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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. 

 

Qualities:

Innovative, creative approach and unique vision and ability to inspire fresh ideas and insight.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

PRESENT 

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Wisdom from Within Counselling Services, Crescent Beach, 2017 - present

Holistic Counsellor with specialization in art therapy and Relationship and intimacy Coaching

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"Confidence in Intimate Relationships," closed women's workshop series, 2017, 2018

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CONTRACTS

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Child and Family Services, Art Therapy for the Squaila Nation, Chilliwack, 2017- 2018

Child and Family Services, Art Therapy for the Squamish Nation, Squamish, 2007- 2017

 

PRIVATE PRACTICE

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Private sessions to clients in Squamish and Vancouver, 2005-present

 

Art Related Practice:

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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

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ART RELATED EDUCATION

• Three five day intensive painting workshops and Teacher's Training with Michelle Cassou, CA, 2007 and 2018

• 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

• Dawson College, Certificate in Women’s Studies

 

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

 

VOLUNTEER WORK AND EXPERIENCE:

 

2005            "Access Gallery," Vancouver, BC

                      - Gallery Sitting, wall painting, art hanging, etc 

2004            "Burr Theater," Cabaret Production, Vancouver, B.C.

                        - Curator and organizer of art exhibition

2003-04     "Scotia Dance Center," Vancouver, B.C.

                        - Box office, gopher, usher

2002            "Isart Gallery," Montreal, P.Q.

                       Exhibition for Women's International Month

                        - co-curator and organiser from call for art to opening night

2002            "Fringe Festival," Seattle, WA

                        - Box office, usher