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About Us |
 Awakening Through Art is committed to bringing art and healing together
to increase awareness and social change in our community. We encourage
creative expression as a form of emotional release to promote positive
growth, well-being and empowerment.
Mer
Zandifar and Eric Brown are the co-founders and facilitators of
Awakening Through Art. They bring their diverse backgrounds and
enthusiasm for art, drumming and holistic health to the community. |
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 Mer
Zandifar is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Reiki practitioner and art
educator with over ten years of experience studying spiritual,
therapeutic and meditative techniques from around the world. Mer holds
a BA degree in Psychology and Holistic Health and is enrolled in a MA
program in Counseling Psychology and Holistic Studies. She has worked
in schools and group homes as a teacher and youth counselor, and
lectures as a guest speaker at San Francisco State University and
Shanti LifeLines Breast Cancer Program. In her private practice, Mer
integrates drumming, energy medicine and shamanic traditions in working
with people who face challenges such as depression, anxiety, life
transitions and creative blocks. Mer incorporates her eclectic approach
to uniting people with creative energy into Awakening Through Art.
 Eric Brown is a Certified Holistic Life Coach, Reiki Master and
Healing Touch Practitioner with a focus on personal development
and spiritual growth. Eric has worked as a hospice volunteer and has
given lectures on mindfulness and meditation in addiction
recovery groups and at San Francisco State University. In addition,
Eric has worked as a professional photographer as well as a rock
climbing and in-line skating instructor for children and adults.
Eric integrates his 14 years of martial arts training and passion for
art, music and dance into Awakening Through Art workshops.
Currently, Eric has a private Life Coaching practice in San Francisco
and provides telephone and internet coaching globally. |
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