At Reflective Soul Therapy & Wellness, we are dedicated to providing therapeutic options suitable to the unique preferences of the individual. Art therapy is a therapeutic modality that engages an individual’s natural creative resources to promote mental, physical, and spiritual well-being when words alone fall short. Art therapy is a powerful way to identify and process emotions and thoughts, process difficult and painful feelings, gain personal insight and self-awareness, reduce stress and anxious feelings, promote creative problem solving, and uncover vast personal resources. No artistic knowledge or skill is required. The focus is on creative expression and the art therapist will provide all of the information and materials required.

Art therapy is a form of non-verbal communication of thoughts and feelings which may be difficult to articulate. Art therapy brings together the creative process and psychotherapy to assist with self-understanding, insight, and problem-solving.

Art therapy addresses a wide range of issues commonly addressed in traditional “talk” therapy, such as the identification of thoughts and feelings and a means for processing them, encouraging personal growth, creating meaning, achieving insight, resolving conflict and promoting unique solutions to problems, and increasing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

In art therapy, activities such as collage, working with natural objects, drawing, coloring, painting, clay work, photography, writing, and poetry are often undertaken. The art therapist works collaboratively with the individual to understand their therapeutic goals and together they create a therapeutic plan.

• Creating a safe therapeutic space to promote creative expression: We will ensure you feel comfortable by introducing you to the art materials and providing you with an opportunity to explore materials of your choice.
• As you explore the art materials we will assess and collaborate with you to understand your areas of concerns and develop an art therapy treatment plan that suits your goals: We focus on getting to know you and understanding your unique concerns, desires, and goals for therapy.
• Art therapy promotes the creation of an external image that can provide insight into feelings, thoughts, and desires that can be better understood through imagery: We support you in reflecting upon and deepening your understanding of your experience in both creating and viewing your image. If you do not wish to discuss your imagery, your decision will be honoured. The choice is always yours.
• Art therapy can be a powerful tool for managing feelings of stress and anxiety: We provide education and engagement with creative techniques that promote stress reduction, relaxation, and the health benefits that accompany these states.

• Enhanced Self-Awareness and Insight: Art therapy engages the imagination and encourages spontaneous expressions of internal challenges, longings, and conflicts.
• Personal Growth and Fulfillment: By exploring and understanding your true self, art therapy promotes your personal growth and self-actualization, leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
• Greater Personal Autonomy:  Art therapy’s emphasis on engaging in creative activity fosters confidence in your ability to have an impact on your life through your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
• Strong Therapeutic Relationship: The empathetic and supportive nature of art therapy fosters a strong, trusting relationship between you and the therapist, enhancing the effectiveness of the therapeutic process.
• Increased Emotional Resilience: The focus on self-understanding and developing emotional coping skills through engaging in creative processes enables you to utilize these skills in the future.

At Reflective Soul Therapy & Wellness, we are committed to helping you to live your life that is aligned with who you are at your core. Using creative processes, we are here to support you in knowing yourself. When you focus on making decisions based upon your values and beliefs, you can live in a way that is uniquely meaningful to you.