Betsy Lazarus is an artist and psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience helping individuals of all ages navigate life’s challenges through creativity and compassion. A licensed creative arts therapist, she combines talk therapy with art-based approaches to support emotional wellness, resilience, and personal growth.

Lazarus earned her master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy, graduating with distinction and receiving a faculty award for excellence in fine art. Her artwork and writing have been featured in the Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.

Dedicated to emotional wellness for all ages and abilities, she works with individuals and groups to help them identify and achieve meaningful goals. Her creative and intuitive approach reaches beyond words, guiding clients toward greater clarity, confidence, and healing in a changing world.

To learn more about Betsy, please visit www.betsylazarus.com.

How can art help us see the world through someone else’s eyes?

In this family-friendly workshop, art therapist Betsy Jones guides participants in a creative exploration of empathy and understanding.

Working in pairs, participants will imagine and illustrate “a mile in another’s shoes”—creating artwork that reflects how they perceive one another’s experiences. Expanding on the metaphor, each person will be invited to visualize the shoes, the journey, and the destination.

As the group shares and reflects on these artworks, new stories and insights emerge, revealing how we connect, interpret, and understand others. Through this imaginative process, participants will practice active empathy—recognizing assumptions, engaging authentically, and discovering the beauty of seeing beyond oneself.

All materials will be provided.