Shauntel Morales
Counsellor / Therapist, Art Psychotherapy
I’m an HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist offering a warm, conversational and collaborative approach to therapy. I support adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship difficulties, identity, self-esteem, and feeling overwhelmed or stuck. My approach is trauma-informed, person-centred and integrative, which means therapy is shaped around you rather than expecting you to fit into one particular method. I offer both traditional talking therapy and creative approaches, depending on what feels most comfortable and useful for you. You do not need to be artistic or use art in our sessions. Art therapy simply gives us another way to explore experiences that may sometimes be difficult to put into words. Above all, I aim to create a space where you can feel genuinely heard, safe and never judged. We can explore what you are carrying at your own pace and work toward greater understanding, emotional wellbeing and meaningful change. I offer therapy in English and Spanish.
Why I host this workshop: to make evidence-based mental health skills feel simple, humane, and usable in real life.
What This Workshop Covers
What does it mean to feel enough?
Our sense of self-worth is shaped by our experiences, relationships, cultural backgrounds, and the expectations placed upon us. But how often do we stop to explore what being enough actually means to us?
The Art of Being Enough is a 90-minute interactive workshop that invites participants to explore self-worth, identity, and self-compassion through creative expression and guided reflection.
Facilitated by an HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist, this workshop combines psychological insights with accessible art-based activities to encourage self-discovery and meaningful reflection.
What to expect:
Explore how personal experiences and cultural expectations influence self-worth.
Engage in a guided creative activity exploring identity and self-perception.
Reflect on the relationship between your authentic self and external expectations.
Learn practical approaches to developing self-compassion.
Participate in optional group discussions and connect with different perspectives.
No artistic experience is necessary. All you need is paper and your preferred drawing materials.
This workshop welcomes adults from all cultural backgrounds and encourages curiosity, openness, and respect for different experiences.
Come as you are. Create without judgment. Discover what being enough means to you.
This is an educational and creative wellbeing workshop, not a substitute for psychotherapy or individualized mental health treatment.
Who it is for
This workshop is for anyone interested in exploring self-worth, identity, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing. It is especially relevant for individuals navigating life transitions, cultural expectations, self-doubt, or challenges with self-acceptance.
Age range
Adults aged 18 and above.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will have had the opportunity to: • Explore how personal experiences, relationships, and cultural expectations influence self-worth. • Identify differences between their authentic sense of self and external expectations. • Use creative expression as a tool for self-reflection and emotional awareness. • Explore practical self-compassion techniques that can be incorporated into everyday life. • Develop a more curious and nonjudgmental approach to understanding themselves.
Approach and activities
This interactive workshop combines psychoeducation, guided reflection, creative expression, and optional group discussion. Participants will engage in an accessible art-based activity exploring the relationship between their authentic identity and the expectations placed upon them. Through visual expression, reflective prompts, and self-compassion exercises, participants will be encouraged to explore personal meaning and consider different perspectives. The workshop emphasizes the creative process rather than artistic ability. Participants may share their reflections voluntarily, and no interpretation of artwork will be imposed.
Session agenda
0–10 minutes | Welcome and introductions Introduction to the workshop, group agreements, and a brief creative check-in. 10–25 minutes | Understanding self-worth Explore how personal experiences, relationships, and cultural expectations influence identity and self-perception. 25–55 minutes | Guided creative exploration Art-based activity: "The Self I Am and the Self I'm Expected to Be." Participants create visual representations of their identity and external expectations. 55–75 minutes | Reflection and discussion Guided reflection on the creative process, with opportunities for voluntary sharing and exploring different perspectives. 75–85 minutes | Practicing self-compassion Introduction to practical self-compassion strategies through a brief reflective exercise. 85–90 minutes | Closing reflections Key takeaways, final reflections, and suggestions for continued personal exploration.
Preparation and materials
Participants are encouraged to join from a quiet, comfortable space where they can engage without interruptions. Materials needed: • Paper, sketchbook, or journal • Preferred art supplies (Paint, pencils etc) • A stable internet connection and a device with audio capabilities
Participation and privacy
This workshop aims to provide a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. • Participation in discussions and sharing of artwork is entirely voluntary. • Participants are encouraged to respect different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. • Personal information and experiences shared by others should remain private. However, confidentiality cannot be absolutely guaranteed in a group setting. • Recording, screenshots, or sharing another participant's artwork or personal information is not permitted without explicit consent. • Participants should avoid offering unsolicited advice, judgments, or interpretations of others' artwork. • This workshop is educational and intended for creative self-exploration. It does not constitute psychotherapy, diagnosis, or individualized mental health treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need artistic experience to participate?
No. This workshop focuses on creative exploration rather than artistic skill. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience.
Will I have to share my artwork or personal experiences?
No. Sharing is entirely optional. Participants are welcome to engage privately in the creative activities and reflections.
What materials do I need?
Paper and any drawing materials you have available, such as pencils, pens, crayons, or markers.
What You Will Take Away
By the end of this workshop, participants will have had the opportunity to:
• Explore how personal experiences, relationships, and cultural expectations influence self-worth.
• Identify differences between their authentic sense of self and external expectations.
• Use creative expression as a tool for self-reflection and emotional awareness.
• Explore practical self-compassion techniques that can be incorporated into everyday life.
• Develop a more curious and nonjudgmental approach to understanding themselves.
How to Prepare
Participants are encouraged to join from a quiet, comfortable space where they can engage without interruptions.
Materials needed:
• Paper, sketchbook, or journal
• Preferred art supplies (Paint, pencils etc)
• A stable internet connection and a device with audio capabilities