MASKED ENCOUNTER—EMOTIONS OF PERSONA WORKSHOP

On Wednesday, August 13, from 10:30 am‐12:00 pm, join us for this creative wellness pilot program from Arterly, an initiative of a Boston College MBA student and a student from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). They are developing an art therapy workshop series that supports emotional expression, social connection, and cognitive engagement—starting with mask painting and visual storytelling. They are offering this pilot session to introduce this concept and engage our community. Jungʹs Persona theory emphasizes the relationship between an individualʹs inner and outer worlds. In social interactions, people wear various masks to adapt to different social settings and role requirements. These masks represent self‐awareness and self‐presentation. Understanding and accepting the different facets of oneʹs inner self is key to achieving psychological balance. Inspired by Jung, participants, guided by the facilitator, will paint on white masks to depict their interactions and emotions with family members or friends. Through the creative process, participants will explore themselves and their relationships with others.

Space is limited, so please register at 617‐730‐2770.