Art Therapy Experience
PROFILE
Having worked on a multigenerational level with populations from high functioning to developmentally and physically challenged, with various life style choices and preferences, I am recognized as a versatile and easily adaptable Art Therapist and Workshop facilitator.
Vancouver Art Therapy Institute, D.V.A.T.I. (Master’s Level Diploma), 2002-03
Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, Nelson, BC., 2001-02
Concordia University, Montreal, PQ; B.F.A. in Studio Art, 1997-99
ART RELATED PRACTICE
Facilitation and design of “Art & Soul” Creativity Workshops, Squamish and Vancouver, B.C., 2005 – present
Art Teaching, beginning and Intermediate, oil and acrylics, Brennon Park Recreation Center, Squamish, B.C., 2007-08
Teaching “Children’s Art Camp,” Brennon Park Recreation Center, 5 days each, July 2008, July 2009
Private Practice, art therapy for adults and children, 2007 – present
Art Therapy for the Squamish Nations, Squamish, B.C., 2007 – present
LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS
- Creativity Presentation for the North Shore Artists Guild, 2007
- Educational presentation on art therapy for children at Cedar Valley Elementary, Squamish, 2007
- Educational presentation for parents and teachers at Mamquam Elementary School, Squamish, 2006
- Presentation and slide show at Squamish Public Library, Squamish, 2006
- Art Therapy and Mental Illness, Canadian Mental Health, Association, Vancouver, experiential workshop and slide presentation, 2005
- Art as Healing, Burnaby Mental Health Association, Vancouver.
- Educational presentation for health care workers and volunteers, 2005
- Design and facilitation of numerous workshops for adults, 2007 – 2011
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 19 Solo Painting Exhibitions and over 30 group art exhibitions, 1996-2011
- Art review in The Hour (Montréal Newspaper), 2000
- Publication in Canadian Art Therapy Newsletter, “Where are we coming from, where are we going?” Issue #31, 2005, “Art Therapy with a Transgendered client,” 2009
- Featured on Squamish Television for art exhibition and library Art Therapy presentation, 2007
- Featured on Telejournal for painting exhibition, 2007
- Interviews on Radio Canada for painting exhibition, 2007, 2010
- Review of Foyer Gallery exhibition in The Chief, April 6, 2007