Our Program

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ART THERAPY AT CHILDREN’S

  • Unique psychotherapy approach utilizing art
  •  Provides a safe environment for emotional expression and therapeutic rapport
  • Integrates Evidence Based psychological practices
  •  Accessible to all children and youth
  • Honours Family Centered care, supporting all family members including siblings
  • Individualized interventions

BENEFITS OF ART THERAPY  

  • Identify stressors
  • Safe outlet for expression 
  • Develop coping strategies
  • Reduce anxiety
  • Enhance communication
  • Build a sense of competence and control
  • Promote self-advocacy
  • Peer support, reduce social isolation

MORE ABOUT THE ART THERAPY PROGRAM

  • Available to all medical and mental health specialty clinics
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Open Art Studio experiences 
  • Support at the bedside
  • Short and long term involvement
  • Enhance clinical understanding of patient perspective to medical/mental health teams