Our closed group art therapy group is for women, who are new in the city and they are looking to explore their emotions, connect with other women, tell their story, and regain their power in a safe place. Our groups consist of 4 participants and are led by an art therapist. The theme of these art therapy workshops are often exploring emotions, practicing to be in the present (mindfulness), organizing chaotic thoughts, and find companionship.
Our therapists are trained in providing art therapy and psychotherapy services to children, youth, and adults.
Our closed group art therapy group is for women, who are new in the city and they are looking to explore their emotions, connect with other women, tell their story, and regain their power in a safe place. Our groups consist of 4 participants and are led by an art therapist. The theme of these art therapy workshops are often exploring emotions, practicing to be in the present (mindfulness), organizing chaotic thoughts, and find companionship.
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.
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.
Adults who would like to explore self in relation to others through an experiential creative process in a guided 7 week workshop. Lead by a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) incorporating Drama Therapy, Poetry Therapy techniques and Art. If you would like to join this group therapy workshop please contact the host to complete registration and/or ask any further questions. This group will be held in person on Mondays for 1.5 hrs/(90 minutes) [1:00-2:30pm] located a short walk from Pape Station in Toronto. https://thinkjoydramatherapy.com /new-drama-therapy-workshop-series/
Hosted by Think Joy Drama Therapy Toronto
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, P-RDT, CCC
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4K
Adults who would like to explore self in relation to others through an experiential creative process in a guided 7 week workshop. Lead by a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) incorporating Drama Therapy, Poetry Therapy techniques and Art. If you would like to join this group therapy workshop please contact the host to complete registration and/or ask any further questions. This group will be held in person on Mondays for 1.5 hrs/(90 minutes) [1:00-2:30pm] located a short walk from Pape Station in Toronto. https://thinkjoydramatherapy.com /new-drama-therapy-workshop-series/
Are you a caregiver experiencing stress & exhaustion seeking inspiration, creativity & connection? We meet as a cohort online four times a year to explore & share wisdom. Seasonal Themes include: Fall - Gratitude: Giving thanks for our capability to care; Winter- Honouring Our Pain: Honouring our caregiving; Spring- Seeing With New & Ancient Eyes: Caring with renewed heart; Summer - Going Forth: Going forth with collective care. (Inspired by Joanna Macy's Work that Reconnects). 2023-2024 Dates: Sept 20, Dec 20 Mar 20, June 19 Time: 7:30-9pm ET. Cost: $150 + HST (includes 4 sessions) To register: https://amylister.ca/events
Are you a caregiver experiencing stress & exhaustion seeking inspiration, creativity & connection? We meet as a cohort online four times a year to explore & share wisdom. Seasonal Themes include: Fall - Gratitude: Giving thanks for our capability to care; Winter- Honouring Our Pain: Honouring our caregiving; Spring- Seeing With New & Ancient Eyes: Caring with renewed heart; Summer - Going Forth: Going forth with collective care. (Inspired by Joanna Macy's Work that Reconnects). 2023-2024 Dates: Sept 20, Dec 20 Mar 20, June 19 Time: 7:30-9pm ET. Cost: $150 + HST (includes 4 sessions) To register: https://amylister.ca/events
Hosted by Flemingdon Health Centre, the ' Art Therapy for Relaxation and Stress Relief' group blends creativity, mindfulness, relaxation, human connection and healing. We invite participants to explore themes such as self-awareness, flow and grounding, radical acceptance and the inner child. We will experiment with an array of techniques and materials, share artwork and stories, engage in meaningful self-discovery, strengthen skills, promote mental well-being, and spring forward together as a community. No artistic skill is necessary to participate in this group. [April 2 - May 7, 2025]
Hosted by Jessica Wong | Talk & Art Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), DTATI
Group meets in Toronto, ON M3C
Hosted by Flemingdon Health Centre, the ' Art Therapy for Relaxation and Stress Relief' group blends creativity, mindfulness, relaxation, human connection and healing. We invite participants to explore themes such as self-awareness, flow and grounding, radical acceptance and the inner child. We will experiment with an array of techniques and materials, share artwork and stories, engage in meaningful self-discovery, strengthen skills, promote mental well-being, and spring forward together as a community. No artistic skill is necessary to participate in this group. [April 2 - May 7, 2025]
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" Brene Brown. A Gestalt *- inspired opportunity to experience how the clown medicine can help us to embrace our fears, play them, and let them guide us on our way to courage, connection and healing. In this workshop, you will: Explore new emotional awareness that leads to increased vitality Play and Embody empowering characters/archetypes that support self-expression and expansion of sense of self Practice being open, accepting and creatively responsive to what is happening in the moment in a supportive environmentApril 8th / April 9th call 6477055110 for more information.
Hosted by Mario Jose Lourenco
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CGT, OSRP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5A
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" Brene Brown. A Gestalt *- inspired opportunity to experience how the clown medicine can help us to embrace our fears, play them, and let them guide us on our way to courage, connection and healing. In this workshop, you will: Explore new emotional awareness that leads to increased vitality Play and Embody empowering characters/archetypes that support self-expression and expansion of sense of self Practice being open, accepting and creatively responsive to what is happening in the moment in a supportive environmentApril 8th / April 9th call 6477055110 for more information.
If you want a life-giving relationship you have to work smart & get feedback. To join this counsellor lead focus group: 1. Submit your information below for a FREE consultation, we will ask what you want from a relationship specialist & what motivates you. 2. You'll get tools to build skills important to you & successfully talk through challenges as a couple. * * * What the experience can unlock * * * Automatically feeling more confident & relieved that you aren’t on your own, you have the tools to take control of your relationship's health.
Hosted by Couples Conflict, Relational Resentment & Marriage
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CACFT, Gottman, SFBT
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4N
If you want a life-giving relationship you have to work smart & get feedback. To join this counsellor lead focus group: 1. Submit your information below for a FREE consultation, we will ask what you want from a relationship specialist & what motivates you. 2. You'll get tools to build skills important to you & successfully talk through challenges as a couple. * * * What the experience can unlock * * * Automatically feeling more confident & relieved that you aren’t on your own, you have the tools to take control of your relationship's health.
This virtual group is psychoeducation on various levels of Trauma through art . This 4 session group will help you to understand your past or current trauma and will be therapeutic. You will experience the magic of art in exploring and healing scars.
Hosted by Dr Madhu Bhardwaj & Associates. (Psychologist)
Psychologist, CPsych
Group meets in Toronto, ON M3C
This virtual group is psychoeducation on various levels of Trauma through art . This 4 session group will help you to understand your past or current trauma and will be therapeutic. You will experience the magic of art in exploring and healing scars.
As two psychotherapists and yoga teachers specializing in somatic practices and nervous system regulation, we understand the stress and disconnection that most people are experiencing right now. We’ve created this dynamic and interactive retreat day for you to explore a variety of mind-body integration practices to facilitate deeper connection with self, community and your inner joy and expansiveness. You can expect: guided yoga (restorative, yoga nidra, asana), expressive arts and movement practices to engage with a sense of expansion through the body, group sharing and peer support, guided self-compassion meditation and lunch.
Hosted by Sehr Athar- Body Oriented
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4M
As two psychotherapists and yoga teachers specializing in somatic practices and nervous system regulation, we understand the stress and disconnection that most people are experiencing right now. We’ve created this dynamic and interactive retreat day for you to explore a variety of mind-body integration practices to facilitate deeper connection with self, community and your inner joy and expansiveness. You can expect: guided yoga (restorative, yoga nidra, asana), expressive arts and movement practices to engage with a sense of expansion through the body, group sharing and peer support, guided self-compassion meditation and lunch.
4/19/2023 - 6/14/2023 (Every Wednesday, except for May 31st), 6 PM to 8 PM EST with Ashtyn Ford. This group will help participants learn how to use art making and mindfulness as coping tools, to manage stress and anxiety related symptoms. There are no artist skills necessary to participate in the group or prior experience with meditation or mindfulness. Register here: https://linktr.ee/fullcircleatc
4/19/2023 - 6/14/2023 (Every Wednesday, except for May 31st), 6 PM to 8 PM EST with Ashtyn Ford. This group will help participants learn how to use art making and mindfulness as coping tools, to manage stress and anxiety related symptoms. There are no artist skills necessary to participate in the group or prior experience with meditation or mindfulness. Register here: https://linktr.ee/fullcircleatc
04/08/2023 - 06/03/2023 (Every Saturday), 2 PM to 4 PM EST with Ashtyn Ford. This is an 8-week trauma-informed art therapy group for adults who identify as any gender. This is a phase 1 trauma group, its purpose is to give participants a foundation for future trauma work. It focuses on helping participants develop healthy coping skills to support self-regulation and manage the impacts of trauma through art therapy and mindfulness. No prior art-making experience is required!
04/08/2023 - 06/03/2023 (Every Saturday), 2 PM to 4 PM EST with Ashtyn Ford. This is an 8-week trauma-informed art therapy group for adults who identify as any gender. This is a phase 1 trauma group, its purpose is to give participants a foundation for future trauma work. It focuses on helping participants develop healthy coping skills to support self-regulation and manage the impacts of trauma through art therapy and mindfulness. No prior art-making experience is required!
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The Village Creative Healing Community provides psycho-educational, career, and creative therapy honouring the richness of Black culture and embracing diversity while addressing life stressors and healing from life's wounds. The Village promotes authenticity, whether you're seeking career guidance, navigating life transitions or enhancing your relationship with yourself and others. Through playful activities and introspection, you can nurture your personal and professional development while fostering holistic well-being. The Village warmly welcomes everyone, aiming to be the supportive community you've been seeking if you haven't yet found your sense of belonging.
Hosted by Charmaine Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Group meets in Richmond Hill, ON L4B
The Village Creative Healing Community provides psycho-educational, career, and creative therapy honouring the richness of Black culture and embracing diversity while addressing life stressors and healing from life's wounds. The Village promotes authenticity, whether you're seeking career guidance, navigating life transitions or enhancing your relationship with yourself and others. Through playful activities and introspection, you can nurture your personal and professional development while fostering holistic well-being. The Village warmly welcomes everyone, aiming to be the supportive community you've been seeking if you haven't yet found your sense of belonging.
Creative Calm Art therapy (group or individual) sessions available for kids, teens and adults to develop mindfulness, build emotion regulation and increase relaxation. Groups are every WED evening on line for 1 hour. (materials extra) List of materials provided prior to sessions. Individual in person sessions are booked separately
Creative Calm Art therapy (group or individual) sessions available for kids, teens and adults to develop mindfulness, build emotion regulation and increase relaxation. Groups are every WED evening on line for 1 hour. (materials extra) List of materials provided prior to sessions. Individual in person sessions are booked separately
Art therapist Sarah Epp and the MICAK Contemporary Art Gallery welcome you to join this hands on art making workshop hosted right in the gallery space. This workshop is for women who are interested in better knowing themselves through the creative process. All skill levels and abilities welcome. In this workshop you will be gently guided through a series of creative invitations and explorations to identify your thoughts, feelings, and limiting beliefs about your ability to create. A variety of mix media will be included. The focus is on the PROCESS, NOT the final product. For more info: shepsychotherapy.com
Hosted by Sarah Helen Epp
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSW, RSW, RP
Group meets in Aurora, ON L4G
Art therapist Sarah Epp and the MICAK Contemporary Art Gallery welcome you to join this hands on art making workshop hosted right in the gallery space. This workshop is for women who are interested in better knowing themselves through the creative process. All skill levels and abilities welcome. In this workshop you will be gently guided through a series of creative invitations and explorations to identify your thoughts, feelings, and limiting beliefs about your ability to create. A variety of mix media will be included. The focus is on the PROCESS, NOT the final product. For more info: shepsychotherapy.com
Join Virtual Art Therapy Group for Teens, where creativity becomes a powerful tool for emotional growth. This group uses art therapy interventions to bring calm to the emotional rollercoaster of big feelings states. Through guided art therapy activities participants will use art making to identify, express, and regulate high and low feelings in a safe and creative environment while promoting healthy coping skills. No previous art making experience needed—just a willingness to create. Send an email to set up a brief 25 minute intake assessment; to identify therapeutic needs and ensure fit.
I have a MA in Creative Arts Therapies specializing in Art Therapy from Concordia University and an MSW in Social Work from York University.
Join Virtual Art Therapy Group for Teens, where creativity becomes a powerful tool for emotional growth. This group uses art therapy interventions to bring calm to the emotional rollercoaster of big feelings states. Through guided art therapy activities participants will use art making to identify, express, and regulate high and low feelings in a safe and creative environment while promoting healthy coping skills. No previous art making experience needed—just a willingness to create. Send an email to set up a brief 25 minute intake assessment; to identify therapeutic needs and ensure fit.
Join Virtual Art Therapy Group for Teens, where creativity becomes a powerful tool for emotional growth. This group uses art therapy interventions to calm the emotional rollercoaster of big feelings. Through guided art therapy activities participants will use art making to identify, express, and regulate high and low feelings states in a safe and creative environment while promoting healthy coping skills. No previous art making experience needed—just a willingness to create. Send an email to set up a brief 25 minute intake assessment; to identify therapeutic needs and ensure best fit.
Hosted by Sarah Helen Epp
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSW, RSW, RP
Group meets in Newmarket, ON L3Y
Join Virtual Art Therapy Group for Teens, where creativity becomes a powerful tool for emotional growth. This group uses art therapy interventions to calm the emotional rollercoaster of big feelings. Through guided art therapy activities participants will use art making to identify, express, and regulate high and low feelings states in a safe and creative environment while promoting healthy coping skills. No previous art making experience needed—just a willingness to create. Send an email to set up a brief 25 minute intake assessment; to identify therapeutic needs and ensure best fit.
Self-care is rooted in community care. Art Hives are free, community-driven public practice art therapy spaces where individuals create at their own pace using donated materials. These eco-friendly studios celebrate art-making as a natural human practice, welcoming everyone— whether trained or not—to explore and express themselves. If you are Black identifying, this is the group for you.
In our sessions, we'll explore the emotions connected to these issues and engage in mindfulness through art-making.
Self-care is rooted in community care. Art Hives are free, community-driven public practice art therapy spaces where individuals create at their own pace using donated materials. These eco-friendly studios celebrate art-making as a natural human practice, welcoming everyone— whether trained or not—to explore and express themselves. If you are Black identifying, this is the group for you.
This creative, mindful drawing process is easy to learn, and provides benefits for reductng anxiety and depression; and improving self-confidence and self-esteem. It is both creative and meditational. Art for everyone. Meditation for everyone. Creativity and connection through simple mark making.
Hosted by Deborah Kopeschny
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCAT, MPS-AT, BA
Group meets in Scarborough, ON M1P
This creative, mindful drawing process is easy to learn, and provides benefits for reductng anxiety and depression; and improving self-confidence and self-esteem. It is both creative and meditational. Art for everyone. Meditation for everyone. Creativity and connection through simple mark making.
This group is designed for parents who are navigating the challenges of raising children with autism, ADHD, or emotional difficulties. Parents will receive practical strategies, guidance, and emotional support to help them provide consistent, effective care at home while building stronger connections with their child.
Hosted by Autism Center for kids Inc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6K
This group is designed for parents who are navigating the challenges of raising children with autism, ADHD, or emotional difficulties. Parents will receive practical strategies, guidance, and emotional support to help them provide consistent, effective care at home while building stronger connections with their child.
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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.