Facilitated by Ayana Spivak (RP Qualifying, Dance Movement Therapist), this is the spring support group for someone who is:

– feeling sometimes overwhelmed with the busyness of life

– experiencing burnout

– looking for stress release and artistic expression

– curious about the use of arts as a tool for wellbeing

– owner of some or none of artistic experience and skills

During the 4 Saturday afternoons, you will be able to create and have fun, get support chatting with like-minded peers, breathe, move and practice relaxation techniques…while focusing each time on very specific themes such as:

– create your own mandala;

– craft “seeds for change” and eco-printing project;

– explore our roles by make masks;

– practice acceptance and make a self-portrait with wood pieces;

– dream bravely and visualize your place of peace and power using collage techniques.

FACILITATOR: Ayana Spivak, MA, registered psychotherapist (qualifying), expressive arts therapist www.ayanadmt.com

TIME & DATES: Saturdays, 12 pm – 3 pm:
March 16, April 13, May 18, June 15

FEES: $40 per session ($150 for 4 sessions)
– by PayPal or e-transfer

REGISTRATION until March 6th,
early birds (before March 1st) get 10% off

WHERE: Canadian Academy of Therapeutic Arts
120 Newkirk rd unit 12, Richmond Hill, ON

Contact Ayana at ayanadmt@gmail.com for more information or to register.

When: November 3rd, 1:00-3:00pm
Where: The Healing Collective, 2005 Danforth Ave
How much: $40

Workshop description:

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