Creating Art for Self-Care at the CCPU Conference in Visalia, CA

This past Saturday, Upward Together had the honor of leading four wellness workshops at the California Childcare Providers United (CCPU) conference, held at the Marriott Convention Center in Visalia.

With over 500 attendees at the event and more than 40 participants in each of our sessions, our signature offering—“Creating Art for Self-Care”—provided a powerful reset for California’s dedicated childcare providers.

Rooted in mindfulness and creativity, the workshop helped participants explore art as a form of stress relief, emotional regulation, and burnout prevention—while encouraging personal reflection and inner calm.

✨ In each 60-minute session, providers experienced:

• Creative expression as a tool for emotional wellness

• Restorative art prompts to reduce stress and anxiety

• Space to reset, reflect, and reconnect with self

• Gentle guidance in slowing down through color and form

The atmosphere was filled with warmth, creativity, and quiet transformation. Providers shared how meaningful it was to take time for themselves—something so often overlooked in the field of care work.

💫 Upward Together’s mission is simple: support those who support others.

📩 Interested in bringing “Creating Art for Self-Care” to your next event, school, or organization?
We offer custom wellness workshops for educators, nonprofits, and corporate teams.

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