services

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Individual Expressive Arts Therapy begins with a free 45-minute discovery call to support your search for a compatible therapist. Moving forward, 75 or 90-minute one-on-one sessions provide a safe, confidential space and empathetic support and witnessing for women to express their thoughts and feelings using traditional and alternative methods.

No skill or previous art experience is needed. I offer a client-centered, therapeutic environment where safety is paramount and creative and body-centered approaches are encouraged. I believe in the resilience of humankind and my approach supports people in using (perhaps discovering) their strengths on their healing journey. Art Therapy, a form of psychodynamic treatment, uses simple art materials. Spontaneous art expression in a non-judgmental atmosphere allows the person to articulate both expressed and repressed thoughts and feelings in a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment.Come as you are and bring whatever you'd like to explore or work through. Book your free 45-minute discovery call now.


EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY GROUPS

Our Expressive Arts Therapy groups offer an opportunity to arrive with your own story and agenda to explore the development of self-awareness, self- esteem and social connections. With guidance and nurturing support to foster mental wellness, women share as little or as much as they feel comfortable sharing; feelings, fears, struggles, and experiences. Creative emphasis will be on learning ways to self-care through comfort, consolation, relaxation, and release.  If you’ve been struggling socially due to anxiety, depression or other challenges and are looking to connect with like-minded women who are interested in reducing stress and increasing socialization and healthy coping skills, a group may be the right fit for you!

Participating in an Expressive Arts Therapy group can provide:

  • A place where women can explore how abuse/violence/trauma or other experiences have affected their lives
  • A safe learning environment where women may try new ways to grow and heal
  • Opportunities for creative self-expression in a community of women
  • A space where women can connect with others in an atmosphere of acceptance and non-judgment
  • Support to help women get the most out of their group experience
  • Information to help women make decisions about their safety and well-being, including resources and referral


TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOPS FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Strong teamwork is key to success in any organization. A team's ability to work together, communicate openly and effectively, achieve common goals, and solve problems collaboratively not only increases productivity but also increase nurtures feelings of confidence, connection, and value in each team member. Making art in a group setting allows one to connect and communicate with others in new ways and helps teams to work through conflicts and misconceptions.

Other ways your group may benefit from our custom team-building Expressive Arts workshops include:

  • Solve problems efficiently and creatively
  • Develop outside-the-box thinking and right brain activity
  • See the bigger picture as well as details
  • Foster openness to new ideas & collaboration
  • Adapt more easily to change
  • Find innovative ways to meet new challenges
  • Promote better communication, trust and respect
  • Improve morale
  • Develop confidence in expressing oneself
  • Practice self-care and relieve stress through art making
  • Develop a heightened level of self-awareness and mindfulness towards oneself and others


SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Expressive Arts Therapy workshops are conducted at your school for girls ages 12+. Female staff are welcome and encouraged to participate with the students. Our school programs are designed to support Open Minds, Healthy Minds: Ontario’s Comprehensive Mental Health Strategy, a province-wide initiative committed to promoting mental health and well-being in schools. The following are some of the topics we may explore with your students, however we are always open to customizing a program that is aligned with your curriculum and school's needs:

  • Grounding & Mindfulness: Fostering Self-Regulation Skills
  • Stress Management Techniques
  • Mental Health Awareness & Self-Care Practices
  • Building Healthy Boundaries & Relationships
  • Self-expression & Communication Skills

Send us a message to book an exploration call to discuss how we can work together to support your students' mental health and wellbeing through Expressive Arts Therapy at your school.

MASJID/ISLAMIC CENTRE GROUPS, WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Any of the above services can be customized to meet the needs of your masjid or Islamic Centre. Please send us a message sharing a bit about your organization and we would be happy to meet with you to explore options that would bring the most value to your community, in shaa Allah.