Creative Wellness

Creative Wellness services are free and available to all Montefiore associates, including those of Einstein College. The Associate Wellness Creative Program Manager, a licensed art therapist, is available for the following services:

One-on-one consultations
Workshops for departments/teams

Please contact Jamie Shoneman, LCAT, ATR-BC, CASAC at [email protected] or 646.864.7675.

Creative Wellness Services Flyer

Both options can be adapted to fit the goals and needs for each individual and/or department team and can utilize art making, expressive writing, breathwork and other supportive therapeutic processes. Common goals might include developing the following:

Stress release and management	Self-esteem
Coping skills	Relaxation
Strength building	Neuroplasticity
Expressive outlets	Processing loss/grief
Connections and team building	Mindfulness techniques
Combating compassion fatigue and/or other burn out challenges	Learning from a new and enjoyable experience

The sessions can utilize a variety of expressive and art modalities. No previous art experience is necessary for any of our workshops or individual sessions! Examples of materials we might utilize include, but are not limited to, the following:

Collage	Expressive writing and poetry
Watercolor	Bookmaking
Markers/Pens/Drawing materials	Breathwork
Mixed Media	Meditation
Altered Books	Mindfulness Techniques
Photography	3D Sculpture

Take a Break with Coloring Pages

Associates can take a break and practice mindfulness by downloading and printing coloring pages:

This site provides only highlights of the Montefiore‘s Benefits & Wellness Programs and does not attempt to cover all details. Complete details are contained in the Plan documents and/or insurance company contracts, which legally govern the Program and which are controlling in the event of the conflict. Montefiore expects to continue these plans indefinitely, but reserves the right to change, modify or terminate the Plans in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason. In addition, the tax treatment of these benefits is subject to change without notice, as determined by federal, state or local tax authorities.