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Approaches to Art Therapy

Somatic Expressive Art

Sessions incorporate a variety of expressive art avenues to connect you to your body’s wisdom. We may incorporate activities such as painting, drawing, sculpting, vocalizing, movement, and even dancing to explore emotional states, facilitating a deeper engagement with your inner experiences.

Sessions are tailored to your preferences and comfort level to various modalities.

Online sessions require basic art materials such as paper and a few colouring options (pencil crayons, markers, crayons, etc). Art material packages are available upon request.

Inner Relationship Focusing

Inner Relationship focusing (IRF) is a therapeutic modality centered around the practice of tuning into the body’s subtle “felt sense” of an experience. Through curiosity, we open ourselves up to different parts of ourselves, and with gentleness and curiosity, develop relationships with these parts. During these sessions, you'll be guided to listen to your body's subtle cues and feelings in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. We focus on nurturing an inner relationship with yourself, exploring the narratives and emotions that surface, and learning to respond with kindness and curiosity.

This process can work beautifully alongside art making as sensations, symbols, and metaphors arise.

Nature Therapy

Sessions can be offered outdoors, allowing the inherent healing elements of nature to support your therapeutic process.

These sessions may involve guided walks, grounding practices, and nature-based art exercises that facilitate deep connection with the earth and a sense of physical and mental restoration.

Sessions may be offered in Interriver Park, Pacific Spirit Park, or an outdoor environment of your choice.