Centre for Expressive Therapy
846 San Malo Crescent V9P 1S5 Parksville, BC, Canada

So much beauty on this evening walk,I had to share....

A wonderful and inspiring sight , watching this seagull ride the wind on a stormy day... With my best wishes for the time to come....

Many blessings to all on this longest night...

A couple of spaces have come available in this 4 day webinar that will take place over 2 weekends: January 23-24 and February 13-14 . Please let me know if you are interested in taking part.

May we all do our best to protect our beloved trees...

In case you are in need of reconnection in these stressful times

One of my very favourite quotes from my childhood hero: Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light." -Dr. Albert Schweitzer

And now, to convince those who hold the purse strings ....

Light in dark times...

In the middle of giving a webinar on using Expressive Play Therapy to help grieving children. I came across this wonderful book , my dear friend Joyce Mills gifted me with long ago . It is such a wonderful story that gently approaches the mystery of death and soothes the pain of loss for those left behind. Thank You again Joyce .

A very interesting article that speaks to the concerns I have always had regarding scheduled caesarians . I have also explored extensively the long lasting effects of prenatal and birth trauma and I am so pleased to see this topic being addressed.

My evening walk was such a gift!! I wanted to share it with you.

So grateful to live in such a beautiful place. I love the enthusiasm and energy of my neighbours

I still have a few spaces available in this webinar taking place November 12 -14 .Let me know if you would like to join me.

Be humble for you are made of Earth. Be noble for you are made of stars." -Serbian Proverb

Please, remember and honour...

I will be offering the Self-Care retreat for therapists in the form of a webinar this year.I still have a few spaces available in case you would like to join me on October 17 and 18.

Après la pluie, le beau temps...

Dr .Charles Schaefer will be sorely missed by us all. It is difficult to imagine Play Therapy conferences without his kind and gentle presence.

As the smoke is sitting all around us as thick as ever , I have found that writing, doodling and colouring / painting to the sound of music very helpful in allowing the feeling of sadness, overwhelm, helplessness to run their course . Thought I would share with you my way of praying and sending you all my best wishes and blessings Bon courage à tous et à toutes

Thinking of all the people and creatures affected by the fires. Hoping for more rain... May you be safe

As long as we have the opportunity to experience the beauty of nature ...and find moments to peacefully breathe it in , I trust that , in spite of all the obstacles we are now facing, we will find the strength and stamina to continue providing a safe place to heal for those who come our way. Bon courage to all my dear friends and colleagues!!

I wanted to share with you the beauty of an Arbutus tree shedding its bark and exposing its trunk as soft as skin . Hoping it will bring you a little of the comfort and reassurance we are in such need of these days.

Just decided to offer a Digital Self care Retreat for therapists mid October .Please let me know if you would like to join me. 12 participants maximum , mostly experiential and interactive. https://centreforexpressivetherapy.com/a-self-care-retreat/