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“Poetry has taught me that healing also isn’t linear. You grow, you stumble, but you always find a way to move forward. For me, it’s being expressive with my poetry.”

~ Joselyn M. Carvalho (Dorchester Reporter)

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Workshops

Unlock your creativity and explore healing through the arts in this dynamic, hands-on expressive arts therapy workshop.

Perfect for teens and adults alike, this experience blends movement, storytelling, and visual expression to foster connection, growth, and self-discovery.

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Consulting

Joselyn M. Carvalho offers culturally responsive, arts-based mental health consulting designed to support organizations in building meaningful, trauma-informed programming.

She collaborates with teams to develop innovative initiatives that center community voice, wellness, and creative expression.

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Speaking

Joselyn Carvalho is a dynamic speaker who blends storytelling, mental health insight, and expressive arts to engage audiences in transformative dialogue.

Her talks inspire reflection, cultural awareness, and community-centered healing across academic, clinical, and creative spaces.

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