Art Therapy Group for Anxiety

8 weeks

with Taylor Bourassa

Group Description

This group will help participants learn how to use art-making and mindfulness as coping tools to manage stress and anxiety-related symptoms. No artistic skills are necessary to participate in the group or prior experience with meditation or mindfulness. This group is for 16 years old and above.

This group aims to help participants:

  • Let go of perfectionism

  • Build a self-care practice

  • Learn how to use art for self-expression

  • Practice self-acceptance & compassion

  • Develop coping skills to manage stress

    & anxiety-related symptoms 

Meet The Facilitator

Taylor Bourassa RP, DTATI

Taylor Bourassa (she/her) believes in each person's inherent strength and individuality, and she believes that therapy should be a space where you can find or re-discover, strengthen, and honour your voice. This is why she works from a person-centred framework. Within this framework, she introduces different modalities that may help you get to the core understand to therapy.

These include existentialist, psychodynamic, mindfulness and self-compassion based, and self-compassion-basedaches. Ultimately, she listens to the natural flow of therapy and your needs at the moment, inviting a collaborative relationship to ensure you are on the most helpful path.

Group Details

8-Week Art Therapy Program

Date: May 2nd - June 20th, Thursday

Time: 6-8 pm (EST), 3-5 pm (PST)

Location: Zoom

Fee: $60 per session= $480 plus HST ($542.40)

$45 per session = $360 plus HST ($406.80) -Sliding scale

( Limited spots. For those who are having financial difficulties at the moment. )

The fee includes an art kit mailed to you.

Open for Registration

Art supplies may differ depending on the group

Group Art Therapy For Anxiety Week-By-Week

Week 1 - Self Soothing & Grounding Through Art

Week 2 - Creative Distraction & Relaxation

Week 3 - Safe Space for Self-Expression

Week 4 - Self Acceptance & Mindful Self-Compassion

Week 5 - Stress Management Through Self-Care

Week 6 - Understanding Your Anxiety Loop

Week 7- Creating Pause for Mindful Responses

Week 8 - Reflect & Build

Available Payment Options

Option #1: Full Payment Today

$542.40 (tax included)

$406.80 (tax included) - sliding scale

Please click Pay Now underneath to proceed to payment.

Option #2: Two Installments

Two equal payments of $271.20 (tax included)

Two equal payments of $203.40 (tax included) - sliding scale

Please click Reserve Without Paying.

The first one will be charged on the day of registration, and then the second payment will be charged 30 days after.

Option #3: Four Installments

Four equal payments of $135.60 (tax included)

Four equal payments of $101.70 (tax included) - sliding scale

Please click Reserve Without Paying.

The first one will be charged on the day of registration, and then the rest will be charged in 14 days intervals after.

Covered by most insurance plans that cover psychotherapy.

FAQs

Here are some of the most common questions about how Art Therapy can assist you in your journey. Please see the complete FAQ here.

  • Yes, you can. We offer the following payment options:

    First Payment Option: Full Payment today - $ 542.40(tax included)

    Please click Pay Now underneath to proceed to payment.

    Second Payment Option: 2 Installments

    Please click Reserve Without Paying.

    Two equal payments of $271.20 (tax included). The first one will be charged on the day of registration, and then the second payment will be charged 30 days after.

    Third Payment Option: 4 Installments:

    Please click Reserve Without Paying.

    Four equal payments of $135.60 (tax included). The first one will be charged on the day of registration, and then the rest will be charged in 14 days intervals after.

    For the sliding scale, the full payment will be $406.80. For two installments, it will be $203.40 per installment. For four installments, it will be $101.70 per installment.

    If you do need more installment options, please reach out to info@fullcircleatc.com or call 647 234 4274.

  • As long as your insurance plan covers psychotherapy, then it should be covered. Please confirm with your insurance company.

    After registration, we will send out the receipts when full payment has been made. We will send out a receipt for each session and the full payment.

  • Art Therapy is a combination of psychotherapy and the creative process of art-making to help individuals process their emotions and gain self-awareness.

    Most Art Therapists have to complete a master's or master's equivalent program to be certified as an art therapist, complete with client contact hours, supervision and a thesis or major project.

  • We will mail out the art kit one week before the group starts via Canada Post.

  • Residents across Canada can engage in virtual therapy, both individual and group.

    Notes about insurance: Insurance coverage may differ, depending on the province and your insurance company’s guidelines. If you live in a province that has their own regulations with counseling and therapy services you will likely not be allowed to claim out-of-province therapy services with your insurance company. The following provinces have regulations around counseling and therapy: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI (regulated by Aug 1st).

    If you are located in a province that does not have regulations in place for counseling and therapy services, your insurance may still be covered for out-of-province therapy services. Unregulated provinces include Alberta (regulation in process), Manitoba, British Columbia, Newfoundland, Saskatchewan, and all of the Northern Territories.

  • You can receive a full refund for the group up to 14 business days before the start of the group. No refunds will be issued after this date. Missed sessions cannot be reimbursed. Please let us know on the intake form (the link will be sent to you after registration).

    You can contact the facilitator if you'd like to be updated on the exercise they worked on, so you can still work on it on your own.

  • Yes, we provide insurance receipts with the provider ( therapist name, psychotherapist registration number, designation) and client information (your name and address). We offer receipts for the whole group and each session, including cost breakdown and duration. Receipts will be sent out after each payment.

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art therapy for anxiety

Benefits Of Group Art Therapy for Anxiety

Anxiety can be debilitating, affecting people in various ways, from feeling overwhelmed to being unable to complete tasks. Attending a group art therapy session is one way of managing anxiety that can bring sustainable changes.

Our group combines the creative process with mindful self-reflection and discussion. It provides an environment where participants can explore their inner thoughts in a safe space and gain support from others.

  • One of the most common benefits of group art therapy is reduced stress levels. During the session, participants are encouraged to express themselves creatively through various mediums such as painting, sculpting and drawing.

    This allows them to explore different emotions and experiences in an environment free from judgement or criticism.

    As a result, participants often find that their stress levels decrease after attending an art therapy workshop.

  • Another benefit of attending a group art therapy session is improved self-confidence.

    Our art therapist is trained to provide support and guidance throughout the workshop, which helps participants feel at ease with expressing themselves without fear of judgement or criticism.

    This can help build confidence in those who feel anxious about sharing their thoughts or feelings in public settings.

    Furthermore, engaging in creative activities can also be empowering and can help improve overall self-confidence levels over time.

  • Group art therapy also offers an opportunity for participants to practice communication skills in a safe and supportive environment.

    Through conversations with other members of the group and with the therapist themselves, participants can learn how to better express their thoughts and feelings more effectively while also developing an understanding of how others perceive them.

    This can lead to improved communication skills that will serve them well beyond their sessions with an art therapist.

About Us

Welcome to Full Circle! We are a non-profit organization founded in 2014. We provide mental health care through individual art therapy sessions, workshops and group art therapy. Our mission is to provide a safe space for people in need of mental health support, by helping them heal through creative processes.

Our team is dedicated to helping people heal and grow, through art therapy and other creative mediums. Please reach out to our team if you have any questions.