When you tend to your creativity it tends to you. Make your marks.
Four consecutive weeks free with a membership trial.
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Welcome.
We are a community
FREE of judgment.
Have you ever been told you’re too sensitive?
Or like you need a unique language to express yourself in this world?
The Creative School for Integration is a community of people learning to speak their own language––maybe for the first time.
Are you looking for a judgment-free space for creative rest, or supportive community as you begin, return to, or deepen a creative practice? The Creative School for Integration invites highly sensitive, autistic, and non-verbal individuals to make your marks.
FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Do I have to attend specific dates or creative sessions to benefit?
Our weekly creative sessions and drop-ins flow with the ever-changing seasons. Join in at any time, or pick back up right where you left off.
There are no chapters to finish or rigid courses to complete. Instead, the benefits are cumulative—focused simply on cultivating a daily practice and integrating creative expression into your everyday life.
Do I have to attend specific dates or creative sessions to benefit?
Our weekly creative sessions and drop-ins flow with the ever-changing seasons. Join in at any time, or pick back up right where you left off.
There are no chapters to finish or rigid courses to complete. Instead, the benefits are cumulative—focused simply on cultivating a daily practice and integrating creative expression into your everyday life.
What supplies do I need to participate?
You’ll want something to make marks with and a surface to work on. This could be a notebook, journal, or drawing paper. Gather markers, pens, charcoal, pastels, or paint in any colors that call to you. Ultimately, you can work with whatever you have on hand.
What supplies do I need to participate?
You’ll want something to make marks with and a surface to work on. This could be a notebook, journal, or drawing paper. Gather markers, pens, charcoal, pastels, or paint in any colors that call to you. Ultimately, you can work with whatever you have on hand.
What is the benefit of breathing and meditating before working creatively?
Breathing and meditating with the natural world allows us to step out of unhealthy constructs and into our Creative HEART Space, the source of self-acceptance and pure potential.
What is the benefit of breathing and meditating before working creatively?
Breathing and meditating with the natural world allows us to step out of unhealthy constructs and into our Creative HEART Space, the source of self-acceptance and pure potential.
How often should I participate in the sessions?
Just like physical exercise, the benefits of this work build over time. Attend as often as you need to fuel your creative practice. Your membership includes up to eight live monthly sessions and unlimited access to our recorded library. Choose the rhythm that aligns best with you.
How often should I participate in the sessions?
Just like physical exercise, the benefits of this work build over time. Attend as often as you need to fuel your creative practice. Your membership includes up to eight live monthly sessions and unlimited access to our recorded library. Choose the rhythm that aligns best with you.
Do I need to know how to draw to participate?
You do not need to know how to draw to participate.
In fact, Creative School for Integration challenges how drawing is defined by traditional Western canons of observation, art, and skill. Embodied Mark Making is a foundational creative practice. Before we formed letters, symbols, or images, we made marks—with our hands, on the earth, in the sand, and on paper.
These instinctive expressions are still alive within us, connecting us to all forms of creativity.
Do I need to know how to draw to participate?
You do not need to know how to draw to participate.
In fact, Creative School for Integration challenges how drawing is defined by traditional Western canons of observation, art, and skill. Embodied Mark Making is a foundational creative practice. Before we formed letters, symbols, or images, we made marks—with our hands, on the earth, in the sand, and on paper.
These instinctive expressions are still alive within us, connecting us to all forms of creativity.
Is it possible to receive artistic instruction from the Creative Guides?
90-minute Private Integration sessions are a great opportunity to explore individualized artistic instruction with a Creative Guide.
Is it possible to receive artistic instruction from the Creative Guides?
90-minute Private Integration sessions are a great opportunity to explore individualized artistic instruction with a Creative Guide.
What is Embodied Mark-Making & Journaling?
Embodied Mark Making & Journaling is a foundational creative practice. Long before letters, symbols, or images, we made marks with our hands in the earth and sand. These instinctive expressions still live within us, connecting us to all creative mediums.
This practice invites you to return to an intuitive, physical way of creating. Through guided meditation, you will listen, feel, and allow your inner impulses to take form—whether that shapes itself into raw mark-making, reflective journaling, or both.
What is Embodied Mark-Making & Journaling?
Embodied Mark Making & Journaling is a foundational creative practice. Long before letters, symbols, or images, we made marks with our hands in the earth and sand. These instinctive expressions still live within us, connecting us to all creative mediums.
This practice invites you to return to an intuitive, physical way of creating. Through guided meditation, you will listen, feel, and allow your inner impulses to take form—whether that shapes itself into raw mark-making, reflective journaling, or both.
Can’t make the live sessions?
No problem. A monthly membership gives you full access to our recorded membership library. Watch whenever it works for you and participate at your own pace.
Can’t make the live sessions?
No problem. A monthly membership gives you full access to our recorded membership library. Watch whenever it works for you and participate at your own pace.
What are our recommendations for fully engaging with session recordings?
Before diving in, we recommend silencing your phone and closing extra browser tabs. Take a moment to clear away any other distractions, and keep your creative supplies by your side—just as if you were here with us live. From there, simply respond to the prompts and trust the creativity moving through you. We also ask that you fully immerse yourself in the opening and closing of our sessions. Being present for the start opens up that creative portal, while staying until the end lets us close our space together with a sense of completeness and gratitude.
What are our recommendations for fully engaging with session recordings?
Before diving in, we recommend silencing your phone and closing extra browser tabs. Take a moment to clear away any other distractions, and keep your creative supplies by your side—just as if you were here with us live. From there, simply respond to the prompts and trust the creativity moving through you. We also ask that you fully immerse yourself in the opening and closing of our sessions. Being present for the start opens up that creative portal, while staying until the end lets us close our space together with a sense of completeness and gratitude.
Am I being asked to give up critical thinking to get into my Creative HEART Space?
We don’t believe in erasing or abandoning any part of ourselves. We are here to bring harmony to our spiritual and physical lives by tapping into the deep, inherent nourishment within us. This alignment fuels our critical thinking and inspires intentional action. Integrated harmony is the new norm.
Am I being asked to give up critical thinking to get into my Creative HEART Space?
We don’t believe in erasing or abandoning any part of ourselves. We are here to bring harmony to our spiritual and physical lives by tapping into the deep, inherent nourishment within us. This alignment fuels our critical thinking and inspires intentional action. Integrated harmony is the new norm.
What is holding Creative Tension of the Opposites?
When we hold the creative tension of opposites (like anxiety/excitement or staying/going), we practice what author and dream psychologist Marion Woodman termed "holding both." This means completely welcoming ourselves as we are—resting in an energetically neutral place that opens the door to self-compassion.
What is holding Creative Tension of the Opposites?
When we hold the creative tension of opposites (like anxiety/excitement or staying/going), we practice what author and dream psychologist Marion Woodman termed "holding both." This means completely welcoming ourselves as we are—resting in an energetically neutral place that opens the door to self-compassion.
What if angst, anger, fear, shame, and agitation are present during a session?
When we slow down enough to hold both, we access pure potential. Giving ourselves permission to feel these emotions stops us from bypassing or erasing parts of ourselves. Instead of running, we welcome our feelings, invite them into our Creative HEART Space, and patiently wait for what they reveal. It takes true courage to pause our busy lives, explore these hidden corners, and meet them with deep compassion. Embodied Mark Making & Journaling provides a safe haven for your darkest and most confusing emotions. Within your Creative HEART Space, you hold the power to transmute challenging human experiences—free from self-judgment or hurtful projection
What if angst, anger, fear, shame, and agitation are present during a session?
When we slow down enough to hold both, we access pure potential. Giving ourselves permission to feel these emotions stops us from bypassing or erasing parts of ourselves. Instead of running, we welcome our feelings, invite them into our Creative HEART Space, and patiently wait for what they reveal. It takes true courage to pause our busy lives, explore these hidden corners, and meet them with deep compassion. Embodied Mark Making & Journaling provides a safe haven for your darkest and most confusing emotions. Within your Creative HEART Space, you hold the power to transmute challenging human experiences—free from self-judgment or hurtful projection
What is included in the Creative School for Integration Library?
The Creative School for Integration Library features recordings of our live membership sessions. It also includes research links and resources that ground the philosophies and scientific data inspiring our school. Access to the library is exclusive to our monthly members.
What is included in the Creative School for Integration Library?
The Creative School for Integration Library features recordings of our live membership sessions. It also includes research links and resources that ground the philosophies and scientific data inspiring our school. Access to the library is exclusive to our monthly members.
Why choose session recordings?
We design our recordings to fit your life. If your work, school, or personal schedule makes it hard to attend live, you can dive into the creative material whenever it works for you. They are also perfect for revisiting past sessions to deepen your practice.
Why choose session recordings?
We design our recordings to fit your life. If your work, school, or personal schedule makes it hard to attend live, you can dive into the creative material whenever it works for you. They are also perfect for revisiting past sessions to deepen your practice.
Since our creative sessions flow with the seasons of the Chinese five phases of the Wu Xing, you might wonder: is it okay to work with a session recorded during a different season?
Yes, you can absolutely work with any creative session recording at any time you feel inspired.
The Chinese five phases of the Wu Xing correspond to several cyclical systems, including the twenty-four-hour day; the directions of east, south, center, west, and north; and the changing seasons of spring, summer, late summer, autumn, and winter. Additionally, your proximity to the equator will affect how you personally experience each season.
This website features an excellent body clock diagram showing how the phases (and organs) correspond to the time of day.
🕒 The Wu Xing Organ Body Clock
🪵 Wood / Liver / Gallbladder: Approx. 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM
🪙 Metal / Lung / Large Intestine: Approx. 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM
⏳ Earth / Stomach / Spleen: Approx. 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🔥 Fire / Heart / Small Intestine: Approx. 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
💧 Water / Bladder / Kidney: Approx. 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
🌟 Fire / Pericardium / Triple Burner: Approx. 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
This website also outlines the "cosmological" directions of Wu Xing:
🧭 Cosmological Directions
South corresponds to Fire 🔥
North corresponds to Water 💧
East corresponds to Wood 🪵
West corresponds to Metal 🪙
Center corresponds to Earth ⏳
There are also many other traditional associations, including colors, tastes, planets, and zodiac signs.
When working with these session recordings, simply tune in to what feels most supportive for you. Ultimately, practicing whenever you can is the most potent medicine!
Since our creative sessions flow with the seasons of the Chinese five phases of the Wu Xing, you might wonder: is it okay to work with a session recorded during a different season?
Yes, you can absolutely work with any creative session recording at any time you feel inspired.
The Chinese five phases of the Wu Xing correspond to several cyclical systems, including the twenty-four-hour day; the directions of east, south, center, west, and north; and the changing seasons of spring, summer, late summer, autumn, and winter. Additionally, your proximity to the equator will affect how you personally experience each season.
This website features an excellent body clock diagram showing how the phases (and organs) correspond to the time of day.
🕒 The Wu Xing Organ Body Clock
🪵 Wood / Liver / Gallbladder: Approx. 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM
🪙 Metal / Lung / Large Intestine: Approx. 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM
⏳ Earth / Stomach / Spleen: Approx. 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🔥 Fire / Heart / Small Intestine: Approx. 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
💧 Water / Bladder / Kidney: Approx. 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
🌟 Fire / Pericardium / Triple Burner: Approx. 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
This website also outlines the "cosmological" directions of Wu Xing:
🧭 Cosmological Directions
South corresponds to Fire 🔥
North corresponds to Water 💧
East corresponds to Wood 🪵
West corresponds to Metal 🪙
Center corresponds to Earth ⏳
There are also many other traditional associations, including colors, tastes, planets, and zodiac signs.
When working with these session recordings, simply tune in to what feels most supportive for you. Ultimately, practicing whenever you can is the most potent medicine!
Can I attend live sessions with my young child nearby?
Yes. We welcome parents and guardians who wish to be part of our live communal space. We remember the busy days of raising a family and understand that your little one might need to be right next to you.
To support a deeply restful environment for everyone—especially those down-regulating their nervous systems—we ask that you use your discretion and please turn your Zoom video off if your child becomes a visual distraction.
Can I attend live sessions with my young child nearby?
Yes. We welcome parents and guardians who wish to be part of our live communal space. We remember the busy days of raising a family and understand that your little one might need to be right next to you.
To support a deeply restful environment for everyone—especially those down-regulating their nervous systems—we ask that you use your discretion and please turn your Zoom video off if your child becomes a visual distraction.
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