Case Study

Delve into the transformative power of creative expression

Here, you'll find a curated selection of artwork produced during art therapy sessions, accompanied by insightful descriptions that reveal the inspiration behind each piece. This page is designed to offer a glimpse into the therapeutic process, illustrating how various materials and techniques are used to foster healing and personal growth.

Overwhelmed - There was a lot going on for my client this day. They were working through feelings of being overwhelmed with work, school and personal life. The letters represented how they felt everything was coming down on them. The colours coming o

Overwhelmed - There was a lot going on for my client this day. They were working through feelings of being overwhelmed with work, school and personal life. The letters represented how they felt everything was coming down on them. The colours coming out of their mouth represented the emotions and feelings they wanted to express but couldn't.

Log - My client set out to make something ugly, which was incredibility-freeing for them. They explored materials and textures and even sounds. It was nice for them to not have to create something beautiful for a change, compared to their own art pra

Log - My client set out to make something ugly, which was incredibility-freeing for them. They explored materials and textures and even sounds. It was nice for them to not have to create something beautiful for a change, compared to their own art practice where they wouldn't stop painting until they thought it was commercially beautiful.

Comfy and Prickly - My client came into this session rather grumpy so they wanted to work on that and create something that showed how they felt. Soft and comforting on the outside, but filled with things that prick inside. The soft side is what they

Comfy and Prickly - My client came into this session rather grumpy so they wanted to work on that and create something that showed how they felt. Soft and comforting on the outside, but filled with things that prick inside. The soft side is what they were trying to show the outside world, and the inside was how they actually felt. Her art showed both sides.

Anxiety - Working through some feelings of anxiety they created a piece that showed how they were feeling, with a lifeline (string) coming out of the middle so someone or themselves could rescue them. The knotted yarn in the middle represents their a

Anxiety - Working through some feelings of anxiety they created a piece that showed how they were feeling, with a lifeline (string) coming out of the middle so someone or themselves could rescue them. The knotted yarn in the middle represents their anxiety, the fire, the wall they have built around their anxiety, and the water their ability to calm themselves.

Bouquet of Flowers - My client wanted to represent herself with flowers. They had always brought her joy and she had a particularly good week. When discussing her artwork past family experiences were brought up and discussed. How her family dynamic

Bouquet of Flowers - My client wanted to represent herself with flowers. They had always brought her joy and she had a particularly good week. When discussing her artwork past family experiences were brought up and discussed. How her family dynamic and past experiences with this were unpacked during this session.

Umbrella of Support - This piece is about my client struggling with some tough decisions around finding a job and the next steps in their life after graduation. The umbrella is a metaphor for their support system (family and friends) who protect them

Umbrella of Support - This piece is about my client struggling with some tough decisions around finding a job and the next steps in their life after graduation. The umbrella is a metaphor for their support system (family and friends) who protect them from all the negative words and things raining down on them. They found hope in this art.