Testimonials
Testimonials
”Care Flags” community arts project
Collection of Hammond Museum
“I am not a teacher, but an awakener” – Robert Frost
It is an honor and privilege to serve others through art therapy, retreats and arts-based dreamwork. Enjoy these words from just a few fellow travelers with whom I have been blessed to work.
“I am not a teacher, but an awakener” – Robert Frost
It is an honor and privilege to serve others through art therapy, retreats and arts-based dreamwork. Enjoy these words from just a few fellow travelers with whom I have been blessed to work.
”Care Flags” community arts project
Collection of Hammond Museum
Wellness
From the Top Tier in Wellness Programming:
“A rare gift!”
“Canyon Ranch guests are discerning, savvy and open to life-expanding experiences and Elizabeth fits perfectly into this fold. She is all at once soothing and energizing, providing a safe and comforting environment to step outside of what is familiar and try something new. Creative Awakenings is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that, as I have witnessed, is uniquely different for everyone…it ‘awakens’ emotions, creativity and intuition that we forgot, or never knew, was there – a rare gift!”
Samantha Talora
Corporate Resorts Experience Development Manager, Canyon Ranch – Lenox, MA
“Makes my job easy!”
“Elizabeth Bryan defines ‘inspirational.’ Her “passion for compassion” is contagious; she shares wonderful tools and nuggets of wisdom that can be immediately applied to our lives. Her creative teaching style thoroughly entertains – everyone leaves Elizabeth’s presentations feeling uplifted, connected, and yes… grateful. Finally, Elizabeth always takes the time to understand her audience, is extremely flexible, and always 100% prepared – she makes my job easy!”
Pauline Schnedar
Assistant Director, Golden Door Spa
“Experience of a lifetime; transformational!”
As the Executive Guest Services Manager at The Door, I have had the pleasure of meeting some of the greatest motivational speakers and teachers the world has to offer. At The Door, Elizabeth is at the top of the list – the joy and energy she brings are magical.
She is a remarkable artist, author, speaker and mother whose warmth and deep intuition welcomes everyone into her world. Elizabeth’s Golden Door seminars have given our guests the experience of a lifetime, allowing them to express and transform their deepest vulnerabilities into life-long, transformational tools. Elizabeth is an exceptionally organized and efficient professional who made our job at The Door easy and extremely successful – I cannot recommend her enough!
Debbie Ann Meyers
Executive Guest Services Manager, Golden Door Spa
What Guests are Saying:
“Best workshop on creativity alive ever taken – Love Elizabeth!”
Jodi H., Canyon Ranch Guest
“This was a life-changing experience – Elizabeth, you are a FORCE! And you are a giver. Thank you for this amazing experience.”
Peg D., Canyon Ranch Guest
“We loved our time with you. Thank you so much! Both of us feel that we made important breakthroughs because of our process with you.”
Sarah & Rachel H., Canyon Ranch Guests
“Spending a week with Elizabeth Bryan was magical. The practices we did led me to facing and accepting issues that I did not even know existed; but once released, the weight of the world disappeared. Elizabeth Bryan touched my soul – we had a fantastic week together and I can’t wait to do it again!”
-Beth M., Golden Door Spa
“Elizabeth – Wow –Art Therapy really works! Thank you for an amazing week full of so much beauty and enlightenment. It’s so great to finally be “awake” again – no more stomachaches! I loved every minute spent with you, and will never forget our time together.”
Tracy F., Creative Awakenings Guest
“A surprisingly delightful experience! Taking the best parts of my past into the future, but excited for a third chapter of my life – Thank you, Elizabeth – for your belief in us, your radiance and inspiration. My favorite Irish word is ‘uamhnach!” Beyond ‘awesome!”
Bernadette R., Canyon Ranch Guest
“Loved it! Came exactly at the right time … like it was meant to be – the Universe sending me the guidance I needed. Elizabeth, you are fabulous!”
Alison D., Canyon Ranch Guest
“Greater fulfillment, cathartic.”
“It is amazing to me how a 2-3 Day workshop can truly change a person’s life! The time that I spent with you in Ojai did just that for me. In the short time since the workshop, I have felt greater fulfillment, I have accomplished more, and I have a deeper sense of gratitude for everyone and everything in my life. The art practice summed up our Ojai experience. It was cathartic in that it defined all of my thoughts and feelings, helping me to more clearly understand things I had been unable to clearly communicate. This allowed me to deal with some issues that I had been needing to deal with for quite some time. Thank you for your warmth, compassion, wisdom and beauty – I look forward to another workshop in the future!”
Lynn R., attendee, Women’s Wellness Event, Ojai Valley Spa and Resort
“I am so totally inspired and uplifted and will register for an art class in NYC. Thank you, Elizabeth for reminding me about the joy of creativity!”
Valerie B., Canyon Ranch Guest
“My troubles are gone – thank you Elizabeth!”
Louise S., Canyon Ranch Guest
“Your class was innovative and a true ‘discovery’ of my inner creativity. Thank you for a fulfilling three days of ‘Creative Awakenings’.”
Carolyn K., Canyon Ranch Guest
“Keep shining your light!”
The words mindfulness, abundance, and purpose have a much greater meaning after two and half days working with Elizabeth Bryan-Jacobs. Inner Strength has an opportunity to be explored as we learn about the truth behind our thoughts. Positive Space is created as we recognize what is important in our own unique path. Inspiration comes rushing in as you let go of everything that holds you back while you assemble your very own art piece! And, before you know it…your art gave you therapy? Thank you Elizabeth! Keep shining your light.
Samira G., attendee, Women’s Wellness Event, Ojai Valley Spa and Resort
“This is truly an awesome workshop, and I enjoyed every part. It was interesting, insightful and informative. The transition of Elizabeth’s in-person programs to Zoom was seamless: it was amazing to feel the intimacy of being in a group this way. Thank you!”
Jessica M.
“Never expected to do this. REALLY the best – thanks!”
Michael Errico, Canyon Ranch Guest
“Thank you – fun for all ages particularly the 5-year-old in me – great to return there!”
Bob Dorfman., Canyon Ranch Guest
“Absolutely loved this class! My art will look great in my new place. Thank you!”
Lisa R., Canyon Ranch Guest
“Elizabeth – your program was the best of the entire week at The Golden Door, and I am loving your book!”
Lorna Auerbach, President, President/CEO, Auerbach Realty Holdings, LLC, former Educational Chair, WPO Santa Monica
“Elizabeth – you are a very special person! I can be a closed off person and you have awakened creativity and freedom in me the last few days! Thank you!”
Barbara R., Canyon Ranch Guest
“Great class!! Not what I expected and I loved it!”
Wesleigh B., Canyon Ranch
“I really enjoyed doing this powerful art-making practice on Zoom. It was the first time I have done this virtually and I loved how it made me pause in a different way than anything else has lately. I found myself eager for it to last longer and fulfilled by the practices we did. Thank you!”
Robyn C.
Art Therapy and Dreamwork
“Unique, eye opening; even mind-blowing”
Elizabeth is an extraordinarily gifted artist and an intuitive art & dream therapist. She integrates her client’s spontaneous artistic imagery and subconscious associations to reveal guidance that is available to all of us.
For the past couple of years I have worked with Elizabeth privately via Zoom. It is through this work that I have been able to make important shifts in my work as a physician and in my life’s priorities. Every session has been unique, synchronistic and truly eye-opening…even mind-blowing. Through her gentle and collaborative exercises, information flows through a variety of modalities and sources. At times it’s merely a subtle subconscious awareness that simply needed a little coaxing and clarity for me to bring it into my conscious thoughts. At other times, I’m aware of being guided by what some may call guides, angels or other divine beings. I’ve even felt the presence, wisdom and reassurance of deceased loved ones…
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Susan A. Mandel, MD, FACP, Los Angeles
“Elizabeth, Working with you has been a fascinating journey into the unconscious. I’m quite astonished by the depths of understanding and meaning you are able to bring to dreams and the gentleness and care with which you gave each of us in the group. I’m eager to stay in touch with you and with my friends in the group. Sending love from my ivory chrysalis.”
Nancy S.
“I enjoyed every aspect of the group. It’s clear that you’re extremely knowledgeable about all things dream-related, and I especially appreciated the tone you set. Sharing dreams is very personal, and I think we all felt comfortable. Several things make more sense now that I know and acknowledge the trauma that left a mark on me when I was so young.
Thanks Elizabeth, for sharing your knowledge and insight and for providing me with guidance and tools so I can work towards helping myself.”
Thanks Elizabeth, for sharing your knowledge and insight and for providing me with guidance and tools so I can work towards helping myself.”
Jean P., Dream Circle attendee, Uplands Retreat Center
“Healing journey with an incredible healer”
When I was diagnosed with cancer last year, I wanted a different kind of therapy, something with a more creative flair. Engaging in this most therapeutic relationship with Elizabeth as a source of coping, using imagery and symbolism, along with her amazing intuitiveness, pulled me through some very difficult months of treatment in a most wonderful way. Bringing the unconscious to the conscious and the intuitive gut sense of things has been a real eye-opener.
As I rebuild my life post-cancer treatment, we are delving into more of the inner healing piece. And who better than Elizabeth to be my guide on this journey – the visuals, images, metaphors and intuitiveness are breathtaking and makes for change, growth and an inner sense of shifts; all of which points to a healing journey with an incredible healer.
As a therapist myself, I find myself incorporating bits and pieces of her most spiritual and intuitive sense to bring into my own style with my clients.
Creative therapy, as I call it, with Elizabeth, is one-of-a-kind; and a kind that truly brings healing and growth.
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Harriet Cabelly, LCSW
“The dream circle truly gave me such valuable tools to analyze my dreams. I love how you broke down examples from your experience as an art therapist and an artist. I felt really connected when we all shared our dreams. It felt vulnerable for me, but I felt safe with the environment you created for us. If you host more dream circles, I would love to attend!”
Lila I., Dream Circle attendee
“From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. I am so grateful that you have come into our lives. You have helped me reconnect with the side of myself I tucked away out of preservation and fear of losing my footing as well as my mom as more than the object of my efforts. Is “thank you” even enough? You were meant to do this work, Elizabeth.”
Linda B., client
“Amazing growth, metamorphic process, ongoing gift!”
I was “searching” for healing because of major life challenges and events. Creative Awakenings taught and helped me more in the four days spent with Elizabeth than in the countless hours and years of therapy I spent in pursuit of a happier and more authentic life. This amazing growth and metamorphic process did not stop once I left this magical experience. The beauty and uniqueness of this program are an ongoing gift as I continue to develop into the new “me.”
Creative Awakenings puts a premium on personal growth – it helps us develop a skill sets that we were born with, but for whatever reason have not yet cultivated. Elizabeth helped and guided me in understanding that I don’t have to “deal” as long as I’m open to “developing” – that I have choices, and a wonderful life awaits me, if “I” SO CHOOSE.
Jennifer F., Creative Awakenings Guest
“Elizabeth, I especially liked the way you provided feedback to our dreams, then how we were each free to throw in our ideas, with no right or wrong. You also explained up front what we were going to do, which I always appreciate hearing in advance! I also liked the introductory drawing exercise; it loosened us up and made us all feel on the same level.
I felt we got to know each other through our sharing of dreams. It made me want to get together with everyone again and maybe see how folks are doing with their dream journals, or resolution of some of the things we talked about at the workshop. Thank you!”
Pam P., Dream Circle attendee
Corporate
“Touched the lives of so many!”
“Spread Your Wings” is a powerfully moving, magnificently executed project and work of art that touched the lives of so many children and families, and will continue to do so. The final art piece also raised a significant amount of funding that directly benefits Dell Children’s, providing countless opportunities for patients and families to express themselves creatively in order to alleviate anxiety, process trauma, manage pain, and simply be kids in the midst of difficult circumstances. Thank you, Elizabeth Bryan-Jacobs!”
Elizabeth Hendley
Board Certified Art Therapist, Dell Children’s Hospital
“Unparalleled passion and professionalism!”
“Elizabeth’s idea to create a larger than life, unique pair of Angel Wings seemed unimaginable, but we knew in our hearts she would pull it off! Her passion and professionalism were unparalleled, providing the Dell Staff with complete confidence in “Spread Your Wings” from start to finish. The magic that took place at the event not only inspired another round of donations, but the final Angel Wings were purchased and donated back to the hospital, where they will memorialize every child as well as the event, while continuing to inspire everyone who passes through Dell’s corridors.”
Suellen Brown
Director of Development at Dell Children’s Medical Center Foundation
“Hit of the day!”
“Spread Your Wings” was hands down the hit of the day at Art of Giving! Everyone was so full of joy making these huge angel wings and posing in front of them. And, they turned out so unbelievably gorgeous!
Susan Hewlitt, MSHCT
Executive Director at Dell Children’s Foundation
“Painting that feather with Elizabeth made Liv feel like a child again – not a patient in a hospital. That experience was the ONE THING that stood out for Liv – it had such an impact on her. She couldn’t wait to see her “feather” in the finished piece of art!”
Jennifer Henke, mom to Liv, age 8
“Project was a joy to be part of.”
“It is wonderful when two missions come together. We were so fortunate to be connected with Elizabeth, Bobby and Spread Your Wings and could not be any happier with the outcome. From concept, through planning and the painting event and then the final unveiling, this project was a joy to be part of. The Wings show the beauty that humanity can create when it comes together.”
Ian Hockley
Founder, Dylan’s Wings of Change / Wingman
“A great experience working with Elizabeth”
Spread Your Wings” was an amazing event! The power of art to bring people together, as a calming, healing piece, is truly unbelievable. The final product that Elizabeth created from the individual feathers is the perfect metaphor for community; unique pieces coming together to make something beautiful. This was a great experience working with Elizabeth to put the Spread Your Wings Project in action in our school and in our community.
Joel Pardalis
Wingman Program Leader / Teacher, New Fairfield Middle School
“A Joyful, Wellness Experience!”
“Elizabeth Bryan-Jacobs brought Creative Awakenings to my top clients as an appreciation event, and they loved it! Not only was it a differentiator, it was a joyful, wellness experience that they talked about long after it was over. The art they made was beautiful, and it was wonderful to share this kind of special, intimate experience with them.”
Candace Bahr
Former owner, Bahr Investment Group, Investment News 2015 “Women to Watch,” co-founder WIFE.org and Second Saturday Divorce Workshops
“Elizabeth is that rare gem of wise sage and down-to-earth friend; she is full of incredible insight. I am thankful she is willing to step into the spotlight and share her philosophy, insight and warmth.”
Joel H.
Celebrity Trainer, Owner, FIT PACK
“I didn’t know anything about community art-making before the Chronicon event. What a wonderful way to share who we are as a part of something much bigger. The act of writing my “expression” and putting it on the canvas was incredibly powerful. Thank you!”
Marcia A.
Chronicron New York, NY
“It felt wonderful to express how I feel about living with a chronic illness without having to “say” the words out loud. Seeing my written expression on big piece of canvas with everyone else’s made me feel that I am not alone in my journey!”
Carey B.
Chronicron Event
“I enjoyed Elizabeth’s presentation. As one who deals with a fair amount of anxiety, I enjoyed learning about different ways to cope with stress and anxiety, especially the meditation part of the presentation. I will be digging into some of the resources she recommended as well. Overall, a very enjoyable, interesting presenter and presentation.”
Member, WPO – Santa Monica Chapter
“I really enjoyed Elizabeth’s presentation and would highly recommend her for further YPO/WPO presentations.”
Member, WPO – Santa Monica Chapter
“Determined to heal hearts and souls”
“Elizabeth Bryan-Jacobs is a courageous and generous woman who has taken her personal journey & turned it into a dynamic, inspiring presentation for all of us. Her authenticity, generosity and her willingness to open her heart and soul to her audience communicates there is forgiveness for all while forging paths forward in our lives. We should all hear her message of rising up out of the ashes and baring our souls to help others. If we did, the world would be a much better place. Elizabeth is determined to heal hearts and souls one audience member at a time. I encourage you to invite this lovely woman to be a part of any program…she will truly inspire.”
Lynette B.
Former President, The Gateway for Cancer Research
