creative Arts Therapy Organization, participants will be supported through any experience they bring to the easel. Her intrinsic creative spirit, “there is no box” thinking-style and insatiable desire to make a difference make her one of the most highly sought after speakers, trainers and creatives in the Philadelphia area. Give yourself and/or your child(ren) the gift of expression, the possibility for healing and community support. Some of her clients, projects and exhibitions right here in Philadelphia include: * The Black Writers Museum (Portrait Art), * The Colored Girls Museum Exhibit, * The 2019 Please Touch Museum Artist Residency Awardee Have event (or art) questions? Contact Keisha Whatley 267.625.0572 |
MEET JENNI:
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Over 10 Years Experience
Jennifer (Jenni) M. Graham, LCAT, ATR-BC, MPS, is a graduate of Pratt Institute where she earned her master's degree in Art Therapy and Creativity Development. Jenni is a nationally Board Certified and Registered Art Therapist. She is also a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist in the state of New York, which is currently one of several states that offers this higher level of credentialing. Jenni is the founder of “The Truehart” creative arts therapy organization based in Philadelphia. She has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field and specializes in work with adolescents, groups, young adults, children, and families. Jenni works through a person-centered and strength-based therapeutic approach that includes a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally competent lens.
Jenni takes pride in utilizing Art Therapy techniques to break down and address stigmas, stereotypes, and ineffective practices within the mental health field that have perpetuated harm, or have prevented groups of marginalized people from seeking and obtaining effective mental health services. Jenni’s background includes developing and modeling effective behavior modification techniques in the school, home, residential, and psychiatric inpatient settings for children and adolescents. |