Art Therapy

• Manitoba program uses blacksmithing to help veterans cope with mental health challenges

  A Manitoba-based program that uses the art of blacksmithing to help veterans and first responders overcome challenges with PSTD and mental health is looking to expand.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2023
  
• Kelowna, B.C., artist uses the canvas to share his story of addiction, homelessness and triumph

  "Just being able to put them [the memories] down on canvas and I can kind of see from a different perspective."

  Lifestyle

  May 4, 2021
  
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• A Nova Scotia painter on how she’s creating a canvas to cope after the mass shooting

  'I'm not doing well. I'm just still devastated. I have never really had a serious depression, but I sure do now.'

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2021
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• Montreal art fanatics thrilled museums are reopening next week

  After being closed for the past few months in Quebec in order to help curb the spread of COVID-19, the province's museums and art galleries are set to reopen as early as Feb. 8.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2021
• ‘It felt like he had been seen’: Edmonton continuing care residents captured in portraits by staff member

  An artist sees residents at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre through a unique perspective.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2021
• University of Alberta med students bring therapeutic art to isolated seniors

  A new exhibit welcomes you to connect with Edmonton seniors.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2020
• How Jeffrey the sheep helps Alberta cancer survivors find their flock

  Jeffrey the sheep brings smiles and art supplies to Alberta cancer survivors and caregivers. He's part of a Wellspring Edmonton support program.

  Features

  Aug 12, 2019
• Southern Alberta mom uses art to help her cope with breast cancer

  A southern Alberta woman turned to woodworking as a coping mechanism, while battling a disease which kills thousands of Canadians each year.

  Health

  Aug 12, 2019
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• Non-profit charitable organization gives unique adults opportunities to create art

  The Cool Arts Society is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing art opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities in Kelowna.

  Health

  Feb 15, 2019
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• Alzheimer Society of Calgary opens 1st Opening Minds through Art training centre in Canada

  Just last month, the Calgary chapter of the Alzheimer Society opened the first Opening Minds through Art training centre in the country.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2018