West Coast Art Therapy & Counselling

Words can communicate, but with shape, colour, texture, medium within the art, there is so much more to explore. This is the foundation of art therapy. What do you find in your creativity? Have you been creative lately?

We wanted to share that recently we were featured in a podcast speaking about Art Therapy, what it is, & how to work with art in counselling. Have a listen & let us know your thoughts! #arttherapy #counselling #cata #bcata #podcast #therapy #NowPlaying #counsellingarttherapy #mentalhealth https://t.co/SJH06FVn93

Our overall health consists of not only our physical health, but also of our mind, spirit & emotions- all of these facets are interconnected. When you think of self-care, how do you define it? Consider what you are needing. For example: Have you been feeling overwhelmed with stress lately? A part of your self-care plan can be nurturing your emotional well-being by: -Self-reflection (e.g. journal about your experiences and how they made you feel)... -Spend time cultivating gratitude for the gifts and opportunities you’ve been given (e.g. create a gratitude list, or an artwork reflecting your gratitude) These are just a couple of examples, of what you can do. Get creative, and do what works for you!

An affirmation can help guide your thoughts and feelings for the day. Eventually, it can help influence your thinking pattern. Do you sometimes get stuck in negative self-talk? You know- the "I feel like a failure right now" or the frustration of "Why couldn't I just have done that right the first time?" The voice of negative self-talk can be endless...but so can positive self-talk! A positive affirmation can be the spark that leads to something more; calm, loving, positive thoughts & feelings. This is our affirmation for the day, what is yours? #arttherapy #affirmations #positivity #consciousness #selftalk Louise Hay

This is today's image of gratitude. I am so grateful to have the ability to tap into my Creative Source energy. I am also grateful to feel connected with others during this time, even though we are physically isolating. What are you grateful for today? Comment below, or feel free to share your image of gratitude To explain my image below and the words "We are oneness" ... The principle of "oneness" means all things are interconnected and sacred. Connections can be found between things that are considered separate. We are connected both in the physical and non-physical realms. (Eleniak, 2010)

Wishing everyone a wonderful & safe weekend. Update: We are now a registered mental health provider with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), which means we provide support for: - Mental Wellness and Counselling (MW&C); - The Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program (IRS RHSP); and - The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Health Support Services (MMIWG HSS).... The FNHA covers over a 12-month period: Initial Assessment 2 hours Counselling 20 hours You can visit https://www.fnha.ca/benefits/mental-health for more information. Please note: This includes phone and online counselling! Book a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to get started via www.westcoastarttherapy.com

West Coast Art Therapy is now offering the community at-home counselling via phone or video at a sliding scale rate. West Coast Art Therapy & Counselling acknowledges the critical need for physical and mental well-being at these times of uncertainty amongst the COVID-19 pandemic. We are presently accepting new clients. Call 604-901-7741 for a free 15-minute consultation and ask any questions you may have. Visit www.westcoastarttherapy.com for more information. Wishing you good mental, physical, spiritual & emotional health during this time