Bridging the Gaps - Words from a Client

The Art Therapy Project presents “Bridging the Gaps,” an exhibition to commemorate Pride month that showcases the works of our clients from the LGBTQ+ community.  The art highlights the desire to bridge transitory spaces that exist within oneself, as well as those that still exist for the LGBTQ+ community within present day society as a whole.

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The Meaning Behind Include Me

In May, The Art Therapy Project will present their Annual Client Art Exhibition, which features artwork made by our clients in their group art therapy sessions. The exhibition is open to the public and serves as a rare opportunity for outsiders to learn more about the impact of art therapy.

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Martha Dorn
Exploring Art Therapy & Trauma | Part 3

Welcome to the final section of our interview with our art therapist, Val Koutmina ATR-BC, LCAT, who works with survivors of sexual trauma. In Part 3, you will read about what happens in Val’s group art therapy session and why she believes art therapy is important.

What happens in your art therapy sessions?

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Exploring Art Therapy & Trauma | Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with one of our art therapists, Val Koutmina ATR-BC, LCAT, who works with survivors of sexual trauma. In Part 2, you will read how Val approaches her sessions and how art therapy can transform trauma.

How do you approach your art therapy sessions?

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Exploring Art Therapy & Trauma | Part 1

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and The Art Therapy Project is honored to share with you some of the impact that art therapy has on the treatment for survivors of sexual trauma. In an effort to understand how art therapy can help access trauma and provide opportunities for self-transformation and recovery, we spoke with one of our art therapists, Val Koutmina ATR-BC, LCAT, who works with survivors of sexual trauma. The interview is split into a three part series. Here is the first part, which focuses on trauma.

What is trauma?

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Self-Care Practice During The Holiday Season

The holidays can be stressful. Many people forget to take care of themselves and become overwhelmed with family, events and overcommitment. It’s easy to neglect our self-care routines as well as our emotional wellbeing.Creating art, however, can serve as a self-care practice and form of meditation. It can have a healing effect for many ailments and eliminate the negative feelings that are associated with depression and anxiety.

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