Heartshops/ Corazonadas

Heartshops/ Corazonadas
Heartshop community mural, 2022

Creativity * Psychology * Faith / Creatividad * Sicologia y Fe.

Individual or group sessions that intersect creativity, psychology and Catholic faith. These sessions explore the topics below using metaphors, expressive arts, and creative approaches to wellness. Elements used can include everyday objects, creative movement, play, visual arts, music and connection to nature. No art experience is necessary. Sessions start at 1 hour and grow as many as necessary. I am bilingual and bicultural: servicios en español disponibles.

Heartshops offered in New York, San Francisco Bay Area CA, and remote: The Blessed Sacrament created by 60 teens, clothing exchanged and altered, cartooning to learn non verbal language, Mary co-founder of Heartshops, women mirroring Mary and families learning the art of walking.

Topics

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Trainings & Topics for Consultation for Wellness & Service Providers: 

Check out these topics below for your organization or let's connect for individual support:

  1. How to collaborate with translators: using expressive arts and an experiential approach, this training will offer understanding and tools for service providers. 
  2. Use of expressive arts and play in mental health: Experiential training on how to use non verbal expression and alternative forms of communication using found objects, and various modalities.   
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Fee: Free for the Diocese of Oakland. For others: voluntary generous giving, sliding scale, or fixed rate, by arrangement. Please inquire: kionamedina@gmail.com.

Heartshoppers building a manger from found objects

Testimonials

Kelly Takunda Orphan, Musician, KTO Project:

Kiona is a positive person, a deep thinker and a compassionate listener! Being in her presence is powerful. She brings a multi-cultural lens and a big heart - I highly recommend her work.

Chris, Elementary School Principal:

Kiona brought a sense of calmness, reflection, and the encouragement of self-care for all key stakeholders in our community.

Religious Sister:

Working with Kiona, helped me to identify and know the stumbling blocks that held me from seeing the artistic aspect within.

Public Health Director:

Kiona is a gifted listener, a prayerful woman and guide. She has helped me ground and center myself while offering creative and deeply spiritual insights.