Kayleigh (she/her) is currently in her final year of working towards her Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and her certification in Eco-Therapy at Lewis and Clark School for Education and Counseling. Throughout her life, Kayleigh’s passion for creative , and her relationship with the non-human natural world have significantly supported her in her own mental, physical and spiritual wellness. She is currently working as a Student Eco-Art Therapy Intern in an outdoor, experiential-based outpatient therapy setting. In this role, Kayleigh supports clients from a variety of populations as they invest in their own journeys of self-discovery and empowerment.
I dedicate this piece to my mother. Thank you for everything mom. I am here today because of your love, support, and sacrifice.
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Amidst it all, I turn to my roots, finding nutrients and support from the solid earth beneath me. I look to the sky. The clouds are thick, and the rain is cold. I embrace the discomfort they bring, finding beauty in the ways they support my growth. I remember that I am part of a larger cycle, and I am always in process. The seasons will change, and the wind will shift.
I look around me at you, my community. With gratitude and longing I extend my branches, offering refuge and seeking the warm embrace of connection. The more I learn to receive, the more I am able to experience the gift of giving. To care for myself is to care for others and to care for others is to care for myself.
Mother Tree
Credit: Kayleigh G.
Mother Tree
Credit: Kayleigh G.
Mother Tree
Credit: Kayleigh G.
Mother Tree
Credit: Kayleigh G.
Mother Tree
Credit: Kayleigh G.
Kayleigh G.
Art Therapy is located in room 326 of Rogers Hall on the Graduate Campus. MSC: 86
Mother TreeCredit: Kayleigh G.
Mother TreeCredit: Kayleigh G.
Mother TreeCredit: Kayleigh G.
Mother TreeCredit: Kayleigh G.
Mother TreeCredit: Kayleigh G.
