Therapeutic arts & WELLNESS
Therapeutic arts combines the creative process
with self-exploration
Many people have the misconception that Therapeutic Art is for kids, or for established artists. Therapeutic Art is a fun and effective way to express yourself and deal with difficult emotions, gain new coping skills, increase your happiness and it can even help in processing trauma. You don’t have to have something “wrong” with you to benefit from Therapeutic Art. It can be about filling your cup with self-care and self exploration.
Therapeutic Art isn’t always about finishing with a beautiful masterpiece, although that might surprise you and happen. It is about the experience, about tapping into different parts of your brain and using your imagination to gain new perspectives and solve problems in new ways. It is about being courageous and exploring. Therapeutic Art is learning how to connect mind and body, and increase your awareness.
UPCOMING group SESSIONS
No sessions currently scheduled.
PLEASE NOTE: OUR SESSIONS ARE COMPLETED BY AN ARTIST WITH MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING, NOT A REGISTERED THERAPIST.
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team
The Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team provides intervention and short-term crisis management for children, youth and adults experiencing a mental health crisis.
902.429.8167 or 1.888.429.8167.
You can also DIAL 911, or visit your local emergency department.
Bayers Road Community Mental Health: 902.454.1400
Bedford/Sackville Community Mental Health:
902.865.3663
Cole Harbour/Eastern HRM Community Mental Health: 902.434.3263
Dartmouth Community Mental Health:
902.466.1830
West Hants Community Mental Health: 902.792.2042
Addiction Services : 1.866.340.6700
Mental Health Services: 1.888.429.8167
If you are in crisis, please reach out for help immediately