Past Group Therapy Collaborations
Wellspring Cancer Support
Ongoing 7-week art therapy programming for adults living with cancer. Birmingham Gilgan House, Oakville, Ontario 2026
Closed group programming focused on community building, safe expression of emotions, and creative exploration using a variety of materials from paint, drawing utensils, clay and printing. Cancer support creates a safe, non-judgmental space to connect with others and talk about cancer, grief, loss and disorientation.
Pink Pearl Canada, Art Therapy Workshop
2hr workshop; Pink Pearl Canada retreat for women-identifying adults living with cancer, Niagara Falls, 2026.
Included an intro to art therapy, and a painting activity focused on community building, collaboration and participants' authentic storytelling. Cancer support creates a safe, non-judgmental space to connect with others and talk about cancer, grief, loss and disorientation. Co-facilitated with student art therapist TJ Banate.
Gilda’s Club Toronto, Art Therapy Cancer Support Group
8-week (1x wk, 1.5 hrs) Virtual art therapy group for adults currently in treatment or recently diagnosed.
Focusing on emotional expression, community building, and self-regulation, including mindfulness, artistic exercises and group discussion. Participants are invited to engage with topics at their own pace and comfort level. Cancer support creates a safe, non-judgmental space to talk about cancer, grief, loss and disorientation.
The Redwood, Shelter for Women and Children
16- week, drop-in art therapy for adult residents fleeing domestic violence.
Guided by a strength-based, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach. Two-hour sessions included mindfulness exercises, art activities, and discussions. Participants were invited to reflect on their journey, goals, and strengths, and to find connection with other residents. Media used included paint, oil pastels, pencil crayons, pencils, crafting materials, and clay. Co-facilitated with Theresa Slater, RP (Qualifying), DTATI-candidate .
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
8-week in-person art therapy program for young adults (18-40) living with cancer and in treatment.
Sessions focused on emotional and artistic expression, story-telling, somatic experiencing and community building. Each session included mindfulness, guided art exercises and discussion. Participants were invited to explore at their own pace, with the ability to speak and express honestly to their cancer journeys, including issues concerning grief and loss, medical trauma, disorientation and existential fears.
Co-facilitated with Jodi Crawford, RP (Qualifying), DTATI-candidate.
Our Place Community of Hope, Toronto
18-week in-person drop-in art therapy group for adults living with mental illness.
Guided by a strength-based, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach. Two-hour sessions included mindfulness exercises, art activities, and discussions. Participants were invited to reflect on and build their emotional regulation, share their hopes and dreams, and connect with what is most meaningful in their lives.
Media used included paint, oil pastels, pencil crayons, pencils, crafting materials, and clay. Co-facilitated with Theresa Slater, RP (Qualifying), DTATI-candidate.