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Community well-being

Arts-based support for social impact

Group sessions for nonprofits, community centres, shelters and outreach programs that
Support well-being, resilience, and empowerment in vulnerable populations
Offer an inclusive space for expression, stress relief, and developing a sense of safety
Build trust, connections and a sense of belonging within groups and communities

Absolutely NO art skills needed

With no pressure or expectation, participants are invited to explore

Expressive Arts for care and possibility

​Expressive arts integrates creative and somatic practices, offering a space where participants can find grounding, explore emotions, and connect in deeply human ways. This approach engages the senses and imagination, helping participants to

  • process challenging experiences,

  • discover moments of joy and hope,

  • strengthen resilience and expand their capacity to respond to life.

Intermodal pathways of creative exploration

Sessions use accessible, low-skill activities that allow participants to engage at their own pace and comfort level. Activities may include drawing, movement, collage, play, sound, or nature-based exercises. Through creating, participants reconnect with their inner capacity to shape, choose, and transform — developing agency, self-expression, and empowerment.

Art-making as a bridge

Art functions as a universal language that bridges differences and opens pathways to understanding, empathy, and trust. Participants feel seen and valued, even across linguistic, cultural, or social boundaries.

Programs shaped with and for communities

Whether offered as a single workshop or an ongoing program, each session is developed with attention to the specific needs, values, and context of the communities. These inclusive, welcoming environments nurture belonging and shared engagement. Within the ecosystem of creation, participants explore and discover new possibilities together. 

My work integrates

  • Intermodal Expressive Arts-based Practice, combining different creative forms to enrich exploration

  • Somatic Practices, supporting embodied awareness to deepen presence and sensitivity

  • Ecopoiesis, recognising bonds between people, creativity, nature, and place as a source of collective health

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My training

Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

Expressive Arts Facilitation

at step ahead! Expressive Arts Institute Berlin

2022 - now

MA in Expressive Arts Therapy with a Minor in Psychology

at The European Graduate School
Ongoing research on the pre-reflective self and perception

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

"Art Therapy Certificates: Foundation &  Advanced" 

at the International Training Company "Osnova" and the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University
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Polina Yakymenko

Expressive Arts Facilitator
Designer & Researcher
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Berlin, Germany

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