THERAPEUTIC ARTS / CREATIVE WELLNESS
The following therapeutic arts and creative wellness programs are designed for those who want new ways to explore self - expression, stress reduction, personal – growth and overall mental well - being. To facilitate these therapeutic arts programs and creative wellness processes a range of media from drawing to digital imaging will be utilized.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREATIVE WELLNESS
CREATIVE WELLNESS THROUGH THE LENS program uses photographic and / or photo - based therapeutic programs 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 therapeutic arts and creative wellness considerations unique for each person.
CREATIVE WELLNESS THROUGH THE LENS IMAGE SERIES is one of the tools / methods used as a creative wellness / therapeutic arts 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 THROUGH THE LENS program uses photographic and / or photo - based therapeutic programs 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 therapeutic arts and creative wellness considerations unique for each person.
CREATIVE WELLNESS THROUGH THE LENS IMAGE SERIES is one of the tools / methods used as a creative wellness / therapeutic arts 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 a therapeutic arts 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 therapeutic arts and 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.
NOTE: ALL SESSIONS WILL BE ONLINE USING ZOOM
The CREATIVE WELLNESS ONE – TO – ONE (VIRTUAL) is a therapeutic arts 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 therapeutic arts and 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.
NOTE: ALL SESSIONS WILL BE ONLINE USING ZOOM
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVE WELLNESS
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 therapeutic arts and creative wellness considerations unique to each
organization’s needs.
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 therapeutic arts and creative wellness considerations unique to each
organization’s needs.
The CREATIVE WELLNESS OPEN STUDIO PROGRAM is an unstructured therapeutic arts open studio program where people can come together and connect, explore and be creative as they make images that can benefit their mental wellbeing. The CREATIVE WELLNESS OPEN STUDIO PROGRAM is available to community groups and organizations who are looking to provide arts based wellness programming for their members and clients. Groups or organizations interested in the CREATIVE WELLNESS OPEN STUDIO PROGRAM can book a single or multiple sessions
Here are some community based organizations where I have recently facilitated a number of
Therapeutic Arts / Creative Wellness Workshops
Therapeutic Arts / Creative Wellness Workshops
ABOUT
My practice as a Therapeutic Arts Practitioner, is supported by more than twenty years of experience designing and facilitating arts based and arts infused learning programs for a diverse range of learners and clients. Paralleling these experiences is my work in the social services sector supporting persons with diverse abilities. Complementing and informing this practice is an equally diverse educational background that includes the following credentials.
FURTHER TRAINING
DISCLAIMER: The Therapeutic Arts Practitioner Certificate offered through the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy does not qualify me as a Certified Art Therapist. The therapeutic arts programs and services I offer should not be considered art therapy or counselling. The therapeutic arts programs and services have been designed to promote self-expression, stress reduction, personal growth and general mental wellbeing. For art therapy and counselling needs, I can provide contact information for Certified Art Therapists as well as other professional mental health practitioners.
NOTE: The Certified Strengths Practitioner program is an Accredited CPD Course offered through the School of Positive Transformation.
My practice as a Therapeutic Arts Practitioner, is supported by more than twenty years of experience designing and facilitating arts based and arts infused learning programs for a diverse range of learners and clients. Paralleling these experiences is my work in the social services sector supporting persons with diverse abilities. Complementing and informing this practice is an equally diverse educational background that includes the following credentials.
- Master of Education in Adult Education
- Bachelor of Education (Visual Arts Specialist)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts
- Certificate in Photography
- Points of You: Level 1 - Explorer Certification
- Certified Strengths Practitioner (ACPDC)
- Therapeutic Arts Practitioner Certificate – CIIAT
FURTHER TRAINING
- VIA Character Strengths Interventions
- Strengths Profile Strengthener Programme - Level 1
- Photovoice: Talking with Pictures
- Positive Psychology Coaching for Meaningful Life and Work program
- Certified Flourishing Life / Creativity Coach Program
DISCLAIMER: The Therapeutic Arts Practitioner Certificate offered through the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy does not qualify me as a Certified Art Therapist. The therapeutic arts programs and services I offer should not be considered art therapy or counselling. The therapeutic arts programs and services have been designed to promote self-expression, stress reduction, personal growth and general mental wellbeing. For art therapy and counselling needs, I can provide contact information for Certified Art Therapists as well as other professional mental health practitioners.
NOTE: The Certified Strengths Practitioner program is an Accredited CPD Course offered through the School of Positive Transformation.