Creativity is a powerful disruptor of unhealthy habits. In a world driven by massive industries profiting from our inertia, numbing comforts, and constant consumption, creativity offers a bold alternative: a chance to stop absorbing and start generating—to shift out of autopilot, become the creator, and express ourselves. When we do, we boost neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to rewire and grow—while igniting feelings of joy and deep, lasting satisfaction .

Each day, we absorb negativity—subtle wounds beneath our awareness, from personal stress to collective pain. Sometimes life gets messy: overwhelming triggers, sharp emotions. One of the most beautiful ways to find release is through art. By creating, we externalize tension and begin processing it. This is especially powerful when shared in safe, compassionate communities.

How often have you felt it’s inappropriate to rage during a meeting or burst into tears in an Uber? That’s why we need spaces dedicated to healthy emotional expression. At Catharsis, we intentionally craft these safe spaces to feel and release together. Your feelings are valid, but they don’t have to use your body as their home to live in forever.

Our workshops range from creativity-focused sessions—learning through the process of making—to community gatherings and themed explorations of pain or joy. Both Phillippa Schmulian and I are healing practitioners, combining our insights, creativity, and abiliies to guide you on an artful journey of self-discovery and psychological exploration.

If you like placing your feet on the more mystical side of the river of life, we offer workshops that weave psychic channeling, oracle-card inspiration, ceremony, and metaphysical themes into artmaking. But if you prefer flow and social connection without the spiritual dive, we host things like life‑drawing sessions, shared canvas painting, and open-mic events. Almost every session begins with meditation or grounding, and we usually offer an alchemical plant-based mocktail designed to deepen focus, spark creativity, open intuition, or soften the heart.

Instead of increased cellphone or television screen time, let’s shift the direction humanity seems to be moving down to gather with new friends. We invite you to join us in sharing your story, your laughter, your tears and your heart with community. Connection, presence and creation are deeply ingrained human needs.