Our 2026 Programs
At The Artful Life Counseling Center, we believe healing happens through creativity, movement, and connection. We’re excited to offer therapeutic groups designed to help clients reduce stress, build confidence, and foster relationships through expressive arts therapy.
Instructor: Danielle Jacobs, LMHC
Day/Time: Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 PM
Dates: April 28th, May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th & June 2nd, 9th 16th
Location: Dochas House of Yoga - 142 Canal St Unit C, Salem, MA 01970
*Location is subject to change
Participants: 10-12 maximum
*Number of participants is subject to change
Cool, Calm, and Creative
Ages 10–13 | 6 Weeks
For kids who feel big feelings deeply. This playful, arts-based group helps pre-teens:
Understand anxiety and stress in age-appropriate ways
Learn calming tools they can actually use
Build bravery in trying new things
Make friends who “get it”
A space where sensitive kids feel capable - not overwhelmed.
Discover Calm: Managing Stress through Yoga & Journaling
A Therapeutic Expressive Arts Group for Adults
Join us for an 8-week, gentle group experience designed for adults of all levels, where yoga, journaling, and mindfulness come together to support your well-being.
In this nurturing space, you’ll:
🧘 Practice yoga postures, breathing techniques, and guided meditation to ground and balance your mind and body.
✍ Explore your emotions through creative expression using journaling and movement.
📖 Learn practical coping skills to manage life’s daily challenges with more ease.
This unique group offers a chance to relax, unwind, and reconnect with yourself, all while discovering new creative tools to navigate stress.
Summer 2026 Groups
Give your child a summer experience that builds skills for life while feeling creative, engaging, and genuinely fun. Our small-group therapy programs blend art, movement, and connection to help kids and teens grow in confidence, emotional strength, and self-understanding all in a supportive, welcoming environment.
Regulate and Create
Ages 14–16 | 6 Weeks
For teens navigating anxiety, identity, and social pressure. Through art, movement, and reflection, teens will:
Understand their nervous system and emotional patterns
Build self-compassion and confidence
Strengthen coping skills and decision-making
Create a meaningful final art piece that reflects their growth
A space to express, connect, and feel understood.
The Art of Adulting
Ages 17–19 | 6 Weeks
For young people stepping into independence. This group supports teens in:
Manage stress and overwhelm
Communicate emotions clearly
Build self-advocacy and leadership skills
Explore identity and future goals creatively
Healing isn’t linear. Growing up is an art. Come create your path forward.
Why Parents Choose Our Summer Groups
Small, therapist-led groups
Creative, hands-on experiences (not lectures)
Real tools for anxiety, confidence, and emotional regulation
A supportive peer community
Important Information
All groups are structured psychotherapy groups led by licensed clinicians and are billable through insurance. We accept most major insurance plans; families are responsible for any copay, deductible, or coinsurance required by their policy. An intake session is required prior to enrollment to ensure appropriate clinical fit.
Rainbowdance®
Ages 3-5 | 6 Weeks
Rainbowdance® is a playful, movement-based therapeutic group designed to help young children strengthen emotional regulation skills through nurturing, attachment-focused activities. Using music, rhythm, storytelling, and gentle movement, children develop the ability to manage big feelings, connect with others, and feel safe and confident in new situations.
Rainbowdance® provides a predictable and supportive structure that helps children:
Strengthen secure attachment through positive, attuned interactions
Practice calming and self-regulation skills in a fun, engaging way
Build confidence, empathy, and cooperative play skills
Experience joy and connection through music, movement, and stories