when words aren't enough...
34,000 words are available to describe your emotions.
Still, we don’t know what to say or how to say what we always feel.
The human mind is DYNAMIC and complex. Life is messy and STRESSFUL.
A journey of ups and downs, highs and lows.
Welcome to navigating life.
Emotions will always be a part of the experience.
It’s a PRIMAL part of who we are.
Specializing in emotions and mental well-being, Sarah Patterson works with individuals and organizations to master the art of Self Expression through all life stages.
GATHER
...work with Sarah individually or as a group, virtually or in shared space. Learn more
CREATE
...with common supplies, junk mail & artist mediums, explore the creative process in relation to life circumstance. Learn more >
CONNECT
...with Self through the process, gaining clarity and personal story. Learn more >
GATHER
Expressive Arts is the experience driven
solution for mental wellbeing.
worksite wellness
Diversify worksite wellness, foster emotional intelligence through expressive arts engagement. Choose from over a dozen themes including DEI&B programming, experiences are relevant for employee resource groups, HR, leadership development and targeted incentive offerings!
Available. both in-person and virtual,
to elevate the employee experience!
sel programming
Expressive Arts+You=Wellness is a branded curriculum to foster self expression, problem solving, introduce stress and anxiety coping strategies while learning the elements of art for youth. Six-week sessions and customizable options are available for virtual and in-person accommodations.
wellness coaching
Sarah's signature coaching programs are designed with you in mind. Wellness Coaching is a video based collaborative experience utilizing traditional techniques founded in motivational interviewing, positive psychology and neuroscience. All clients are shipped a Studio Art Box with creative tools for the journey. Learn more about Sarah's unique qualifications and experience below.
CREATE
“Process art” is the term for works of art created during an expressive arts engagement. Utilizing common art mediums and tools found in remote workspaces and household junk drawers,
all art making is approachable.
Spontaneity and a sense of playfulness are the only prerequisites!
about Sarah Patterson
Raised among a talented family of artists, musicians and storytellers, coupled with a background in health and wellness; an artful foundation flourished in 2005, when creative genius behind CERASart, Sarah Patterson, completed a program in Expressive Art Therapy. This allowed her the skills to become a certified Expressive Arts Practitioner. She is a dynamic presenter, an empathic listener and sources the beauty in all life offers.
Today, as a Certified Expressive Arts Practitioner, she holds an MS in Mental Health & Wellness, with an emphasis on Family Dynamics, and is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. Sarah curates an Expressive Arts movement by forging partnerships and relationships with companies, organizations, educational institutions and individuals to inspire greater states of wellness, creatively!
Fun facts:
- Sarah loves coffee, dark chocolate and typography
- She is the only sister among seven brothers
- In 1998 she walked the Camino de Santiago
- Corita Kent is one of her favorite artists
- One life goal includes zip lining around the world
- Commissioned chalk art is a side hustle
- She is a mother to two teenagers