Art for Wellness Event is Oct. 7

Art therapy is an accepted practice in the world of counseling, psychology and clinical therapy, something that has shown success with people of all ages in individual sessions to couples, family and group sessions. To learn about how art can be used in the therapeutic healing process for depression, PTSD, anxiety and mood disorders, the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) will hold an Art for Wellness Event. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 in the University Union’s Phoenix Room. Presenters include Dr. Rosalie Durante; counselor Judith Ribbens; artist, speaker and veterans’ advocate Jeff Boire; and artist Michael Mills. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion Q&A, with an opportunity to view artwork on display and meet the artists, and bid on silent auction items.