What is Expressive Arts?
It is a process in which art modalities such as visual arts, movement/dance, creative writing, and music etc., are used to bring about a spontaneous creative expression in individuals, enhancing personal awareness, growth and healing.
What is An Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator?
We are facilitators that create a safe, trusting environment, that guides individuals or groups through the creative process towards self-healing and wellness.
The role of a Consultant/Educator may include:
- Facilitating or teaching in a private institute or academic setting
- Using the arts to assist a group of individuals exploring personal growth
- Bringing the arts into schools or the private sector to work with at-risk youth
- Working with those facing the challenges of physical illness and/or death and dying
As a trained Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator, I offer my services on an individual and group basis to those 5 years of age and over. These sessions can take place in a designated community room, centre, hospital, client facility, organization, and/or school.
The modalities offered include:
- Art Making
- Movement/Dance
- Music
- Journal Writing
- Poetry
Reasons individuals may want to seek the services of an Expressive Arts Consultant / Educator:
- Grief Recovery and Support
- Palliative Care Support
- Dementia Care
- Care Giver Support
- Self Care
- Healing and Personal Growth
- Trauma
- Stress
- Hospitalization
~ Please Note ~
As an Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator I will provide a safe, supportive space for individuals to express their honest thoughts and emotions through the use of art modalities. I am not a therapist and do not offer therapy. I will witness and encourage individuals in their creative process, and will provide therapeutic resources if needed.
"The creative process puts us in touch with our soul, our spirit, our inner wisdom. Self-expression through the creative arts – movement, art, music, and writing – is a sacred and often mystical experience, transforming pain, anger, fear, and grief into forms that nourish the soul." ~Natalie Rogers~