Art Club is a welcoming group that combines creativity and self-discovery with the joy of community. Each week offers a unique theme – such as clarifying your values, exploring the Enneagram, taking a personality test, mapping your “power flower,” drawing genograms, or sharing life stories – designed to help you learn more about yourself and others in a supportive setting. Through simple art activities and guided discussions, participants can reflect on their experiences, grow in self-awareness, and build meaningful connections with peers.
Hosted by Inner Life Psychotherapy + Healing Collective
Treatment Centre, MA, RP
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
Art Club is a welcoming group that combines creativity and self-discovery with the joy of community. Each week offers a unique theme – such as clarifying your values, exploring the Enneagram, taking a personality test, mapping your “power flower,” drawing genograms, or sharing life stories – designed to help you learn more about yourself and others in a supportive setting. Through simple art activities and guided discussions, participants can reflect on their experiences, grow in self-awareness, and build meaningful connections with peers.
We are thrilled to offer Adolescents Social Skills group to ages 9 to 12 years, starting in the end of April. This group will help children to learn to overcome social anxiety, develop and enhance social skills, increase confidence and self, learn conflict resolution skills and increase ability to foster healthy friendships. This is a 6 session group in which children will participate in a-lot of psycho- therapeutic activities using theraplay, borad games, activities and art therapy. Participants will work in small and large group to learn self-regulation, awareness, boundaries and thereby improve social skills.
We are thrilled to offer Adolescents Social Skills group to ages 9 to 12 years, starting in the end of April. This group will help children to learn to overcome social anxiety, develop and enhance social skills, increase confidence and self, learn conflict resolution skills and increase ability to foster healthy friendships. This is a 6 session group in which children will participate in a-lot of psycho- therapeutic activities using theraplay, borad games, activities and art therapy. Participants will work in small and large group to learn self-regulation, awareness, boundaries and thereby improve social skills.
Art Club is a welcoming group that combines creativity and self-discovery with the joy of community. Each week offers a unique theme – such as clarifying your values, exploring the Enneagram, taking a personality test, mapping your “power flower,” drawing genograms, or sharing life stories – designed to help you learn more about yourself and others in a supportive setting. Through simple art activities and guided discussions, participants can reflect on their experiences, grow in self-awareness, and build meaningful connections with peers.
Hosted by Inner Life Psychotherapy + Healing Collective
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW, MA
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
Art Club is a welcoming group that combines creativity and self-discovery with the joy of community. Each week offers a unique theme – such as clarifying your values, exploring the Enneagram, taking a personality test, mapping your “power flower,” drawing genograms, or sharing life stories – designed to help you learn more about yourself and others in a supportive setting. Through simple art activities and guided discussions, participants can reflect on their experiences, grow in self-awareness, and build meaningful connections with peers.
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Hosted by Charmaine Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Group meets in Richmond Hill, ON L4B
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Hosted by The Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, RP, RCat, NATC, ACNP
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1C
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Hosted by Tikvah family services
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Group meets in Vaughan, ON L4K
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Group meets in Guelph, ON N1H
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), DTATI
Group meets in Caledon, ON L7E
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Group meets in Etobicoke, ON M9C
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Hosted by The Courage Room with Karen Connelly
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6G
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Hosted by Think Joy Drama Therapy Toronto
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, P-RDT, CCC
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4K
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Please note - I am building a waitlist for the next group, please email me if you are interested in participating.// A therapeutic space for women who feel stuck, disconnected, or lost in their sense of self. This group uses creative arts therapy, including drama, movement, and storytelling, to explore identity, self-expression, and healing. Participants will engage in guided exercises that foster self-discovery, emotional processing, and personal growth in a supportive community.
Please note - I am building a waitlist for the next group, please email me if you are interested in participating.// A therapeutic space for women who feel stuck, disconnected, or lost in their sense of self. This group uses creative arts therapy, including drama, movement, and storytelling, to explore identity, self-expression, and healing. Participants will engage in guided exercises that foster self-discovery, emotional processing, and personal growth in a supportive community.
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Art Therapy Support Groups
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.