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Art: A Journey Inward

  • Jane E. Lawton Community Rec Center 4301 Willow Lane Chevy Chase, MD, 20815 United States (map)

Discover and explore the intersection of art therapy and the meditative textile art of Palestinian embroidery called tatreez with licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist Iman Khatib. 

This workshop will provide an instructional demonstration to learn tatreez, a Palestinian cross-stitching practice. Through the lens of art therapy, tatreez can be used for reflection and grounding amidst current hardships. 

Participants will begin with dhikr and then work on their creative and unique masterpieces. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary (ages 16 and up). Space is limited and registration is required. Secure your spot today!

 

Meet Iman Khatib 

Iman Khatib, MA, LPC, ATR-BC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Board-Certified Art Therapist. Iman has experience providing client-centered art therapy in acute settings including a trauma clinic, adult and adolescent inpatient units, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient facilities.

Iman currently provides outpatient counseling and art therapy to a diverse population using a strengths-based approach paired with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to promote mental health. Iman has a focus on refugee populations and is an active advocate for mental health services within Muslim communities.


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