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The Invisible Load: A Collective Creative Experience on Stress & Mental Space

Creative expression and collective artwork

Duration: 90-180 minutesGroup size: 7–25 participantsFormat: Individual + collective installation A psychologist-led creative experience designed to explore and externalize the “invisible load” individuals carry in fast-paced environments. Through a guided and structured creative process, participants translate internal pressure,…

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Duration 90–180 min
Group Size 7–25

Workshop

Description

Duration: 90-180 minutes
Group size: 7–25 participants
Format: Individual + collective installation

A psychologist-led creative experience designed to explore and externalize the “invisible load” individuals carry in fast-paced environments.

Through a guided and structured creative process, participants translate internal pressure, stress, and mental noise into visual form. These individual expressions are then brought together into a shared collective artwork, offering a powerful reflection of the group’s emotional landscape.

No artistic experience is required.

Workshop Flow:

1. Arrival & Framing

2. Individual Expression

3. Collective Composition

4. Group Reflection

5. Integration

Benefits

Outcomes

– Increased awareness of personal and collective stress patterns
– Reduction of isolation through shared experience
– Improved emotional awareness and group empathy
– A tangible representation of what is usually invisible
– A structured pause within high-demand environments

What makes this unique

Unlike traditional wellness or team-building sessions, this experience combines individual reflection with a collective visual outcome, making internal experiences visible at a group level without requiring verbal disclosure.

It is specifically designed to scale to larger groups while maintaining depth, structure, and psychological safety.

Additional Experience Info

Workshops are hosted in your office and all art materials will be provided by us.

Hosted by Aida Akoury

About the Host

I am a psychologist trained in art therapy, and founder of Fluid Art & Wellness, where I design and host creative experiences that support emotional hygiene, regulation, and reflection.

My work is at the intersection of group psychology, mindfulness, and creative process. I draw on clinical training, art therapy-informed approaches, and group dynamics to create psychologically safe and intentional spaces that are deeply reflective and grounded.

With a background in both mental health and high-performance environments, I bring a nuanced understanding of how individuals navigate stress, identity, and internal pressure. My approach focuses on emotional hygiene, self-awareness, and reconnecting with one’s inner experience through non-verbal expression.
I focus on the preventive side of mental health, supporting emotional hygiene, self-awareness, and regulation through accessible yet intentional experiences.

I have facilitated workshops and group experiences for individuals, communities, and organizations, creating experiences that are both meaningful and adaptable to different cultural and social contexts. with a strong emphasis on structure, and depth rather than entertainment or performance.
My facilitation style is intentional, grounded, and designed to move beyond surface-level wellness into deeper reflective work.

I am also open to designing tailored formats depending on the needs of the group or organization.

Certifications & Credentials

I have a BA and MA in Clinical Psychology.
I have a postgraduate diploma in community art and art therapy.
I have certificates in MhGap and CBT.

Focus Areas

Creative/CultureWell-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching

Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Travel Locations

Any city within the Schengen area or Arab world.

Corporate Experience

Significant

Session Types Offered

Interactive & Passive

Past Experience Doing Sessions

Yes - Interactive

Client Requirements

no artistic experience required, just an open mind and curiosity.

Past Clients

BNP Paribas Lisbon, BNP Paribas Porto, Nova medical school Lisbon.

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