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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 -
Rainbow Check In
It’s the first day of Spring! How are you doing? This question might feel overwhelming. It can be difficult to answer such a broad, vague question, especially if your day has included…
March 20, 2021 -
Ideas for Outdoor Process-Based Creativity
If I can make one recommendation for the rest of the summer, it’s this: Go play outside! For the past several months we’ve been staying home, staying inside, and staying apart. This…
July 28, 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 -
Video Interview: Healthy Living with Laura
Recently Resourceful Me Art Therapy was featured on Wightman TV’s “Healthy Living with Laura.” I am so excited to share the episode with you! The show’s host Laura Van den Borre is…
December 5, 2019 -
Feeling crabby? I suggest yelling and throwing things!
That’s right, you heard me correctly. When we are stuck in a negative emotion like anger, I firmly believe that the best way forward is to do something physical and playful to…
November 7, 2019 -
The Magic of Parenting with Puppets
I love puppets. I love making them, collecting them, and playing with them. I have loved them since I was very little and spent Saturday mornings watching Mr. Dress-up and Sesame Street.…
October 11, 2019 -
Art Therapy for Children with Autism: Connecting through Creativity to Build Resiliency
A diagnosis of autism brings joys, challenges, and anxieties. You see your child’s amazing strengths. You marvel at their unique talents. Your child is incredible! Yet you worry about the areas where they…
August 11, 2019 -
That sounds like lots of fun, but is it really therapy?
Kids seem to have lots of fun playing and creating when they come to art therapy. This post explains how what happens in a therapy session is different from art and play at home.
July 13, 2019 -
12 Reasons Why the Recycling Bin is my Favourite Source of Inspiration
As I was setting up the art room in my new office, someone asked me which art supplies are my favourite. I had spent the day unpacking boxes of beautiful pastels, arranging…June 6, 2019
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