Does your child struggle with self-esteem issues? Do they lack the confidence, resilience, and coping skills to consistently successfully handle life’s everyday adversities? Could they use some help preparing for the significant life milestones of the year ahead? The ART of Self-Compassion Summer Course can help. 

This group will offer: 

• a safe space for your child to connect with peers struggling with similar experiences and concerns
• an engaging, hands-on time to be creative and have fun with art and mindfulness-based activities
• tangible tips and techniques for increasing self-compassion so they can learn to love their unique selves

The goals of this group are: 

• to provide participants tools to handle stress and adversity with increased self-confidence, resilience, and an individually tailored toolkit of coping skills
• to increase the participant’s ability to utilize art and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques and positive affirmations
• to boost confidence and increase self-compassion with evidence-based techniques

6 Wednesdays (skipping July 3), June 5-July 17 from 12-2pm

In person, The Center for Mindfulness & CBT in Creve Coeur

$40 per session, billed weekly. All sessions must be paid for regardless of attendance. 30 minute parent only or parent/adolescent intake required ($55) before the start of the group (virtual or in-person scheduling options)

Led by Christine Elder, LPC, ATR, assisted by graduate student intern, Becca Muder.

Christine Elder is an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), under the supervision of Natalie Coriell (LPC, ATR-BC) at The Center for Mindfulness and CBT. She provides services for children, teens, and adults with anxiety, self-esteem issues, and trauma-related disorders. Becca Muder is a graduate student intern from SLU studying social work.