Renew Discover Connect Retreat in Cody, Wyoming -1 hour from Yellowstone
Friday-Monday October 21- 24

The retreat will include an exploration of self and  reflection on the book, the Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford, art therapy about our internal family systems, relaxing moments for movement and outdoor activities like hiking, and a cultural tour. Connecting with other people in a calm and fun environment with options for reflection: journal, walk the Labyrinth, and reflect on your path .
The price is $950.
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Cost includes:

  • A copy of the book
  • Transportation from the airport
  • Meals for each day of the retreat
  • Accommodations at a beautiful retreat center
  • Activity guide- yoga/movement daily, outdoor exploring of the region, and meditation.
  • Art therapy and a pack of art supplies.
  • A writing/drawing journal
* Participants are encouraged to bring art supplies as well. 

INFORMATION SESSION on ZOOM Saturday, March 5, 9am -11am EST 

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Renew-Connect-Discover -Retreat Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 24-28, 2022

The Renew-Discover-Connect Retreat has been Postponed until Fall 2022             
​Details Forthcoming

Experience alcohol paints, drawing, and journaling
Want to access your strengths and capacities? Feel tired of doing things the old way? Are you isolated in your work or life? Do you seek to integrate parts of yourself? Are you always on the brink of success but cannot reach your desires?
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The deep parts of the self contain veins of personal strength. It is only in accessing these parts that we begin to hope in new possibilities and overcome our challenges.
The Restore-Connect-Discover Retreat is an opportunity to refresh your senses and awareness at a beautiful resort in the mid-winter. The retreat promises:
  • Art Therapy based on “Parts“ work (the Shadow Self and its roles— Protector, Hidden, Exile, Ego)
  • Meditations on the shadow and light sides of us
  • Post-retreat 30 minutes counseling consultation
  • Movement and yoga daily
  • Your own copy of the book The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford
  • Art Supply Gift Bag
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided
  • Transportation from the airport is also included

Where: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at a beautiful retreat center property near the beach.

Dates: February 24-28, 2022 (Thursday afternoon thru Monday morning)

Registration: Please share your interest with me, Erin, by December 1, 2021. Final day for Registration: December 24.

Costs: $950 per person. Financing plans are available. Flight additional.

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Glass Mosaic Mandala, 11.5"x11.5" Workshop, May 31, 2021
What makes New Creations Counseling and Art Therapy unique?
We help identify a problem and expand one's thinking. We are not our thoughts but our thoughts inform our actions. We can reach a goal, build a community, expand our minds by changing our thoughts. ​

New Art Therapy and Creativity Group: Walking in the Woods. 

A 6-week Art Therapy Group supporting your artistic voice and practice in a dynamic creative community. 
When: Saturday, October 16- November 20, 10am-11:45 am, EST.  Where: a Zoom session from your home or art workshop. 

Black Lives matter

George Perry Floyd Jr. (October 14, 1973 – May 25, 2020) was an African-American man who was killed by police during an arrest in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020.

I honor the dignity of all lives and black lives are all lives. 
In The Era of COVID-19
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During this time of social distancing, I offer video and phone counseling sessions. 

What can we do? 
Please prepare to have art supplies available in our appointment. I can offer art and talk therapy and EMDR.

self-care: Meditation

Check out the Wellness and Mental Health Resources created for relaxation and calm.

Upcoming: plaster casting half-day workshop.
​ Save the date: January 18, 10AM -1pm, MLK weekend. 

Plaster Casting Workshop. Learn to plaster cast including casting a face mask or other body part. Decorate the completed cast. All supplies provided. 
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Date: Saturday, January 28
Time:  10am-1pm
​Location: Brookland
Cost:$45/participant 

​1-DAY SILK MARBLING WORKSHOP

Borrowing from Japanese and Turkish traditions, we will create beautiful design of silk scarves or designs on high quality paper. 


Date: Saturday, November 16
Time:  10am-12:30pm
​Location: Brookland
Cost:$40/participant 

Change Retreat, Friday, October 19, 2:30-5pm
​bluebird Sky yoga

Autumn is a natural time for transitions as the weather begins to cool, and leaves change color and fall away. As we move into the season of fall, what are you able and willing to change or do differently? This workshop will carve out space for a mini-retreat which will include meditation, reflection, watercolor painting and intention setting at Bluebird Sky Yoga. Led by Erin Brindle, Art Therapist and Yoga with Rabbi Sarah Tasman. COST: $75. Email newcreations.dc@gmail.com to REGISTER. 

rest retreat, Friday, November 2, 2:30-5pm
 Bluebird Sky Yoga Studio 
Cost: $35; scholarships available for those in need

Do you feel like life is whizzing by? Take some time before the rush of the holiday season for a self-care retreat to give yourself some time to relax and rest. Join Erin Brindle, art therapist, and Sarah Tasman, community rabbi for this beautiful yoga and art workshop.
If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. 
-Vincent Van Gogh

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Hands of New Creations, Pencil and Oil Pastel on Paper, 2005.