Digital Studio

For teens who would like a small group social environment with an opportunity to express themselves creatively.

There is a new and innovative way to help your child express feelings and learn about themselves in a safe group of 6 members. Digital Art Therapy uses computer graphic software, stock photos and drawing software to highlight issues kids are dealing with through art where they can be addressed. Teens can make digital expressions in photo collages, digital paintings, music videos and animations to express their feelings and explore their situations. Every week we’ll learn a new computer technique from the leader and from a group member as well as social and personal skills as they come up in the context of the group.

If your teen can relate to these things they may be a good candidate for digital studio:

• Feeling different than people at school
• Holding in emotions
  
• Unable to talk about what’s bothering them
• Not having many friends
• Feeling misunderstood
• Loves the computer
• Likes art, video games, or animation
  

Requirements for attending the group:

• Bring your own laptop(Mac or PC)
• Loaded with your own favorite graphic software
  • A Photo program: Photoshop or Gimp (free), Corel, or other Photo program
  • A drawing program: Art Rage ($20) or Corel, Illustrator, Paint or other program

For grades 9-12

Friday nights 6PM-8PM – $35 per session -  Admission allowed at any time. Free consultation interview with parent and teen required before beginning group.

Includes private Digital Studio website where art work can be posted between sessions only for studio members to see and exchange tips.

All levels welcome.

Location: Mendel Psychological Associates

Call Ginger Poole at 919-876-1314 to find out more details and to schedule an initial interview.