WHAT IS ARTS IN HEALTH ?
Arts in health is a field dedicated to using the power of the arts to enhance health and well-being in diverse institutional and community contexts.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR ARTS IN HEALTH
It is important to distinguish Arts in Health from Creative Arts Therapies. Arts in Health professionals use creative expression to enhance quality of life but do not attempt to diagnose or treat specific clinical conditions. By contrast, arts therapists (e.g., licensed music or art therapists) are clinical professionals who use the arts to actively treat trauma and specific mental or physical health goals.
In my practice as an Arts in Health Practitioner / Consultant I not only facilitate Arts In Health / Creative Wellness programs, but also consult on the design and development of Arts In Health programs.
Arts in health is a field dedicated to using the power of the arts to enhance health and well-being in diverse institutional and community contexts.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR ARTS IN HEALTH
It is important to distinguish Arts in Health from Creative Arts Therapies. Arts in Health professionals use creative expression to enhance quality of life but do not attempt to diagnose or treat specific clinical conditions. By contrast, arts therapists (e.g., licensed music or art therapists) are clinical professionals who use the arts to actively treat trauma and specific mental or physical health goals.
In my practice as an Arts in Health Practitioner / Consultant I not only facilitate Arts In Health / Creative Wellness programs, but also consult on the design and development of Arts In Health programs.
ARTS IN HEALTH FACILITATION
The following Arts In Health / Creative Wellness Programs are designed for both groups and individuals who want to explore new ways to address such issues as self - expression, stress reduction, personal growth and mental wellbeing.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREATIVE WELLNESS
CREATIVE WELLNESS THROUGH THE LENS: SHIFT PROCESS
The Creative Wellness Through the Lens: Shift Process uses photographic and / or photo - based creative wellness processes to address such issues as self - expression, stress reduction, personal – growth and mental well - being. The process begins with a complimentary 45-minute discovery process. This discovery process will inform the photo - based creative wellness considerations unique for each person. Clients will also be required to have a camera or camera on their smart phone.
CREATIVE WELLNESS THROUGH THE LENS IMAGE SERIES is one of the tools / methods used as a creative wellness process. The images found in CREATIVE WELLNESS THROUGH THE LENS IMAGE SERIES is comprised of thirty original images that can be used as starting and ending point to explore personal expression, stress reduction, personal growth and general mental wellbeing.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREATIVE WELLNESS
CREATIVE WELLNESS THROUGH THE LENS: SHIFT PROCESS
The Creative Wellness Through the Lens: Shift Process uses photographic and / or photo - based creative wellness processes to address such issues as self - expression, stress reduction, personal – growth and mental well - being. The process begins with a complimentary 45-minute discovery process. This discovery process will inform the photo - based creative wellness considerations unique for each person. Clients will also be required to have a camera or camera on their smart phone.
CREATIVE WELLNESS THROUGH THE LENS IMAGE SERIES is one of the tools / methods used as a creative wellness process. The images found in CREATIVE WELLNESS THROUGH THE LENS IMAGE SERIES is comprised of thirty original images that can be used as starting and ending point to explore personal expression, stress reduction, personal growth and general mental wellbeing.
Creative Wellness One – to – One (Virtual)
The Creative Wellness One - to - One (Virtual) is an online creative wellness process, that has been developed for those who want new ways to explore self - expression, stress reduction, personal – growth and overall mental well - being. To ensure that this process is the right fit for your needs we will come together for a 45 minute complimentary discovery process. From here we will collectively determine the next steps such as, the appropriate creative wellness considerations, number of one hour long sessions, the focus of each session. No art making experience is required to participate in this program, however clients will be responsible for providing their own art materials. Clients will also be required to have a stable and secure internet connection.
NOTE: ALL SESSIONS WILL BE ONLINE USING ZOOM
The Creative Wellness One - to - One (Virtual) is an online creative wellness process, that has been developed for those who want new ways to explore self - expression, stress reduction, personal – growth and overall mental well - being. To ensure that this process is the right fit for your needs we will come together for a 45 minute complimentary discovery process. From here we will collectively determine the next steps such as, the appropriate creative wellness considerations, number of one hour long sessions, the focus of each session. No art making experience is required to participate in this program, however clients will be responsible for providing their own art materials. Clients will also be required to have a stable and secure internet connection.
NOTE: ALL SESSIONS WILL BE ONLINE USING ZOOM
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVE WELLNESS
CREATIVE WELLNESS THROUGH CONNECTIONS
The Creative Wellness Through Connections program has been developed for a diversity of organizations, who want to offer creative wellness workshops for their clients or participants, who want to feel included and part of the larger community. To facilitate this there will be a 45 minute complimentary discovery process. This discovery process will inform the creative wellness considerations unique to each organization’s needs
CREATIVE WELLNESS THROUGH CONNECTIONS
The Creative Wellness Through Connections program has been developed for a diversity of organizations, who want to offer creative wellness workshops for their clients or participants, who want to feel included and part of the larger community. To facilitate this there will be a 45 minute complimentary discovery process. This discovery process will inform the creative wellness considerations unique to each organization’s needs
CREATIVE WELLNESS OPEN STUDIO PROGRAM
The Creative Wellness Open Studio Program is an unstructured creative wellness open studio program where people can come together and connect, explore and be creative as they make images that can benefit their metal wellbeing. The Creative Wellness Open Studio Program is available to groups and organizations who are looking to provide arts based wellness programming for their clients. Groups or organizations interested in the Creative Wellness Open Studio Program can book a single or multiple sessions
The Creative Wellness Open Studio Program is an unstructured creative wellness open studio program where people can come together and connect, explore and be creative as they make images that can benefit their metal wellbeing. The Creative Wellness Open Studio Program is available to groups and organizations who are looking to provide arts based wellness programming for their clients. Groups or organizations interested in the Creative Wellness Open Studio Program can book a single or multiple sessions
CREATIVE WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
Creative Wellness in the Workplace has been developed for a diversity of companies and organizations, who want to offer an alternative wellness program for all their staff. The focus of the creative wellness programs offered are self – expression, stress reduction, personal growth and mental well - being.
Key ROI Drivers of Creative Wellness in the Workplace
Reduced Absenteeism & Burnout: Creative wellness breaks, such as music, art, or movement, provide a "nervous system break" that prevents exhaustion.
Increased Productivity: Lowered stress improves focus and enhances employee performance and cognitive flexibility.
Enhanced Team Collaboration: Engaging in shared creative tasks, such as group or collaborative drawing, builds trust, fostering a more connected, collaborative workforce.
Improved Employee Engagement: Creative experiences are often viewed as high-value benefits, leading to higher participation rates compared to traditional wellness programs.
Creative Wellness in the Workplace has been developed for a diversity of companies and organizations, who want to offer an alternative wellness program for all their staff. The focus of the creative wellness programs offered are self – expression, stress reduction, personal growth and mental well - being.
Key ROI Drivers of Creative Wellness in the Workplace
Reduced Absenteeism & Burnout: Creative wellness breaks, such as music, art, or movement, provide a "nervous system break" that prevents exhaustion.
Increased Productivity: Lowered stress improves focus and enhances employee performance and cognitive flexibility.
Enhanced Team Collaboration: Engaging in shared creative tasks, such as group or collaborative drawing, builds trust, fostering a more connected, collaborative workforce.
Improved Employee Engagement: Creative experiences are often viewed as high-value benefits, leading to higher participation rates compared to traditional wellness programs.
CREATIVE WELLNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS
Through the CREATIVE WELLNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS I provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore such issues as self - expression, stress reduction, personal growth and general mental wellbeing using a variety of creative wellness processes.
This CREATIVE WELLNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS consists of three one - hour sessions online via zoom with creative wellness prompts between each session. No art experience is required.
The fee for the CREATIVE WELLNESS SUBSCRIPTION is $200.00 with clients providing their own art materials.
This CREATIVE WELLNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS consists of three one - hour sessions online via zoom with creative wellness prompts between each session. No art experience is required.
The fee for the CREATIVE WELLNESS SUBSCRIPTION is $200.00 with clients providing their own art materials.
ARTS IN HEALTH CONSULTING
The following Arts in Health Consulting services have been designed for organizations and communities who want to integrate visual arts based wellness processes into their existing programs and services.
Designing Arts in Health Programs
This service has been developed for Artist, Community Educators, Social Services Workers, HR Professionals and Mental Health Practitioners who want to participate in, organize and lead arts and wellness programs within their organizations or communities.
“Art is the creation of forms symbolic of human feeling.”
– Susanne Langer
Strengths Based Arts in Health Discovery Process
The Strengths Based Arts in Health Discovery Process is a person - centered process for discovering, integrating and assessing the creative strengths, mental wellness and resilience found within an organization or community.
“Art does not reproduce what is visible, it makes things visible.”
― Paul Klee
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ABOUT
My practice as an Arts in Health Practitioner / Consultant is supported by some twenty - five years of experience designing, facilitating and managing arts based and arts infused learning programs for diverse learners and communities. Paralleling these experiences is my work in the social services sector supporting persons with diverse abilities in community. Rounding out all of these experiences, is my practice as a visual artist working in the mediums of photography and drawing that spans more than thirty plus years. Complementing and informing this varied background is an equally diverse educational background that includes the following credentials.
FURTHER TRAINING
To learn more about my diverse experiences and credentials view my CURRICULUM VITAE.
DISCLAIMER: In my practice as an Arts in Health Practitioner / Consultant I work within a scope of practice in which I do not provide art therapy or counselling services. The wellness programs I facilitate, have been designed to promote self - expression, stress reduction, personal growth and general mental wellbeing. These creative wellness programs are provided in a safe, confidential wellness space both virtually and in person. The arts in health consulting services I offer are intended to provide organizational and community stakeholders with methods and tools to creatively explore issues effecting organizations and communities, such as resilience and mental wellness through the creative visual arts. For art therapy and counselling needs, I can provide contact information for Certified Art Therapists as well as other mental health professional.
NOTE: These Arts In Health / Consulting programs and services are fully insured.
My practice as an Arts in Health Practitioner / Consultant is supported by some twenty - five years of experience designing, facilitating and managing arts based and arts infused learning programs for diverse learners and communities. Paralleling these experiences is my work in the social services sector supporting persons with diverse abilities in community. Rounding out all of these experiences, is my practice as a visual artist working in the mediums of photography and drawing that spans more than thirty plus years. Complementing and informing this varied background is an equally diverse educational background that includes the following credentials.
- MEd | BEd (VAS) | BFA
- Certificate in Photography
- Certificate in Adult Education
- Certificate in Non - Profit Sector Management
- Advanced Design Thinking Certificate
- Certified Strengths Practitioner
- IACTM Accredited Trainer
- IPHM Accredited Practitioner
- CIIAT Therapeutic Arts Practitioner Certificate
FURTHER TRAINING
- MHA Science and Practice of Wellbeing Micro - Credential
- Strengths Profile Strengthener Programme - Level 1
- Realizing Resilience Masterclass
- Certified Flourishing Creativity Coach Program
- Appreciative Inquiry Introductory Program
- Points of You Level 1 - Explorer Certification
- Photovoice: Talking with Pictures
To learn more about my diverse experiences and credentials view my CURRICULUM VITAE.
DISCLAIMER: In my practice as an Arts in Health Practitioner / Consultant I work within a scope of practice in which I do not provide art therapy or counselling services. The wellness programs I facilitate, have been designed to promote self - expression, stress reduction, personal growth and general mental wellbeing. These creative wellness programs are provided in a safe, confidential wellness space both virtually and in person. The arts in health consulting services I offer are intended to provide organizational and community stakeholders with methods and tools to creatively explore issues effecting organizations and communities, such as resilience and mental wellness through the creative visual arts. For art therapy and counselling needs, I can provide contact information for Certified Art Therapists as well as other mental health professional.
NOTE: These Arts In Health / Consulting programs and services are fully insured.
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