This weekend I was elected Director Research and Publications for the Canadian Art Therapy Association. It's an incredible honor & I hope to dedicate myself towards advancing the profession in Canada. I'm so grateful to be part of this warm, supportive, creative community!

The Grade 8s enjoyed an art therapy session led by Rakshanda Khan. During this session, students had to create a “tree of life” to represent their family roots, goals, achievements, and more. They used various materials to bring their tree to life! 🌳

CATA-ACAT latest journal includes this powerful article by Megan Kanerahtenhá:wi Whyte exploring the intersections between colonial trauma and Indigenous identity as a centralizing factor of Indigenous wellness. Read her article here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

We are thrilled to announce the publication of the latest open issue of our journal. This collection delves into the rich tapestry of art therapy, where diverse voices, practices, and experiences converge. Read it here: tandfonline.com/toc/ucat21/cur…

📢 Our next special issue of will be exploring nature-based #ArtTherapy.⁠ ⁠ 📅 Submissions open now until 31 March 2024 ⁠ ✒️ Calling for #research, practice, and opinion papers. ⁠ 🌿 Find out more: bit.ly/3LqmGX6 ⁠

🛠 In-Person Workshop: Sydney Hayduk and Jessica White are bringing a 3 part in-person Art Therapy and Polyvagal Workshop for teens ages 14-17 to Winnipeg, MB. For more information and to register, visit sydneyhayduk.ca/upcoming/

The CATA Journal is looking for book reviewers for our upcoming journal publications. Please contact [email protected] by January 30th with your name, contact, topics of interest, professional credentials, and timelines for the review.

Mark your calendars and save the date! This year's CATA-ACAT Conference will be held on the weekend of September 26-29th in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Registration opens in Spring 2024. For more information, visit canadianarttherapy.org/conference

Come with me to the #TorontoArtTherapyInstitute

#openstudio artmaking for UzimaWRGI at #torontobusinesscollege

Art Therapist Bevan Klassen is offering online video making workshops to help those you work with to self-regulate, grow in emotional awareness, and express a personal voice. For more details, contact [email protected] or visit his website: deepfocusarttherapy.com/vm_workshops_w….

🧑‍🎓 Student Research: The TATI x OATA Research Symposium invites you to a free online event on Sunday June 23rd. This is event will feature research and projects by art therapy and creative arts therapies students and new grads. To register, visit tati.on.ca/current-studen… .

Envisage is excited to publish its first article under the new format. This article is part of a new ongoing column, Rooted Storytellers, dedicated to unearthing and amplifying diverse voices and knowledge keepers. Check it out at canadianarttherapy.org/blog/2024/june….

We're excited to announce that registration for the 2024 Conference in Thunder Bay, Ontario is now open! To view the program and to register, please visit tinyurl.com/2024CATAConfer… Conference questions? Please contact Podium Events & Consulting by emailing [email protected]

Check out Taylor Bourassa’s column, Nature’s Way, feature its newest article on the Envisage blog this week. This week features a poetic homage to the trees of the Arboretum of Ottawa. Read it here: canadianarttherapy.org/blog/2024/july…

#arttherapy

#WalkandTalk #ArtTherapy merges traditional art therapy with #walking sessions, allowing clients to engage in creative processes while moving through natural environments. It incorporates elements of #mindfulness, #somatictherapies as well as eco-art. #therapy #newmarket

Are you interested in making a big revamp and transforming your thesis or capstone project into a journal article? Join us for an informative online workshop with Haley Toll, the Lead Editor of the journal. To register, visit cognitoforms.com/CanadianArtThe…

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Starting January 1, 2025, I’ll be welcoming clients at my new location. The new clinic is a cozy, welcoming space, & I can’t wait to share a sneak peek with you—check out the video below! Looking forward to seeing clients in the new year at the new space! ✨