SOFT with Benz Amataya

Graphic recording by Katya Balakina

"I stay soft by studying it and sharing it with others"

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Adler University to hear Benz Amataya discuss how SOFT means Strong, Open, Forgiving, Tender

Benz led us in creating a tapestry of softness:

relax breathe hug allow comfort space compassion vulnerability stillness trust free care experience self-love grounded grace present desire warm gentleness soft kindness empathy joy love patience community open mindfulness peace space love perfection comfort boundaries understanding beauty free-flowing adaptable helpful care welcoming mindfulness inviting acceptance openness growth clarity journey to-let-go peace reflection mandatory creative mornings

Sirimas Benz Amatayakul is a multidisciplinary artist and psychotherapist-in-training based in Oak Park, IL.

Benz is a founder of The Dear Artists Project, an online platform with a mission to normalize mental emotional health conversations in the art community. Since 2018, The Dear Artists Project has been featuring over 150 artists and artists-in-residence and spreading the hopeful message of “You are not alone in your mental health struggles.” and “Recovery is possible.” Benz is currently pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Concordia University Chicago.

Thank you to this great venue 📍

We're thrilled to be back at Adler University as our first quarterly venue partner. We hope you will join us back there next month.

A nonprofit institution committed to effecting positive change, Adler University prepares practitioners for work within public systems and communities. Founded in 1952, Adler offers 28 master’s and doctoral programs across psychology, counseling, public policy, and mental health, and educates approximately 2,000 students at its Chicago, Vancouver, and online campuses.

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