Art Therapy

• Winnipeg woman uses art to help mental health, showcases in exhibition

  A Winnipeg woman says creating art has helped her process some of the dark thoughts and feelings stemming from stigma about her neurodivergence.

  Health

  Oct 9, 2024
  
• 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
  
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• 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
• 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
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• 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