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Masks off… Stress response!
Tomorrow mask mandates will end in many places in Ontario, which means that wearing masks at school will become optional for a lot of kiddos. Regardless of individual choices about wearing masks,…
March 20, 2022 -
Three “Perfect” Books to Challenge Perfectionism
Let’s talk about the “p” word… PERFECTIONISM! Does this word describe anyone at your house? It comes up all the time in my work as an art therapist. This might be because…
May 22, 2021 -
DIY Heart Pillow for Belly Breathing: Sending Love to Sore Tummies
My stomach hurts often, and it has ever since I was a little kid. I’ve completed numerous medical tests over the years, and each time doctors share that there is no medical…
February 1, 2021 -
Coping Skills for School: A Zine
It’s the second week of August, and I’m guessing that whether you like it or not, you’re thinking about SCHOOL. And I’m thinking about you, thinking about school. As a kid I…
August 11, 2020 -
COVID-19 Re-Entry Overwhelm: Making Sense of Our Experiences
As I’m writing this, we are currently in Stage 2 of the provincial government’s plan for reopening Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most retail stores and health professions are back to in-person…
June 27, 2020 -
Connection during COVID-19: Self-Portrait with Removable Face Mask
Hi there! Welcome to the final post in my weekly series of free art activities to try while we stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19. With the green light from…
May 29, 2020 -
A Special Message for my Kid Clients about COVID-19
What a week it has been! In response to COVID-19, I have temporarily closed my office and postponed all in-person art therapy sessions. Since I mostly work with children, I wanted to…March 19, 2020 -
Befriending Anxiety: My Inner Stress Bunny
If your anxiety was a creature, what would it be? A scary monster? A life-sucking vampire? Mine is a little fluffy stress bunny. That’s right, a bunny. She is nervous about EVERYTHING.…
March 7, 2020
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