What support are you looking for?
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I want to feel seen and heard compassionately and guided along my process of growth & healing.
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I want to feel connected to the natural world or other people as I discover more about myself.
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I want to discover new ideas, books or other resources that can help me feel hope or inspiration.
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Virtual Art Therapy & Psychotherapy
($100 CAD/50 minutes)
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Virtual one-on-one art therapy and psychotherapy sessions can involve just talking or barely any talking at all, depending on your comfort level and needs. Keep in mind that you do NOT need to be an artist to take part in art therapy.
Virtual sessions are currently available to individuals across Ontario. |
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Outdoor & Group Workshops
(ONE-ON-ONE $100/50 minutes &
GROUP PRICES VARY)
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Outdoor sessions can be one-on-one where we meet in an outdoor space, such as a park, and collaborate with the natural world around us to help attune to beauty, practice mindfulness, or cultivate peace.
Group workshops can be outdoors, on-line, or with a partnering organization (past public workshops have been in partnership with locations such as libraries, art galleries, and museums). |
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EXAMPLEs of Past OUtDOOR WORKSHOPS
Drawing on your Senses
Connect with your sense of touch in this workshop designed to develop your observation and appreciation skills through stress-free drawing activities! All drawing abilities are welcome to slow down and study the beauty of found objects and beings growing in Dufferin Grove Park. Start off with a walking meditation, followed by meditative blind contour drawings and techniques to draw texture and perspective. Enjoy the satisfaction of slowing down and focusing your attention. No supplies necessary. (Facilitated with Shaina Lehan)
Abstraction in Nature
When was the last time you imagined images in the clouds? Playfulness and stillness are both paramount to fostering joy. In this workshop, participants will explore the insight, clarity, and sense of connection that comes from these two practices. Meditation and exploring the shapes in the natural world will set the stage for creating an abstract watercolour painting. No supplies necessary. (Facilitated with Shaina Lehan)
Letting In and Letting Go
Practice going with the flow in this workshop involving the creation of ephemeral art work and collaboration by making use of the natural elements in Dufferin Grove Park and the other participants at the workshop. Start with a footpath walking meditation, followed by collecting found objects to be arranged in a site specific installation. (Facilitated with Shaina Lehan).
Noticing the Beauty of Here and Now
How many of us actually stop to smell the roses? First we need to notice that there are roses in the first place! Develop awareness of the beauty of the world around you, while increasing your photographic eye. This workshop involves walking meditation, composition and angle techniques, and lots of hands-on observation and contemplative photography to notice and capture the beauty of Dufferin Grove Park. Bring a camera (cell phone is just fine). (Facilitated with Shaina Lehan).
Connect with your sense of touch in this workshop designed to develop your observation and appreciation skills through stress-free drawing activities! All drawing abilities are welcome to slow down and study the beauty of found objects and beings growing in Dufferin Grove Park. Start off with a walking meditation, followed by meditative blind contour drawings and techniques to draw texture and perspective. Enjoy the satisfaction of slowing down and focusing your attention. No supplies necessary. (Facilitated with Shaina Lehan)
Abstraction in Nature
When was the last time you imagined images in the clouds? Playfulness and stillness are both paramount to fostering joy. In this workshop, participants will explore the insight, clarity, and sense of connection that comes from these two practices. Meditation and exploring the shapes in the natural world will set the stage for creating an abstract watercolour painting. No supplies necessary. (Facilitated with Shaina Lehan)
Letting In and Letting Go
Practice going with the flow in this workshop involving the creation of ephemeral art work and collaboration by making use of the natural elements in Dufferin Grove Park and the other participants at the workshop. Start with a footpath walking meditation, followed by collecting found objects to be arranged in a site specific installation. (Facilitated with Shaina Lehan).
Noticing the Beauty of Here and Now
How many of us actually stop to smell the roses? First we need to notice that there are roses in the first place! Develop awareness of the beauty of the world around you, while increasing your photographic eye. This workshop involves walking meditation, composition and angle techniques, and lots of hands-on observation and contemplative photography to notice and capture the beauty of Dufferin Grove Park. Bring a camera (cell phone is just fine). (Facilitated with Shaina Lehan).
If you are in crisis or need someone to talk to immediately, please go to the worldwide crisis line: www.befrienders.org
Or if you are in Canada visit: www.crisisservicescanada.ca, call: 1.833.456.456, or text 45645.
Or if you are in Canada visit: www.crisisservicescanada.ca, call: 1.833.456.456, or text 45645.