Workshops, programmes and activities through art.

My name is Chiara, and I trained in art therapy at the CREA Institute in Naples, where I explored the helping relationship from both a theoretical and practical perspective, as well as the potential of the arts as tools for listening to oneself and others, fostering awareness, expression and openness.

I have worked in educational, rehabilitative and experiential settings with children, adolescents and adults. I have designed and facilitated workshops in a range of contexts, including the Naples Book Fair, upper secondary schools in Salerno and the surrounding province, and the Emmanuel Residential Pedagogical Centre in Eboli (Salerno).

My approach is grounded in three principles: non-judgement, attention to the process and presence. These help create a welcoming space for exploration, spontaneity, expression and reflection.

I work with a variety of artistic languages, including painting, mark-making, collage, creative writing, caviardage (blackout poetry), photography, audiovisual media, sound and spontaneous movement. Activities may also incorporate body awareness, as well as interaction and sharing within the group.

I work independently, in co-facilitation and as part of educational and healthcare teams. I design and adapt the themes, objectives, methods and duration of each session according to the context and the needs of the people involved, placing value on open and ongoing dialogue.