Peace of mind

Schools & Community Outreach

Workshops for Schools, Nonprofit Organizations, and Businesses

At Peace of Mind Psychotherapy/Embodied Minds PLLC, we offer transformative creative arts therapy programs designed to empower educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofit organizations across New York City. Our team of skilled Drama Therapists specializes in integrating therapeutic techniques with practical skill development, bringing a unique approach to growth and healing. As a registered vendor, we have collaborated with many schools and organizations in the New York area, providing workshops that tap into the healing and transformative power of creativity.

Our Approach

We believe that creative expression is a powerful catalyst for personal and collective growth. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which relies on verbal communication, creative arts therapies engage the senses, body, and imagination, making them accessible to people from all walks of life. Through the use of art, music, movement, and drama, our approach stimulates multiple areas of the brain and body, promoting emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and physical well-being. This integrative approach helps people heal on multiple levels—mentally, emotionally, and even physically.

Our creative arts therapy workshops create dynamic spaces where participants can build confidence, deepen emotional awareness, and transform their relationship with public speaking, social interactions, and interpersonal communication. Expressing emotions through creative means can be less intimidating and more cathartic than verbalizing them. Art-making, music, and movement allow unconscious feelings to surface safely, helping individuals process trauma, grief or stress in a contained and meaningful way.

Creativity invites playfulness, which can be healing in itself. It allows people to step out of rigid thinking patterns, explore new possibilities, and develop resilience in a way that feels engaging rather than clinical. Many of our programs also incorporate group work, fostering a sense of belonging, empathy, and shared understanding especially beneficial for those struggling with depression, social anxiety, or interpersonal difficulties.

Why Creative Arts Therapy?

Creative arts therapies harness the power of creativity to promote self-expression, resilience, and transformation. They remind us that healing is not just about talking—it’s about feeling, creating, and connecting in ways that words alone may not always allow. Through our programs, we help:

  • Transform public speaking anxiety into confidence
  • Build stronger organizational cultures
  • Enhance professional development
  • Foster inclusive environments
  • Develop essential leadership skills

Workshop Topics Include:

  • Goal setting and intention building
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Emotional regulation skills 
  • Community building exercises
  • Professional storytelling
  • Communication enhancement
  • Public speaking mastery

Programs for School Communities

For Students We use creative arts therapy to support the development of a wide range of skills and personal growth, such as:

  • Social-emotional learning and development
  • Public speaking confidence and skills
  • Cultural integration
  • Goal and intention setting
  • Emotional regulation and reflection
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Community building and peer relationships
  • Healthy approaches to social media interaction
  • Understanding family and cultural history
  • Substance use prevention
  • Age-appropriate sexual health education

For School Staff Our professional development workshops help educators:

  • Build emotional resilience
  • Develop new tools for student engagement
  • Enhance communication skills
  • Foster inclusive classroom environments
  • Strengthen community connections

Programs for Businesses and Organizations

Professional Development Workshops Our business-focused programs utilize creative arts therapy techniques to help professionals:

  • Develop authentic public speaking presence
  • Build presentation confidence
  • Enhance leadership communication
  • Improve team dynamics
  • Strengthen client relationships
  • Master storytelling in business contexts

Public Speaking Excellence We offer specialized workshops that help participants:

  • Transform presentation anxiety into powerful presence
  • Develop compelling narrative techniques
  • Master body language and voice projection
  • Create engaging audience connections
  • Build executive presence
  • Enhance virtual presentation skills

Program Design and Implementation

We understand that every organization has unique needs and challenges. Our process is tailored to ensure we meet your specific goals and objectives

  • Assess community or organizational needs
  • Design targeted creative arts therapy programming
  • Establish clear objectives and outcomes
  • Implement evidence-based interventions
  • Provide ongoing support and evaluation

Success Stories and Impact

We have had the privilege of working with schools in the NYC Department of Education (DOE) system, as well as numerous businesses and nonprofit organizations, where our programs have contributed to:

  • Enhanced presentation skills
  • Improved team dynamics
  • Stronger relationships
  • Better communication outcomes
  • Increased confidence and engagement

Partner With Us

Whether you’re looking to enhance public speaking, address challenges within your school community, or develop your team’s professional presence, our specialists can create customized solutions tailored to your organization’s needs. We begin by understanding your unique culture, dynamics, and development goals, ensuring our interventions lead to impactful, lasting change.

Ready to get started? Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation and explore how our creative arts therapy programs can be implemented in your school, business, or nonprofit organization.