Art Therapy

Art therapy is a combination of talk therapy and art making to support those experiencing pain, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. Art therapy facilitates creative expression to communicate our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, and is a healthy form of self-care. Art therapy also regulates our nervous system, connects our body to our mind, and creates new neural pathways in our bra... Read More

Art therapy is a combination of talk therapy and art making to support those experiencing pain, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.
Art therapy facilitates creative expression to communicate our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, and is a healthy form of self-care. Art therapy also regulates our nervous system, connects our body to our mind, and creates new neural pathways in our brain to improve memory and problem solving skills, and cultivate self-awareness.
No art experience is required to reap the therapeutic benefits of art therapy.


Groups & Workshops

Group art therapy classes, workshops, camps and retreats are designed for specific goals, themes, and topics and sometimes for a specific population. Using a variety of art mediums, these sessions create opportunities for positive social connections through sharing and learning from others, supporting eachother, and feeling a sense of belonging and connection. A variety of workshops are offer... Read More

Group art therapy classes, workshops, camps and retreats are designed for specific goals, themes, and topics and sometimes for a specific population.
Using a variety of art mediums, these sessions create opportunities for positive social connections through sharing and learning from others, supporting eachother, and feeling a sense of belonging and connection.
A variety of workshops are offered throughout the year. Check out our website for upcoming workshops.

Julie Chaplin is a Professional Art Therapist and member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association. Julie is a self-taught artist and healer and feels blessed to use her passions to help others while doing her part in helping make the world a better and more creative place. be BOLD. be BRAVE. be CREATIVE. be YOU.

Julie Chaplin is a Professional Art Therapist and member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association.... Read More

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Located at: 102-3827 Broadway Ave, Smithers
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