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SUMMARY:Creative Expression for Self-Care (Thursday Group)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to explore the power of self-care through creative expression!\nStarting on June 11\, 2026\, join us in exploring creative expression for self-care. Hosted by the Virtual Art Therapy Clinic (VATC)\, our virtual art therapy group promotes wellness\, mental health awareness\, and connection through creativity and self-reflection. \nIf you are interested in joining this group\, please connect with us at info@vatc.ca. \nOur group is a community-oriented space to explore your creativity in the presence of others and cultivate positive habits to benefit health and well-being. Each virtual session is facilitated by graduate-level student art therapists who offer a weekly self-care themed prompt aligned with therapeutic goals\, along with space for optional sharing and reflection. \nLogistics & Registration \nWhen: Thursdays from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST. (Not in the Pacific time zone? Check your local time using World Time Buddy)Who: Individuals aged 18+ located in Canada.Cost: $25 registration fee (provides unlimited access to both of the Creative Expression for Self-Care groups for 1 full year).Experience: No previous art experience is necessary! \nMaterials Needed \nBring whatever you have on hand! Any art supplies\, craft items\, or recycled materials are welcome. Our prompts are designed to work with whatever materials you have available\, and you are always welcome to adapt the invitations in a way that feels most meaningful to you. \nWhat to expect in your 2 hour session: \n– Opening Activity: Settling in\, grounding\, and a creative warm-up.– Main Activity: A longer\, focused artmaking period based on a therapeutic self-care prompt aligned with therapeutic goals.– Closing Activity: Wrapping up with a short creative activity and winding down the session. \nA Note on Sharing: After each activity\, we open the floor for participants to share their artwork\, reflections\, or insights. Sharing is always optional\, but encouraged as a valuable opportunity to connect and learn from one another. \nIf you have any questions\, please connect with us at the Virtual Art Therapy Clinic at info@vatc.ca. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				Register
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