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Art Lab Govy is a weekly evening of free art for mountain locals from Brightwood to Parkdale. Art therapy is an effective way for folks to process trauma, and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. It is an opportunity for the community to come together in low stimulation, high creativity environment to express themselves freely. The act of creating art shifts focus from rumination to the present moment, reducing anxiety and helping break the cycle of negative thought patterns. Non- verbal expression through art allows people to externalize internal experiences through images, colors, and symbols, making it especially effective for those who struggle with verbal communication or feel overwhelmed by emotions. The goal is for each artist to enter a flow state, which is an intense and focused state of concentration on the present moment. Flow state allows a person to  expereince a loss of self-consciousness and reduced inner criticism, and to feel more control over their current situation. Through our art, we learn to overcome our circumstances.