Art Therapy Guelph

08/01/2026

Been creating a lot this month. What art do you like to do for fun?

06/05/2026

🎨 Adult Children of Narcissist Parents – Online Art Therapy Group
Are you ready to reconnect with your sense of self and heal through creativity?

Join this 6‑session online art therapy group designed for adult children of narcissistic parents. In a safe, supportive space, you’ll explore your experiences, learn tools for coping and boundary‑setting, and process emotions through guided art‑making.

🧠 Each session includes educational material, therapeutic art exercises, and reflection to help you recover your voice and self‑worth.
👥 Small group format (maximum 6 participants) via live video chat.
🗓 Starts Friday, September 18th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (ET), meeting every other week.
🎨 Art supplies are simple and accessible — no prior art experience needed.

Spaces are limited. Follow the link below to sign up and begin your healing journey:

This online art therapy group is designed specifically for adult children of narcissistic parents, offering a safe, supportive, and structured space to explore your experiences, reconnect with your sense of self, and begin meaningful healing. This group integrates trauma‑informed therapy, creative...

05/12/2026

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04/20/2026

He didn’t want to forget him.

Not the walks.
Not the quiet moments in the studio.
Not the days they spent together on the beach.

For 14 years, Taiwanese artist Liang Renchuan had a companion who never left his side.

A dog named Hachiko.

He wasn’t just a pet.
He appeared in Renchuan’s life on one of the hardest days… the day of his father’s funeral. A stray puppy who somehow found his way into the funeral parlor that night.

And from that moment on… he stayed.

They built a life together.

Every trip to the beach meant collecting driftwood for art. Renchuan carried the heavy pieces… while Hachiko ran freely, playing in the sand, always nearby.

Back in the studio, Hachiko would sit and watch him work. Quiet. Loyal. Always there.

Then one day… he wasn’t.

After a long life, Hachiko passed away in the very place he loved most.

The silence that followed was unbearable.

So Renchuan did the only thing he knew how to do.

He started building him again.

Using the same driftwood they had collected side by side for years… piece by piece… he created a life-sized sculpture of Hachiko.

Every curve. Every detail.

And when it was finished, he placed Hachiko’s collar around it.

Not as art.

As memory.

Now, the dog who once followed him everywhere… still stands in that studio.

And every time Renchuan walks back onto the beach…

He doesn’t feel alone anymor

04/20/2026

Lately I’ve been exploring new creative outlets, both for myself and for the work I do with clients.
As many of you know, I often use art and creativity as powerful tools for expression and healing in my therapy practice. Recently, I’ve been having a lot of fun experimenting with songwriting. I discovered an app called Suno that transforms your lyrics into different musical genres, and it’s been a surprisingly joyful way to play, process, and create.

One of the songs I wrote was inspired by an ongoing situation where someone has been creating multiple fake profiles to monitor, harass and falsely rate my social media and online business listings. Rather than letting it drain my energy, I chose to channel the experience into art, turning something uncomfortable into something expressive, humorous, and empowering. The song has adult lyrics, in case there are children around, fyi.

Creativity continues to be one of my favourite ways to transform stress into something meaningful. If you’re curious about exploring art therapy or using creative expression to navigate your own experiences, you’re always welcome to reach out.

04/09/2026

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02/15/2026

When things feel out of control, you start believing the lie that YOU have no control.

But there’s always something you can do - even if it’s just shifting the way you think about your situation, or just taking one small action.

That's my goal with creating this newsletter for you.

Every Monday and Thursday, first thing in the morning, I send you mindset tools or practical strategies to help you take your power back - starting with what’s right in front of you.

Sometimes it’s a tool that’ll help you get ahead in your career, or feel more confident.

Sometimes it’s a simple but powerful health protocol that’ll give you more energy.

Sometimes it’s a personal story that’ll help you feel less alone.

But it’s never about shame, doing more just to feel productive, or forcing yourself to power through when you’re already running on empty.

It’s about doing the right things, with intention.

If you want a quick preview, tomorrow's newsletter is about this one weird but effective tool I've been using every morning before I start my day that not only gives me more energy but makes me incredibly productive.

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02/11/2026

Thank you for sharing your experience Oprah. Brainspotting therapy rocks. I practice it and love its gentle ability to help people heal. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HAZ2LDxW9/

Brainspotting Therapy Promises a Novel Way to Heal from Trauma. Here’s What Happened When I Tried It

01/25/2026

Update there is space left for three, please reach out asap to join the group.
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Upcoming Online Group Art Therapy for Mature Women
Rediscover Calm. Reconnect with Yourself. Heal Through Creativity.
👉Are you a woman over 50 looking for a supportive, uplifting space to breathe, create, and feel understood?
This online Group Art Therapy for Mature Women offers a gentle, nurturing environment where you can explore your emotions, reduce stress, and build meaningful connections—all through the power of art.
🎨 No artistic skill needed.
This is about expression, not perfection.
💛 This Group Is For You If You Want To:
• Ease mild anxiety and daily stress
• Process grief, life transitions, or difficult experiences
• Feel supported while navigating mild depression
• Build emotional resilience and self-compassion
• Connect with like-minded mature women in a safe, confidential space
• Explore your inner world through creative expression
• Nurture your mind, body, and spirit from the comfort of home
🌸 What to Expect
Each session includes:
• A warm check-in
• A guided art therapy exercise tailored to your needs
• Time to create freely
• Optional sharing and reflection
• A supportive, non-judgmental community
Held online via Zoom, this closed group includes 6–8 women, ensuring intimacy, safety, and continuity.
🗓 Next Group Starts:
Friday, February 6, 2026
Every other week
• 9:00–11:30 AM
4 sessions total
Fee: $240 (Receipts provided for insurance reimbursement for a registered psychotherapist if applicable)
🎨 What You Need
A private space, a stable internet connection, and simple art supplies like pencils, paints, pastels, collage materials, or air-dry clay. Use whatever you have—this is about expression, not technique.
👩‍⚕️ Facilitated by Heather Caruso, RP, RCAT
Registered Psychotherapist & Registered Canadian Art Therapist
Owner of Art Therapy Guelph
Trained in Art Therapy, Trauma Counselling, CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, Mindfulness, IFS, and Somatic Therapies.
✨ Ready to Join? Space Is Limited.
1. Follow this link. https://arttherapyguelph.com/group-art-therapy/mature-women/
2. Fill in the contact form.
3. Meet with Heather on Zoom to ensure it’s a good fit.
4. Once you decide it’s a good fit, prepay to reserve your spot
Give yourself the gift of healing, creativity, and connection.
You deserve a space that supports your emotional well-being.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year, wishing u the best for 2026.