Testimonials About the Expressive Arts Workshop
"Lorena, your workshop was extremely well received. The participants enjoyed the interaction, especially those that were higher
functioning. You provided a lot of joy to the group. Thank you."
Fran Floersheimer - Program Manager
Care Consultation, ARTS (Alzheimer’s Recreation Training Services)
Alzheimer's Association- www.alz.org
"Lorena, the (Diabetes Support Group) patients loved the expressive arts activities. I told my Director what you did and she thought it
was great. The patient’s said that they really enjoyed being part of the program and not just sitting and listening. Thank you again for
your wonderful program and I look forward to seeing you again soon."
Janice Hertz RN, CDE
Certified Diabetes Educator
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
"Lorena: I would like to thank you for the EA workshop you lead at the Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) staff meeting on
November 7, 2007. You presented us with a wonderful opportunity to learn more about ourselves and our co-workers in a fun,
creative, non-judgmental environment. The staff truly enjoyed the exercises you chose for our group. The EA workshop allowed us to
see the importance of the arts in the self development of not only youth, but also adults. The workshop provides such a unique way
for individuals to learn about themselves and others in a non-critical, fun and safe environment.
Sincerely, Jean McMillan Executive Director Palmer Drug Abuse Program, www.pdaphouston.org
"Lorena: On behalf of Psi Beta - HCC Chapter, I would like to thank you for conducting an Expressive Arts Workshop for us
yesterday, Feb 19, 2008. It was a wonderful and meaningful experience for all who attended, to get in touch with the aspects of
ourselves that may have been hidden or neglected. Again, many thanks for facilitating this memorable workshop!"
Joanne Chiehwen Hsu, Ph. D.,
Psychology Professor and Department Chair Dept of Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology
Houston Community College - Northwest"
"I had the opportunity to be part of one of Lorena's workshops and got really impressed on how from pressumingly simplistic directed
activities participants were able to gather info from their minds and hearts that was hidden somewhere like the big elephant in the
room of their lives. It was a very moving and helpful experience. Knowing her book Spiritual Healing with Art also helped me to see
the critical importance of art in our lives and how we can actually use it to heal, to leave our baggage behind and move on."
Mariela Tinoco
Human Resources Professional /Appreciative Career Coach
Career 4 Change
"As one of Lorena's first workshop participants a few years ago (2002), I can attest to the healing powers of art. The lifeline painting
experience helped me to let go of the past, see what is important now, and highlight my dreams for the future. "
Georgie Collis - Senior Training Manager Career Development
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC
"You Divine phenomenal Woman Being! You are a great and I mean great facilitator. You were and are so calmed and centered.
Everything to me flowed well from one thing to another. It was fun and energetic, yet it was deeply moving. I was really surprised by
my reaction and my art. I admire your courage to deal with a controversial topic. It was beautiful! Thank you." L.M.B.
"Me diverti, goze como loca. Ademas me permitiste entrar en las profundidades mas secretas de mi misma. Tu expontaneidad, tu
diosa interna, tu creatividad y mera presencia hicieron de este workshop una experiencia inolvidable para mi (y para muchas
tambien.) Sos una facilitadora y una artista incredible!! Gracias.": R.S.
"Your relaxed, fun presence worked. You constantly gave permission to 'do what you want' A lot of freedom to explore any direction,
nice. Glad you had people up and moving for ½ hour. Nice timing and design of movement, art and sharing. Your enthusiasm for life
inspires others. Thanks" N.R.
"Congratulations on doing such a f*cking great job! I admire you for doing a workshop on this, I would like to have that kind of
courage. The sharing was very important and interesting to hear the variety of insights that came out in your offering." B.K.
"You arranged the room in an inviting way with costumes, scarves around the circle and also on the banister of the entrance. It was
great that you gave out copies of the lyrics so people could understand them and sing them. The group seemed to enjoy moving to
the music and was very playful in dancing and singing, very good to have a lively, playful evening. The message of the lyrics seemed
to inspire much of the art and touched into darker issues and memories. The art that emerged from it was thought provoking." S. D.
"You are so warm and genuine, your love, excitement and enthusiasm are infectious. They drew me in to your workshop. It was good
to move - if I had spent time sitting straight after dinner I may have got very sleepy! The lyrics were hard for me. - I think some gay
women might have felt unable to connect with it. - I was very surprised how much came out for me in the art and in sharing it. It was
good that you kept the plan simple. It gave me time to let my feelings really emerge and to have time to explore them and share
them. It left me with some feeling of vulnerability my "difference" from other group members. You responded directly to me when I
shared with the whole group - That was very valuable to me, gave me a feeling of being heard and really acknowledged. I needed
that after sharing, helped me feel safe again." L. A.
"Me has ensenado una nueva manera de aproximacion al trabajo con la sexualidad, con un recurso original y que sin duda atrae
con fuerza emociones en los participantes. Reconosco en ti la autenticidad, la irreverencia, la honestidad, un sentido de la
provocacion y tu condicion inexpugnable de artista apacionada." S.S
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