Dianne Shannon Art Therapy

05/11/2026

Art therapy: not just a tool in the tool box

I've been searching online therapy platforms like Psychology Today for art therapists and see profiles of people offering art therapy without having the training. Art-based activities can be a helpful tool in a mental health professional's tool box, but you're not getting art therapy unless the therapist's/counsellor's qualifications include an art therapy program like those approved by the Canadian Art Therapy Association.

I’ve been searching online therapy platforms like Psychology Today for art therapists and see profiles of people offering art therapy without having the training. Art-based activities can be …

05/06/2026

Thursday group supervision for art therapists

Join me and five art therapy colleagues for virtual group supervision on Thursdays from 6-8 pm CST. We'll settle into each session with a few minutes of art making to bring your issues or topics into the moment. Group supervision is a collaborative, community-enriching experience where we learn from each other, nurture each other's strengths, and deepen our self-exploration together. My goal is to cultivate a space of non-judgement to safely share experiences with respect and curiousity....

Join me and five art therapy colleagues for virtual group supervision on Thursdays from 6-8 pm CST. We’ll settle into each session with a few minutes of art making to bring your issues or top…

04/11/2026

Four days with clay at LOTP

I had the great pleasure to facilitate a ceramics pilot project at Light of the Prairies. Over twenty participants enjoyed learning press mold techniques or doing self-directed sculpture. What a wonderful experience of coming together as a community through creativity and self-expression. The project was funded by SK Arts, made possible through funding provided by the Government of Saskatchewan, and the financial support of Sask Lotteries, in partnership with SaskCulture.

I had the great pleasure to facilitate a ceramics pilot project at Light of the Prairies. Over twenty participants enjoyed learning press mold techniques or doing self-directed sculpture. What a wo…

03/24/2026

Community and creativity with OUT Saskatoon

The Newcomer Support Group at OUT Saskatoon welcomed me to spend two evenings enjoying creativity and community. Participants who now call Saskatoon home dove into the altered book activity I delivered by painting, collaging, tearing, and reshaping pages in response to the directive of exploring their journey here. Thanks to everyone for sharing experiences of identity, resilience, hope, and family that were expressed in the art and discussion.

The Newcomer Support Group at OUT Saskatoon welcomed me to spend two evenings enjoying creativity and community. Participants who now call Saskatoon home dove into the altered book activity I deliv…

02/09/2026

Virtual Art Therapy Supervision Sessions Available

I'm happy to announce I've been approved for supervisor status with the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA). VATI's art therapy supervisor course, which included 30 hours of instruction plus course work, helped me prepare for my new role as supervisor. I'm looking forward to collaborating with supervisees as they develop and fine-tune their professional goals, self-knowledge, and identity as an art therapist....

I’m happy to announce I’ve been approved for supervisor status with the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA). VATI’s art therapy supervisor course, which included 30 hours of i…

11/06/2025

Anger is an important emotion that warns us when we're upset by someone or something, but some times it triggers reactions and actions that lead to big problems. A questionnaire to find out what animal you are when you're angry has just been added to my download page. I came up with this activity to help youth better understand and manage their anger and have used it with individual clients and groups. The activity is fun and engaging, but be prepared to hold and comfort the big feelings that might come up too.

Anger is an important emotion that warns us when we’re upset by someone or something, but some times it triggers reactions and actions that lead to big problems. A questionnaire to find out w…

10/09/2025

Curious about virtual art therapy? Have your questions answered by following this link to book a free 1/2 hour session with me: Studies show that virtual therapy can be just as effective as seeing a therapist in person. And you don't have to leave your house. Use any materials or objects you have on hand, such as the examples in the photos below. ...

Curious about virtual art therapy? Have your questions answered by following this link to book a free 1/2 hour session with me: Studies show that virtual therapy can be just as effective as seeing …

09/16/2025

September is World Su***de Prevention month. Not knowing what to say to someone if you’re worried about their risk of su***de can be unsettling. What if you don’t say anything and something bad happens? What if you do say something and they stop talking to you? Visit the Canadian Association for Su***de Prevention to learn how to have supportive conversations about su***de when you’re concerned about someone’s safety....

September is World Su***de Prevention month. Not knowing what to say to someone if you’re worried about their risk of su***de can be unsettling. What if you don’t say anything and something bad hap…

08/29/2025

🌍 Everyone is Invited! 🌍
Join us for the Kairos Blanket Exercise — a powerful, interactive learning experience that takes participants through the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. This is an opportunity to listen, learn, and reflect while fostering understanding, empathy, and reconciliation.
🗓 Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

⏰ Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

📍 Venue: Frances Morison Central Library

✅ Free Admission – Pre-registration required: https://forms.office.com/r/Y6WPhNaBJq

🍎 Refreshments & snacks will be provided

🧣 Bring your own blanket

👥 Suitable for ages 15+ (no childminding available)

✨ Special thanks to Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation for funding this important initiative.

📩 Questions? Contact Naseer at [email protected] or 306-491-5763

Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation

08/20/2025

Hey Regina and area friends! Check out Sacred Circle Healing Arts' new studio space during the open house September 12 and 13. Congrats Amanda! The space looks wonderful.
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