About

Created in 2020 at the start of the pandemic, this free, online series supports the resilience of our global community through social emotional arts.

In accordance with our mission, with this series we aim to enhance the innate social-emotional benefits of the arts with supportive practices, such as non-judgmental language and reflection, for self-discovery, connection, and empowerment.

Free Online Offerings

When Hope Collides with Chronic Illness: Self-Compassionate Coping through the Arts
Julie Neraas, MDiv
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Noon to 1:30 pm Pacific Time (PT)
Offered in partnership with Creative Healing for Youth in Pain (CHYP) in support of Pain Awareness Month. 

Body Wisdom: An Art Prescription for Pain Relief
Nadia F. Paredes, MA, LMFT, ATR 
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Noon to 1:30 pm Pacific Time (PT)
Offered in partnership with Creative Healing for Youth in Pain (CHYP) in support of Pain Awareness Month. 

Blessing in the Chaos: Writing Our Way To Calm
Jennie Linthorst, MA, CAPF 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Noon to 1:30 pm Pacific Time (PT)

Seeing Without Judging: Reflections on Art & Acceptance
Sam Tidwell
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Noon to 1:30 pm Pacific Time (PT)

Moving through Uncertainty
Erica Hornthal, BC-DMT, LPCC
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Noon to 1:30 pm Pacific Time (PT)

To access our HOPE video archive, click here.

Have five minutes for an arts recess? These fun, how-to videos, curated from our HOPE Series sessions, provide an array of go-to creative arts activities whether looking to recenter, reflect, or restore.

If you or someone you know may be interested in facilitating a workshop, please read here and submit a proposal form.

This series is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.