“Even as our bodies grow older, we can stay young at heart. We can’t help growing old on the outside, but if we keep playing, we’ll stay young inside.”

-Elisabeth Kübler-Ross author of On Death and Dying

 

 
 
 
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Developing and leading programs for older adults and individuals living with dementia.

Elizabeth Gronke, ATR-BC, MPS

Board Certified Art Therapist #: 13-240

Photo Credit: Memories By Ana Photography

For Organizations/Institutions:

  • Creates tailor-made groups in a wide variety of settings, from day programs to museum galleries to gardens.

  • Leads focused and interactive trainings for professionals.

  • Hosts zoom sessions and creates engaging videos.

For Families:

  • Gently guides individuals in 1:1 sessions.

  • Supports caregivers in therapeutic groups and through creativity coaching.


We all have that spark of play memory within us and ideally we can find that spark and approach art and art-making with that same energizing focus.


Process over Product

In my work and play, the true value of art-making is in the many cognitive and social benefits of creating together; imagining, talking and getting absorbed in a task. The way it looks in the end is secondary to this.


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Please feel free to reach out!

silverbrightcircle@gmail.com

 

Updates and News!

Innovation grant from the

“I’m Still Here Foundation”

Click the logo to learn more about the I’m Still Here Foundation.

Art Side by Side is now available for sale!

 

“Video Visits” made for The American Folk Art Museum

Each video in this playlist is about 10-14 minutes long, and features a few artworks from the museum’s collection.

 
 

Dementia Arts Spotlight

This nice article was posted on the Dementia Spring website in May 2023. What an honor to be included with the many great artists and creatives who are changing the story of what it means to have a dementia diagnosis. Click here to learn more about Dementia Spring.