In May-June 2022, AWE presented a series of workshops at the House of Sophrosyne which were facilitated by interdisciplinary artist and cultural worker, Christy Litster. Throughout these workshops, attendees had the opportunity to connect through the sharing of their own personal stories, learned about the value of creative skills – such as journaling, drawing, painting, process-based exploration – and celebrated the power of collaboration and community. 

Their contributions to the collaborative mural installation will have a lasting impact on other women in the recovery community, who will find comfort by engaging with the mural that they have created. This project empowered participants with the confidence to reclaim their voices by sharing their stories with others.

About the Partner 

The House of Sophrosyne is a charitable organisation that has been active in Windsor-Essex for 40 years, providing programs and services to women and their families who are battling substance misuse. Founded in 1978, the House of Sophrosyne offers community and residential programs to help women struggling with substance abuse.

About the Facilitator

Christy Litster is an artist and illustrator based in Windsor, Ontario. She received her Bachelor of Design from Toronto Metropolitan University. Over the last decade, she has had the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects including a variety of murals throughout Windsor-Essex.

The Centre for Art and Wellness is supported by the Solcz Family Foundation.