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Pansexual Day
An important part of being a proponent of any group or organization, is staying informed. For those of you who are uninformed about pansexuality, here's a few quick facts provided by the LGBT Foundation: "Pan means ‘all’, and is related to words like panorama. This...
Facilitating Innovative Virtual Groups
Head on over to Facebook to register and attend the Facilitating Innovative Virtual Groups event! Join the authors of CiiAT's first resource book, "Virtual Art Therapy: Research and Practice" for an explorative panel discussion. Michelle Winkel, Clinical and Academic...
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia Biphobia
Join our team at CiiAT, today, to celebrate The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT)! Our team believes that every human is equal, and under no circumstance do we tolerate homophobia or discrimination. ✊ IDAHOT strives to commemorate...
Virtual Art Therapy: Research and Practice
Virtual Art Therapy: Research and Practice This book provides a practical and research-based exploration of virtual art psychotherapy, and how its innovations are breaking new ground in the mental health field.Virtual Art Therapy All art therapy sessions are...
Special Guest Post: Wellness Day at Victor Brodeur
Our incredible student Yara has written about her experience at Victor Brodeur, a French immersion school in Victoria, BC. Yara went to Victor Brodeur to take part in their Wellness Day event with Lucille Proulx. Read on to find out the impact of introducing young...
Art Hive – Thank you, City of Victoria!
The Proulx Foundation and CiiAT Art Therapy would like to once again thank the City of Victoria and the CRD for providing funding for our Art Hive for ages 7 -12 and one-on-one Art Therapy sessions for all ages at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. Thanks to the...
Ledger House Part 4: Six Goals of the Art Therapy Program at Ledger (II)
Six Goals of the Art Therapy Program at Ledger (II) A special guest post from Dawn Olson at Ledger House In the previous post, the first three goals of the art therapy program were considered: 1) decreasing anxiety and increasing positive emotion, 2) increasing...
Ledger House Part 3: Six Goals of the Art Therapy Program at Ledger (I)
Six Goals of the Art Therapy Program at Ledger (I) A special guest post from Dawn Olson at Ledger House To meet the range of needs presented by the children and teens at Ledger, a variety of activities are offered over the course of weeks and months. Three of...
Ledger House Part 2: Art Therapy and Assessment of the Child
Art Therapy and Assessment of the Child A special guest post from Dawn Olson at Ledger House The purpose of an admission to Ledger is to hone in on the specific nature of the child’s emotional problems and create the best possible treatment plan for...
Ledger House Part 1: What Does Group Art Therapy for Children Look Like?
What Does Group Art Therapy for Children Look Like? A special guest post from Dawn Olson at Ledger House At Ledger House, the session is an hour long and usually begins with a book. Reading a specially chosen story together helps calm the children and...
Trent Street Therapeutic Studio Exhibit
Tucked away in the basement of the Eric Martin Pavilion at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, the Trent Street Therapeutic Art Studios provide Art Therapy for clients seeking a creative place to explore their recovery from mental health challenges. Funded by the Vancouver...
CiiAT in Egypt
CiiAT in Egypt! Greetings CiiAT art therapy students and enthusiasts. Lucille Proulx and I just spent the past month teaching art therapy to a very engaged, smart group of 38 students in Cairo. It was a life-changing experience for...
An Insight into TAPPS one
A few months ago, while browsing online, I was pleasantly surprised to find The Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy (CiiAT), that could provide certifications in different areas under Art Therapy. For years I had been in search of an Art Therapy program...
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