Finding your compass:
trust your intuition in art making
Step into a world of self-discovery and healing. Guided by experienced art therapists, this intimate session invites you to explore and trust your intuition, enhancing your self-awareness and creativity through the process of intuitive art creation.
Workshop Details
Date
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August 30th 2024
Time
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From 6:00pm to 8:00pm EST
Where
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Virtual, Jane Platform
$80 + HST activity (when applicable)
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Fee
Available Payment Options
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We accept payments made by Interac E-Transfers or by Credit Card.
Insurance coverage
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Our centre provides receipts, please check your Insurance Plan for coverage.
Our focus
Learn how to use art for self-expression
In an art therapy workshop, participants are guided through a journey of using art as a powerful tool for self-expression. Through various artistic mediums like painting, drawing, or sculpting, individuals learn to channel their emotions, thoughts, and experiences into tangible forms. Facilitators provide a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration, encouraging participants to tap into their creativity without constraints. By experimenting with colors, shapes, and textures, participants discover new ways to communicate and express themselves authentically. Through this process, they develop a deeper understanding of their inner world and find liberation in the act of artistic creation, empowering them to use art as a means of self-expression in their daily lives beyond the workshop.
Strengthen trust in intuition
Intuition, or the inner sense of knowing, often guides individuals toward decisions and actions that align with their true selves. In art therapy, the creative process allows individuals to tap into their subconscious, bypassing the analytical mind and accessing deeper insights and feelings. Engaging in spontaneous art-making can help clients recognize and trust their intuitive responses, as they learn to rely on their innate creativity and instincts without overthinking or self-judgment. This practice not only enhances self-confidence and decision-making abilities but also encourages a more authentic expression of the self.
Promote mindfulness and presence
This workshop aims to help participants cultivate the ability to stay present in the moment, enhancing mindfulness through the process of intuitive art creation. Being more mindful and present can help reduce stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns. This objective supports the cultivation of a more balanced, peaceful state of mind, contributing to holistic healing and personal growth.
Promote relaxation, self-discovery and emotional healing
Through painting, drawing, or sculpting, individuals tap into their innermost thoughts and feelings, gaining insight into their subconscious and fostering self-awareness. This process of self-expression allows participants to release tension, quiet the mind, and cultivate a sense of inner peace. Guided by a trained art therapist in a supportive environment, participants feel validated and understood, fostering a sense of emotional healing and empowerment. By engaging in the transformative power of art, individuals embark on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth
What to expect
Through expressive art techniques such as painting, drawing, and collage, you’ll embark on a journey of reflection and renewal. Discover how art can be a powerful tool for self-expression and self-awareness as you delve into themes of compassion, resilience, and personal growth.
As this workshop will be held virtually, we invite you to take anything you have on end that appears creative and inspiring to you.
Here are some ideas we can provide: paint, pastels, crayons, clay, collared pencils, markers, old magazines (collage), yarn, natural elements (branches, leaves, rocks).
In this supportive environment, there’s no need for artistic experience – just an openness to explore and a willingness to connect with yourself on a deeper level. Join us for an enriching experience that nourishes your mind, body, and soul.
Meet the facilitators
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Art therapist (M.A), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Registered Psychotherapist (RP), and co-founder of Ginkgo.
A little bit about me:
I am a bicultural therapist who was born in South Africa and immigrated to Canada as an adolescent. I am passionate about supporting and empowering disenfranchised groups. I believe that true healing and growth come from collaboration with ourselves, each other and our environment. In my practice, I consider the multiple intersections that make up the identity of an individual and do my best to welcome them into a shared space of exploration and healing. The principles that guide my practice are built on mutual respect, curiosity and reciprocity.
Areas of Experience:
I have worked with women and children through individual and group therapy. I specifically have worked with women who have been incarcerated, mothers and their children who have experienced domestic violence, and individuals who have been oppressed and have experienced displacement in one or more areas of their lives. My areas of focus include anxiety, boundary and relationship issues, burnout, cognitive degeneration, depression, grief and loss, inner child work, infidelity, intergenerational trauma, life transitions, pain management, perfectionism, self-care, self-esteem and stress management.
Therapeutic Approach:
I work from a person-centered, trauma informed, strengths based approach that integrates art therapy, mindfulness based practices, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Goal Management Training (GMT).
I currently provide services in English to individuals living in Ontario
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Art therapist (M.A), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and co-founder of Ginkgo
A little bit about me:
I’m a passionate bilingual French-Canadian art therapist who believes individuals are fundamentally creative and possesses the internal means to self-actualize. I consider arts to be a unique way to get in touch with our self (our true authentic self) and I trust that the agent of healing lies within the artistic process, rather than in the outcome. My professional values are authenticity, respect and collaboration.
Areas of Experience:
My goal as an art therapist is to create a safe and caring space that promotes creativity, well-being, expression and self-knowledge. I accompany individuals experiencing various emotional and relational difficulties, among others related to self-esteem, grief and loss, life transitions, self-care, trauma, stress and anxiety. I also have experience accompanying caregivers living with a family member who has a mental health issue. I have experience working with an adult clientele as well as with children and adolescents.
Therapeutic Approach:
I am a sensitive, open and professional art therapist working from a client-centred, emotions-focused, trauma informed and strengths based approach that integrates mindfulness practices as well as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused therapy (SFT) interventions.
I currently provide services in English and French to individuals living in Ontario
