Full Circle

Our Lacey Ford at the Transforming Trauma Conference! Watch to find out more about how art therapy can help with healing from Trauma!

Hey Friends! Check out our final Art Therapy @ Home video for the series, which focuses on creating a safe place https://youtu.be/bFr1PPkai5w Facilitated by: Lacey Ford, RP & Art Therapist ... #diy #arttherapyathome #selfcare #stressreduction #arttherapy #artheals #meditation #mindfulness #safeplace #visualization #proactive #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmatters #socialgood #covidsupport #saturdayvibes www.royaltyfree-music.comhttps://youtu.be/bFr1PPkai5

FREE Online Art Therapy support group!!! .................................................................................... This group is for folks (18+) who are struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. The group will focus on a new theme each week, with the primary focus on stress relief and proactive mental health care through art therapy. Funded by: George Lunan Foundation & the Georgina Foundation ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::...:::::::::::::::::::::::: >>>To register & review the group schedule go to: https://www.fullcircleatc.com/covid-support *Please note there is limited capacity of 30 people max. & priority will be given to individuals with low-income levels to support our mission* #covidsupport #grouptherapy #arttherapy #stressmanagement #artheals #mindfulness #meditate #proactive #preemptivehealthcare #mentalhealth #onlinegroup #free #instagood #socialgood #fullcircle #mentalhealthmatters See more

Big Thanks to Maria Barcelos the Executive Director of The Gatehouse for hosting this interview with me and spreading the word about Art Therapy! Please like & share

Hey Friends! Check out our latest Art Therapy @ Home practice exploring creative communication through collaborative artwork, led by @Laceyashtyn #diy #arttherapyathome #collaborativeart #fungames #socialconnection #art #artheals #communication #wellness #mentalhealth #wellbeing #takecare #quarantineandchill https://youtu.be/Y98fdmf6Xes

It's important to remember that mental health impacts everyone and anyone can experience mental health struggles #bekindtoyourself #takecare #youmatter #mentalhealthmatters #wecare #endthestigma #reachout #youarenotalone #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #suicideprevention Source:@doc.sb (Instagram)

Hey Friends! Check out our newest Art Therapy @ Home practice focusing on the body-mind connection #diy #arttherapyathome #selfcare #stressreduction #arttherapy #artheals #meditation #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmatters www.royaltyfree-music.com... https://youtu.be/Z_JPaQyoxiU See more

How can you support someone experiencing depression? Its actually easier than you think #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #endthestigma #mentalhealthmatters #depression #depressionawareness #youarenotalone #standtogether #wecareaboutyou

1 in 5 people will experience mental health problems in Canada. With the current pandemic, this number is likely even higher Lets all work together to create a safe space for those struggling with mental health to share their experience & get the support they need How can you be there for someone struggling with mental health? Share your ideas in the comments ... Here are some basic tips: 1) Just listen if they need to talk (try not to give advice or try to fix things) 2) Check in with them if you havent heard from them in awhile (its not intrusive it shows you care) 3) If there are signs they may be thinking of suicide ask them if they are suicidal and help them find mental health support #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #wecareaboutyou #holdon #semicolonproject #suicideprevention *stat from Canadian Mental Health Association www.cmha.ca*

Try out this weeks Art Therapy @ Home practice combining mindfulness and art therapy for stress reduction! Take care everyone #diy #stayathome #takecare #quarantine #selfcare #stressreduction #arttherapy #mindfulness #breathe #labrynth #artheals #mentalhealth #practicemakesperfect #mentalhealthmatters #igtv #igtvchannel #arttherapyathome https://youtu.be/sDioos0B6YM

Try out this weeks art therapy directive on self-compassion guided by a professional Art Therapist. Take care everyone and see you next week for our next Art therapy at Home session! :) https://youtu.be/23fzT0pu4Vc

This week for our "Art Therapy at Home Series," we are examing the topic of self-compassion in a short meditation and an art therapy directive that you can easily follow along with at home. Enjoy!!! Watch the Self-Compassion Break Meditation Video below to begin our practice https://youtu.be/DVAhG0h4Sa8

During these uncertain times we understand there is a higher need for affordable & accessible mental health resources. In response we created a weekly video series "Art therapy at Home" where people can practice guided art therapy and mindfulness exercises to support their mental well-being. A new video will be posted each week, which you can access and re-watch anytime for FREE! ... Enjoy! #arttherapy #mentalhealth #wellness #art #mindfulness #meditation #homeactivities #selfcare #staysafe #stayathome #socialdistancing

A Renaissance Through Art. We are sending a huge THANK YOU to our sponsor, @maisonsimons and their Twik team, creators of a clothing collection featuring prints of famous works of art from the past. Committed to making a difference, they chose to collaborate with @lesimpatients and @fullcircleatc in using art to help people with mental health issues. For each item sold from the collection, $8 has been donated to the cause. @maisonsimons

Reminder to purchase your tickets for our "A fresh perspective" workshop, December 17 from 6-8pm while you still can! Come review your 2019 year and note what worked or didn't for you and take those learnings with you into the new year! Click the link below to buy your tickets and additional information on our workshop! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-fresh-perspective-reviewing-w

Come join our workshop "A fresh perspective: Reviewing what's happened and making space for 2020!" Review what you have accomplished and learned this year and how these experiences could help you approach the upcoming year powerfully. Help gain self-awareness and insight about yourself and setting intentions in the upcoming 2020 year! For ticket purchases and more information see the link below! Hope to see you there and your goals for 2020! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-fresh-perspective-reviewing-w

Drawing the line workshop November 12th from 6-8pm! 25$ tax included! Get your tickets while there is still spots left and join us in learning how to create healthy boundaries within the workplace! You can purchase your tickets in the link below and for more information regarding our workshop! We look forward to seeing you there! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/drawing-the-line-setting-health

At the Wellness Fair today talking about our services and getting people to be creative! #community #art #artsy #arttherapy #therapy #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #outreach

Come join us for our drawing the line workshop! This workshop will help empower participants to draw healthy boundaries for themselves and others to create healthy relationships! Learn to create boundaries and help navigate through workplace settings. To purchase tickets or for further questions click the link below! Hope to see you there! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/drawing-the-line-setting-health

Come join our workshop this Wednesday 6-8pm only 25$ tax included! Self-compassion and learning how to accept and befriend all parts of ones self. Learn different ways to connect with yourself in a nurturing and caring manner! To purchase tickets and for more information click the link below! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nurturing-self-acceptance-and-c

Come join our workshop! Self-compassion and learning how to accept and befriend all parts of ones self. Learn different ways to connect with yourself in a nurturing and caring manner!

It is mental illness awareness week! In celebration of that read the article below for more information and awareness! https://www.psychologytoday.com//mental-health-awareness-m

Just a reminder we have our workshop on October 16 from 6pm-8pm! Hope you to see you there!

Want to know the benefits of Art therapy? Check out this article! https://www.psychologytoday.com//201/why-art-therapy-works

Don't forget to join our workshop Wednesday October 9th from 6-8pm For more questions visit our website https://www.fullcircleatc.com/arttherapyworkshop

Wondering the benefits of art therapy? check out the link below for more information!! https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//art-therapy-is-more-than-ju

For more information on mental health within children click the link below! https://www.healthychildren.org//mental-health-and-teens-w

Thank you so much to the staff members of Entro who donated their artworks and time to help raise over $1,500 to support our programme!! This funding will go directly to helping 10 sexual assault survivors to receive support through a 6 week art therapy programme. This group will help them develop different coping skills to manage the impact of the trauma. Thank you for making this possible! Entro

Come join us at our public event! Sunday October 6th, 6pm-9pm A portion of your 5$ entrance will support us increase mental health accessibility artfully!! Antikka - Cafe & Records

Come join us at our art therapy workshop! For further questions feel free to visit our website https://www.fullcircleatc.com/arttherapyworkshop

Its that time a year again! The Gatehouses 4th Annual Healing the Voice Within, fundraiser is only 9 days away! Please join us Thursday October 3rd from 7-10 @ Liberty Grand, to help raise funds that will help survivors of sexual abuse heal from trauma

Humans have been evolving with utilizing advanced communication methods, information gathering, and artificial intelligence And all these reflect and contribute to ones mental health being. "Recent research indicates that in Manitoba alone, 28 percent of adults were diagnosed with at least one mental health problem or an addiction in the past five years and there were 262 reported suicide attempts for every 100,000 Manitobans.("New Brandon University centre brings together... rural mental health studies", August 30, 2019, https://www.brandonu.ca//new-brandon-university-centre-br/)" See more

"Childrens drawings touch me in ways no other images do. " (Cathy.M., Childrens Drawings and Detention at the Border, Jul 07, 2019, https://www.psychologytoday.com//children-s-drawings-and-d) Children are hard to explain how they feel. Art therapy will support them to explain well what's in their mind.

In Stanford Hospital, the use of art has been contributing to the speed and quality of healing of patients. The different level of aesthetics and meanings of art pieces and installations help patients both physically and mentally. https://med.stanford.edu//at-new-hospital-art-and-nature-a)... #stanford #hospital #aesthetic #torontolove #mentalhealth #therapy #arttherapy #mindfulness #affordablecare #artstagram #artoftheday #photooftheday #painting #torontopaint #torontoartist #artgallery #design #bestoftheday #graphic #paint #heartofartists

THIS IS A VERY INTERESTING ARTICLE TO READ. Through this experiment, it was found that not only adults can advantage from art therapy for their mental well being, but also kids can use art therapy to communicate what they want, and express how their emotions and confusions. Link: https://m.huffingtonpost.co.uk//art-therapy-has-clear-ef/ *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*... Art materials enable children to externalise troubling or confusing emotions, giving them form and enabling them to make links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, perhaps for the first time. Painting pictures based on themes and discussing the pictures with the therapist promotes self-reflection and brain stimulation that takes place outside of the conscious mind. (Rachel.M., Art Therapy Has 'Clear Effect' On Severe Depression, Research Finds July 11, 2017, https://m.huffingtonpost.co.uk//art-therapy-has-clear-ef/) #depression #huffinpostUK #arttherapy #study #externalisation #troubling #confusing #kids #communication #mindfulness

Stress usually occurs when people operate at the edge of their abilities -- when they push themselves or are forced by circumstances to stretch beyond their familiar limits, ... It's also important to understand that stress can result from both bad and good events. In recent years, mindfulness techniques have also emerged as an effective approach to addressing both stress and anxiety. don't set the bar at being happy nearly all of the time. That is a dangerous idea because i...t is unnecessary and unachievable," she said. "If you are under the impression that you should always be joyful, your day-to-day experience may ultimately turn out to be pretty miserable." (Why stress and anxiety aren't always bad, Aug 10, 2019 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2019//190810151933.htm ) #anxiety #stress #beyourself #Tolontolove #toronto #mentalhealth #AmericanPsychologicalAssociation

Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have found that 98 percent of veterans participating in the University's Artopia program consider that art therapy helped them cope with service-related trauma or disability. An equal percentage reported that art therapy helped them cope with everyday life. Jane Avila, founder of The Art Station, explained that her organization aims to "find a holistic way of helping veterans to bridge the gap from deployment to civilian... life. Art therapy has been shown to reduce cortisol or stress hormone in the body within half an hour, and professionals like ourselves who also have mental health qualifications alongside knowledge of art can enhance that experience. (Art therapy helps veterans cope with trauma and everyday life, study finds, News-Medical.Net, May 10, 2018) https://www.news-medical.net//Art-therapy-helps-veterans-c https://www.news-medical.net//Art-therapy-helps-veterans-c #Healthcare_news #Art_Therapy #Cortisol #Disability #Education #Hormone #Mental_Health #Psychology #Research #Stress #Trauma