Art Therapist
Art Therapist
RCAT-S #223-R-17, RP #18234 (qualifying)
Art therapy brings together creativity, psychology, and human development to help us understand why we do the things we do. We will explore your issues, concerns and strategies for change using the creative process that does not rely on words to be helpful. Art therapy is for anyone when words are not enough or effective for exploring the feelings and experiences that get in the way of the life you want.
No art experience is required. All creative expressions – from scribbles to fine art to written random thoughts – are welcome. The questions I ask about how and what you’ve made lead to insights that help you better understand your challenges, strengths, and resources as you work toward personal goals. My therapeutic approaches include psychodynamic (unconscious mind, past experiences, relationship patterns, self-awareness) humanistic (holistic, empathy, personal potential) and strengths-based (resources, abilities, resilience).
Although I work with anyone who has a problem or concern, I extend a special invitation to parents and grandparents who struggle with how they react to the children in their life. You've read the books, laughed and cried at the reels, and attended the classes but there's something getting in the way when you try to put all you've learned into practice. I bring my many years experience working with children and youth, my training in human development and attachment, strategies from my favourite experts (Neufeld & Maté/Siegel and Bryson, etc), and my own humbling experiences with my kids and grandkids to help you be the adult you want to be in your child's life. The added bonus is we'll work together using art therapy that bypasses our defensive brains to reveal the ah-hah moments that lead to meaningful change.
I'm a qualifying RP so Ontario residents can check with their health insurers to see if sessions are covered.
Virtual art therapy supervision is available for individual ($140) and group sessions ($80). For individual sessions follow the link below to book a free consultation. You can do this as well to discuss group sessions or just email me at dianne@dianneshannonarttherapy to get signed up. Group sessions are offered every Thursday from 6-8 pm CST with 6 available spots each week. You can schedule one or more sessions at a time, as your need arises or weekly and bi-weekly.
Book a free consultation session by visiting: https://dianneshannonarttherapy.noustalk.com/login
- Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (graduate-level diploma) in 2012
- University of Regina (MA) in 2002
- Art therapist - Private Practice (2013)
- Youth Mental Health Clinician - Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (2018 - 2019)
- Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician - Nisga'a Child and Family Services (2017 - 2018)
- Addictions Studies certificate since 2021
