Expressive & Somatic Approaches
Our expressive and somatic programs offer creative, body-centered support for eating disorder recovery, emotional healing, and self-discovery.
EXPRESSIVE & SOMATIC APPROACHES
Practices like art-making, gentle movement, and yoga can help you reconnect with your body in safe, non-judgmental ways, supporting nervous system regulation, emotional expression, and trust in our bodies.
In a supportive group setting, you’ll explore prompts that encourage reflection, engage in creative or movement-based practices, and connect with others through shared experience.
These methods complement talk-based therapy by offering alternative ways to process emotions, reduce shame, and build a more compassionate relationship with your body. No artistic or movement experience needed.
SPRING PROGRAMS
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE - NO DIAGNOSIS REQUIRED
Eco-Art Therapy Workshop
The Rooted Circle: A Creative Introduction Workshop
Facilitator: Chari Tomczak (Art Therapist)
Date: Saturday, May 2
Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Location: The Hub
Capacity: 8
Open to: Canada Wide
This 3-hour workshop uses art and nature to support recovery, offering an introduction into the art therapy group experience. Through guided art-making, nature-inspired creative practices, and reflective conversation, participants will explore connection; to self, others, and the natural world. Drawing on ideas from attachment theory and eco-art practices, the workshop invites participants to reflect on how relationships and environments shape our sense of safety. This supportive environment will offer an opportunity to slow down, reconnect and deepen self awareness.
This workshop is a great way to experience the themes and approaches we will explore in our longer format Eco-Art Therapy Group (listing below).
Eco-Art Therapy Group
The Rooted Circle: Reconnecting to Ourselves, Others, and the Natural World
Facilitator: Chari Tomczak (Art Therapist)
Date: Thursdays, May 7 - June 25
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Location: The Hub
Capacity: 8
Open to: Canada Wide
This 6 week group employs art and nature to support recovery, offering a more immersive art therapy group experience. Through guided art-making, nature-inspired creative practices, and reflective conversation, participants will deeply explore connection; to self, others, and the natural world. Drawing on ideas from attachment theory and eco-art practices, the workshop invites participants to reflect on how relationships and environments shape our sense of safety. This supportive environment will offer an opportunity to slow down, reconnect and deepen self awareness.
Relaxation & Regulation Workshop
Date: May 2, May 9
Time: 10am - 11am
Location: Online
Capacity: 20
Facilitator: Corinne Vessey
This workshop is an opportunity to give yourself an hour of restorative self-care, mindfulness, and time to relax. Participants will be guided through gentle movement, stretching and relaxation techniques including breathing practices and meditation. This is a great opportunity to practice skills for regulation like grounding and sensory exercises.
OUR FACILITATORS
Chari Tomczak
Art Therapist
Corinne Vassey
Yoga Instructor
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