Behind the Mask workshop poster — a psychology workshop with art therapy elements, September 13, 2026, Torrance, California

Only 12 seats

create · reflect · discover

Behind the Mask

An afternoon to put the mask down — a psychology workshop with art therapy elements. No artistic experience needed.

Sun · Sept 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM|Cool Beans & Friends, Torrance, CA|$50
  • A safe, held space — small group, no pressure to share
  • Guided reflection + a creative art-therapy practice
  • One insight you can take home about your own mask
  • Coffee and cake included

Takes under a minute · no payment on this step · seats are held in order of payment

“I felt safe from the first minute — and left with something I didn't expect to find.”Rose Ann
“Tetiana holds the space with such warmth. Gentle, deep, no pressure.”Miriam
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We all wear masks.

Some help us survive.
Some no longer serve us.

Behind the Mask is a gentle invitation to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself through guided conversation and creative expression.

No artistic experience is needed.

This afternoon is for you if

  • You keep it together for everyone, and rarely for yourself
  • You are curious about your inner world, but talking feels heavy
  • You are going through a change and want a gentle space to think
  • You'd like to meet warm people without small talk

What to expect

Guided reflection

Creative mask decoration

Meaningful conversation

A warm, supportive atmosphere

You'll leave with

  • Your own decorated mask
  • A reflection prompt to continue your journey
  • One follow-up question via WhatsApp or Messenger after the workshop

Event details

Sunday

September 13, 2026

3:00 PM

Cool Beans & Friends

3148 Pacific Coast Hwy

Torrance, CA 90505

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Coffee and Medovik cake included.

Limited to 12 participants.

$50

per person

Reserve your spot

It takes less than a minute. A small group — only 12 seats.

No payment on this step. After you reserve, you'll see how to pay via Zelle or Venmo — your seat is held for 24 hours. Your details are used only for this workshop, never shared.

What people say about working with me

She not only listens with empathy but also gives clear guidance that helps me understand what is going on.
Violetta U.
From the very first minutes I felt calm and safe. I heard exactly the words I needed to hear.
Valeriia S.
A warm, supportive space where I could explore my emotions without judgment.
Alyona M.

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Questions

Portrait of Tetiana Atwood, Gestalt consultant

your host

Tetiana Atwood

Forced immigration, single motherhood, loss, starting over, and living with autoimmune conditions have taught me that lasting change rarely comes from pressure. It begins with awareness, acceptance, grief — and small, meaningful steps.

Today I offer the same kind of presence and support that once helped me. Not from a distant expert chair, but as someone who has sat on the other side of the conversation, too.

Reserve Your Spot

A small group.
A quiet afternoon.
A chance to look behind the mask.