I am a professional Art Therapist who has been practicing since 2014. I did my graduate training at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute where I finished with Honours. Afterwards, I became a member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association. I have earned my BA in Social Development Studies with a Specialization in Social Work. I am also a registered Naturopath and I am an approved Mental Health provider for Health Canada (NIHB).  

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I have extensive experience working with Indigenous communities from a strength-based and culturally informed approach. In the spirit of cultural humility, I have worked alongside indigenous healers that have informed my art therapy practice in acknowledging that the land and the human psyche are inextricably tied together. The Mind/Body/Nature triad can cultivate insights, balance and a greater sense of well-being.  

 

I work with all populations and specialize in working with children and their families to strengthen their emotional bonds through a cultural and attachment informed approach in art therapy.  

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Education

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Diploma of Art Therapy (Master's Level) 

Kutenai Art Therapy Institute

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Bachelor of Arts

University of Waterloo

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Training

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• PolyVagal-Focused and Sensorimotor Expressive Arts Therapies

• Level 1 Sandplay (CAST)

• Mental Health First Aid

• ASIST

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Read an Interview with Dawna Lee

in Envisage Magazine Winter 2021

 

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