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At The Therapy Garden, we offer a variety of supportive and engaging programs designed to help adults build skills for independence, connection, and a fulfilling life. Whether you are looking to enhance real-life communication, explore artistic talents in a low-pressure setting, or refine technical art skills, our programs provide a safe and inclusive environment to foster social growth, connect with peers, and express yourself.
This is a program created at The Therapy Garden to provide a safe place for individuals wanting to socialize independently. With Brunch Bunch, you will be served a bagel breakfast and have time to just enjoy yourself and socialize. Anyone coming to spend time with us here is welcome to use the available amenities. If you want to make yourself a cup of coffee and watch some TV, you’re free to do so! Or maybe you are more interested in spending time in the art studio, that works too. You could even play a game of Uno with a friend! The point is this is your time to spend how you choose. While those coming to hang at the office during this time will be supervised, this is not a structured class or program. Speech Pathologists and DSPs on site will interact and help foster socialization with attendees but are not there to work on any specific skills or provide one-on-one service.
Important notes:
We are not a day program
We cannot administer medication of any kind
Craft Club is a slower paced, loosely structured class for those who are looking to socialize while making art or just spend some time expressing themselves creatively. Participants in this class are encouraged to choose what they want to do, whether this is creating a project of their own or picking what the instructor chooses for the day. Those who are a part of this class will be included in the end of the year art show to show off their work!
Craft Club may be a good fit for you if…
You are looking for a low-pressure social setting with a small class size to enjoy yourself and relax
You are looking to meet new friends who also like art
You love to do art like coloring, painting, working with clay, or following step-by-step instructions in a craft
One hour of class time is a good stopping point for you
Studio Art is a class where we focus on a variety of fine art skills. We work with pencils, pens, markers, and paint to name a few materials. Students in this class will work to learn foundational skills and further develop their creative voice. This class is included in the art show at the end of the semester!
Painting may be a good fit for you if…
You are looking for a class to learn more technical skills and practice them in demos in addition to projects
You enjoy focusing on more than one project at a time
You want a class where you can socialize but the main focus is your artwork
You like to do multiple different types of artwork
Two hours of class is something that you would enjoy
Painting is a class that is great to take if you have already enjoyed Studio Art or if you just love to paint! In this class, we focus on using a variety of different paints and liquid mediums for all 12 weeks. Students will learn different painting techniques during this time and will also be encouraged to experiment with mixed-media. This class is included in the end of semester art show.
Painting may be a good fit for you if…
You are looking for a class to learn more technical skills and practice them in demos in addition to projects
You enjoy focusing on more than one project at a time
You want a class where you can socialize but the main focus is your artwork
You love painting (of course!)
Two hours of class is something you would enjoy
We’re ready when you are. Take the first step with a compassionate, professional, and confidential consultation.
Alena Kumta MS, OTR/L is joyfully invested in supporting individuals & families in transforming —development, meaningful participation, confidence and connection —through play, child/individual-led interests, connection/shared joy, and seeing/embracing/supporting individual strengths & differences.
Alena has held a wide range of roles as an OT including mental health, early childhood intensive mental health, school-based, nature-based, early intervention, home health, inpatient, and outpatient/clinic based care. Alena has her masters in Occupational Therapy from Stockton University and a BFA in Fine Arts from School of Visual Arts NYC.
Alena has advanced training in; DIR Floortime (proficient provider), emotional regulation, trauma informed care & ACEs, social emotional learning, sensory integration, feeding therapy, pediatric pelvic health, nature based therapy, and continues to learn and grow her skills.
When she’s not enjoying her work as an OT- Alena is spending time with her dog-Violet, being in nature, playing in the garden, foraging, making art, getting movement, helping at Ceto Coffee Roasters, and learning new things!