Art Therapy Stream
Schools
Art therapy support and programming for school communities, bringing creative, trauma-informed approaches into educational settings for children and youth.
School programming is available as short-term blocks or ongoing support throughout the school year.
Overview
This stream brings art therapy and expressive arts practices into school settings, offering children and youth a creative, relational space to support their emotional well-being and learning.
Get in Touch
To discuss this work or enquire about availability, please reach out directly.
Who Is This For?
This stream is designed for elementary and secondary school communities seeking additional support for students navigating emotional, social, or behavioural challenges.
It is especially well-suited for students who benefit from non-verbal, experiential approaches to processing feelings and building connection.
School staff and administrators interested in trauma-informed, arts-based programming for their communities are encouraged to reach out to discuss options.
What To Expect
Sessions and programming are adapted to the school environment and the developmental needs of the students involved.
Work may include individual sessions, small group activities, or classroom-based creative programming, depending on the context and goals.
All approaches are grounded in trauma-informed principles and a deep respect for each child's pace, safety, and capacity.
Potential Interventions and Practices
Individual and small group art therapy sessions
Classroom-based expressive arts activities
Emotional regulation through creative practice
Feelings identification and coping-skills art activities
Collaborative and community-building art projects
Mindfulness and grounding through sensory art-making
About the Work
Working within schools requires attunement not only to individual students but to the broader school culture and community.
Programming is developed collaboratively with school teams to ensure it fits the context, supports existing resources, and centres the needs of students.
The goal is to offer a gentle, accessible creative space within the school day where students feel seen, supported, and safe to express themselves.