Breaking Through the Box: A Transformative Art Therapy Experience

At Sage House an essential part of our mission is community outreach and the empowerment of individuals struggling to find their voice. Our Sage House interns recently had the privilege of facilitating a group art therapy workshop, Breaking Through the Box, at the Claim Your Voice event. This interactive experience was designed to help women identify and challenge the barriers that prevent them from expressing their authentic selves.

The energy in the room was palpable as participants engaged deeply with the process, transforming personal and societal expectations into powerful symbols of self-liberation.

The workshop began with each participant decorating a small box or cardboard structure with words and images representing the external and internal pressures they have encountered—expectations from family, society, workplace norms, and self-imposed limitations. As they worked, discussions emerged organically about how these constraints had shaped their identities and choices.

The session concluded with a reflective discussion, where participants shared insights on what it felt like to break free from symbolic constraints. Many expressed a sense of empowerment and catharsis, describing how the act of creation helped them reimagine their identity beyond imposed expectations.

Workshops like Breaking Through the Box highlight the transformative power of art therapy in fostering self-awareness and emotional growth.

If you're interested in bringing group art therapy to your next event, reach out to Sage House to explore how we can create a meaningful and impactful experience together. Connect with us today!