Online Courses and Resources
As an arts-based occupational therapist who evolved this passionate body of work over twenty plus years of teaching hundreds of students and professionals, I understand the value of shared information. And, after working to develop therapeutic creative programs, resources and tools for individuals, groups and communities, I am so excited to share my knowledge with you. Through the tools, live play workshops and the various resources below, you will learn the nuances and skills required to be successful and make an impact on your community, in your work practice or for yourself.
Creative Campfires Membership
The Creative Campfires are a monthly opportunity to gather online for 90 minutes and create art in a safe and supportive community. I will share art-making practices that are freeing, fun and restorative. These practices are ones I've used in my own art, writing and music, as well as the art making programs that I have developed in my therapeutic and educational work and communities.
It will be a creative meditative space to still your mind, stretch your art making and gain new insights. We will take time to reflect, share discoveries, challenges and invite change. In this community, you will find the support you need for your personal growth and in turn these skills will help in your day-to-day life.
Throughout our workshops, I will share art tips, techniques, resources and self-care strategies. I will teach you to work with new materials and guide you through many different art-making practices such as, mindful watercolours, smashbooking, mixed media painting, songwriting and zine making.
I look forward to guiding you and sharing in your creative journey.
Self-Care Practice Toolbox
The Arts-Based Creative Self-Care Practice Toolbox is a practical and engaging training program with live weekly, hands-on group art sessions. I will present a number of creative and mindful art exercises to inspire, relax and give you confidence in creating. You will also receive weekly informative and interactive course modules that you will find to be both timely and restorative!
Toolbox
The Arts-Based Well-Being Toolbox is an 8-week practical and engaging online training program that will guide you through the steps needed to start, lead and facilitate your own arts-based program, while nourishing your own creativity.
The program will cover 7 essential tools necessary to create a thriving and resilient community:
Leadership Development
Group Facilitation
Creating Community
Compassion & Care
Engagement & Participation
Creativity through the Arts
Grant Writing & Partnership
Celebration & Education
Coaching
Individual or group coaching sessions are available to help kickstart and support you in your creative wellness journey.
Instructional Videos
Easy to follow videos that will guide you through artful activities to nourish your own personal well-being or to use as an instructional resource for building your own arts-based programming.