Floral Therapy
A hands-on class blending mental health education and the art of floral design.
Care for your mind, one bloom at a time
Why Floral Therapy
Most self-care advice tells you what to do. Floral Therapy lets you practice it.
We created this class because flowers ask us to do the very things good mental health practice asks of us: slow down, pay attention, make choices with intention, and be patient with the process. Pair that with real tools from therapy, and you get an experience that's both calming and genuinely useful long after you leave.
No floral experience or therapy background needed. Just come as you are.
How the class flows
Arrive and ground. We begin with a guided grounding exercise using sound, scent, touch, and sight to help you settle into the room and into yourself.
Learn the concepts. Kate introduces core ideas from therapy, like the cognitive triangle (how thoughts, feelings, and actions shape each other) and behavioral activation (how small, meaningful actions lift mood).
Build your arrangement. You'll learn classic round floral design from the ground up: mechanics, structure, and technique. Along the way, you'll discover the symbolism behind each flower and color, and choose your blooms with intention.
Reflect together. We close with group reflection, a chance to share, listen, and connect with others in a small, supportive setting.
Take it home. You leave with your finished arrangement and a few new tools for the days ahead.
Meet your guides
Kate Black, LCSW
Kate is a licensed clinical social worker in Houston who helps people build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, grief, and life's everyday challenges. She studied at LSU and earned her master's at the University of Houston, and has spent more than five years in the mental health field. Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness, all grounded in a trauma-informed approach. When she's not in session, you'll find her walking her dog, baking, or curled up with a good book.
Caroline Doré, Houston School of Flowers
Caroline Doré is the director and instructor of Houston School of Flowers, where she creates custom arrangements and teaches hands-on classes in everything from classic round designs to lush garlands. Her work has been featured on local TV, and her style balances timeless technique with a playful, unexpected edge. For Caroline, flowers have always been about more than decoration: they're a way to slow down, get out of your head, and make something with your hands. Floral Therapy grew from that belief, and she loves watching students leave with an arrangement they're proud of and a little more calm than when they walked in.
The extras
Every participant gets a tour of a local flower wholesaler and a 3-month pass to shop flowers and supplies, so you can keep creating on your own.
Class details
Upcoming dates: October 24 & 29 / November 10 & 21, 2026
Group size: Limited to 8 participants
Price: $300
No experience needed