Unleash Your Creative Spirit: Transform Hardship into Healing and Expression
Meet Our Founder
Katie Goodling, founder of the Center for Mindful Art & Writing, is an award-winning teacher whose personal journey through illness and loss fueled her passion for therapeutic creativity.
After leaving a high-pressure marketing career due to health challenges, Katie found solace and strength at her art table.
Her transformative experience with mindful art and writing now drives her to share these powerful tools with others facing similar struggles, helping them find healing and joy through creativity.
Katie lives in Pennsylvania with her husband Kevin and beloved senior rescue dog, Mozzie. She loves painting, writing, reading, traveling, music, and theatre.
Welcome to the Center for Mindful Art & Writing, where creativity meets healing. If you're navigating life's tougher paths like chronic illness, grief, or profound transitions, we're here to help you channel those experiences into art and writing.
Discover how our supportive community and expert-led workshops can empower you to let go of the "what ifs," embrace the moment, and find serenity and self-expression.
About The Center
The Center for Mindful Art & Writing is your sanctuary for creativity and recovery.
Here, we blend the therapeutic power of painting, writing, and crafting to support those dealing with anxiety, depression, and life’s big changes. Our workshops—available both live and on-demand—are designed to reduce stress, foster community, and enhance resilience.
At the Center, we believe in nurturing the mind and spirit through creative practice, offering a path back to what you love in a judgment-free space.