Groups
I offer groups and retreats for middle schoolers, young adults, women, and others. These gatherings weave together movement, art, nature, and creativity to support connection, exploration, and growth. If you have a specific group of people in mind or would like to create a custom group, I’d love to collaborate with you to design something tailored to your community, demographic, or theme. We can gather at the beautiful Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, or I can bring the experience to you. Below you’ll find current, past, and upcoming groups.
Middle School Art Therapy Group
Ages 11–14 | all genders welcome
This 6-week art therapy group supports middle schoolers in exploring emotions, building coping skills, boosting self-esteem, and strengthening social connections. Through creative activities like art, journaling, and guided discussion, participants can safely explore identity, body image, stress, anxiety, and depression. No artistic experience needed.
Details:
Location: Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center
1690 Glen Canyon Road, Santa Cruz
Duration: 6 weeks | 90-minute sessions
Cost: $540 total ($90/session)
Group Size: Up to 6 participants
Dates: Tuesdays 4-5:30pm, Start date TBD
Email denatherapy@proton.me for more information or to sign up.
Women’s Art & Somatic Therapy Group
A 6-week creative and somatic-based therapy group for women seeking community and deeper self-connection. Through art-making, breathing practices, and Self Breema, we’ll cultivate balance and harmony while exploring emotions, life transitions, relationships, and identity.
No art experience needed, just a willingness to show up and engage.
Details:
Location: Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center
1690 Glen Canyon Road, Santa Cruz
Duration: 6 weeks | 90-minute sessions
Cost: $540 total ($90/session)
Dates: Thursdays 7-8:30pm, (April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2026)
Email denatherapy@proton.me for more information or to sign up.
Being Present Is To Be Yourself
A Nature-Based Women’s Weekend of Renewal
Reconnect with your body, creativity, and the earth during this intimate 2-night retreat
What’s Included:
– Movement and breathwork
– Art with natural materials
– Hands-on time in nature
– Cleansing rituals and personal reflection
– Organic vegetarian meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch & dinner, Sunday breakfast, plus snacks)
– Space to rest, root, and rise
Details:
Location: Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center
1690 Glen Canyon Road, Santa Cruz
Dates: August 15, 5:00 PM – August 17, 12:00 PM, 2025
Email denatherapy@proton.me for more information or to sign up.