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What is Art Therapy?

Art therapy combines the creative process and psychotherapy, facilitating self-exploration and understanding. Using imagery, colour and shape as part of this creative therapeutic process, thoughts and feelings can be expressed that would otherwise be difficult to articulate. 

Why Work with an Art Therapist?​

  • Art therapists are trained professionals

  • Art therapists abide by a Code of Ethics which is specific to art therapy

  • Art therapists work with diverse clients

  • Professional and Registered Art Therapists have liability insurance

  • Research supporting art therapy exists

from the Canadian Art Therapy Association:

https://www.canadianarttherapy.org/what-is-art-therapy

Please look under the drop down menu for more resources (publications & videos)

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