Valley Art Therapy Ltd.

Valley Art Therapy Ltd. Therapy for kids, teens & adults to heal from trauma, anxiety & overwhelm—so you can feel calm, connected & resilient. Birtle-Russell-Swan River-Online

Beyond talk alone - We use art, play, somatic & trauma-focused approaches to support your healing.

Welcome 2026!May the New Year bring you closer to your goals and fill your life with goodness.
01/02/2026

Welcome 2026!

May the New Year bring you closer to your goals and fill your life with goodness.

So many of us learned to “work hard” long before we ever had a choice.Not just at our jobs — but in our relationships, o...
12/31/2025

So many of us learned to “work hard” long before we ever had a choice.

Not just at our jobs — but in our relationships, our families, our emotions, our healing.
Working hard to keep the peace.
Working hard to not disappoint anyone.
Working hard to stay busy so nothing catches up with us.
Working hard to hold everything together.

In Somatic Experiencing and trauma-informed therapy, we often see that this isn’t a personality trait — it’s a survival pattern.

A nervous system doing its best to stay safe in a world that once felt unpredictable.

But here’s the hopeful part:
You don’t have to keep living in survival mode.

When we slow down in small, supported ways, the body begins to realize it doesn’t have to work so hard to belong, to cope, or to stay safe.

Therapy can help you explore these patterns gently and build a sense of safety that isn’t based on over-effort-ing.

If your body has been working overtime just to get through the day, know there is another way.

Book a session with Valley Art Therapy.

12/30/2025

Living with chronic anxiety isn’t just “worrying more.”

It’s constantly scanning, planning ahead, managing what might go wrong, and trying to stay one step ahead of your own nervous system — always on high alert.

So it can be hard for others to understand why you can’t just relax, even when things are objectively okay.

An anxious nervous system isn’t a mindset issue.

It’s a body that learned to stay alert for a reason.

If you’re nodding your head in agreement, you’re welcome to follow along.

We share trauma-informed perspectives here on anxiety and nervous system patterns.

12/28/2025

It’s Sunday.

Let’s take a moment to slow down, breathe, and check in — with yourself and those you love.

This week’s reflection prompt isn’t about changing anything or doing more.

It’s a gentle invitation to notice, feel, and reconnect.
You might write your thoughts in a journal, express them through art, or simply hold them in your awareness for the week ahead.

Be gentle with yourself this week.
Healing and growth take time — and awareness is a powerful start.

Merry Christmas!
12/26/2025

Merry Christmas!

12/25/2025

Warm holiday wishes from all of us at Valley Art Therapy!

May your holiday season be filled with ease, joy and connection.

Thank you for being part of our Valley Art Therapy community!

Some teens feel more than they can put into words.Art therapy gives them another way to express what’s inside.Our teen t...
12/23/2025

Some teens feel more than they can put into words.
Art therapy gives them another way to express what’s inside.
Our teen therapists are booking now.

12/23/2025

The holidays often bring a lot of togetherness — and a lot of expectations.

For many women that can mean saying yes when your body is already saying no, or pushing your own needs aside to keep the peace.

Boundaries aren’t about being difficult or uncaring.

They’re about protecting your energy, your capacity, and the relationships that matter most.

If this season is stretching you thin, paying attention to your needs becomes especially important — because your needs matter.

We talk often here about boundaries, nervous systems, and finding steadier ways to move through seasons like this. Give us a follow.

12/21/2025

It’s Sunday.

Let’s take a moment to slow down, breathe, and check in — with yourself and those you love.

This week’s reflection prompt isn’t about changing anything or doing more.
It’s a gentle invitation to notice, feel, and reconnect.

You might write your thoughts in a journal, express them through art, or simply hold them in your awareness for the week ahead.

Be gentle with yourself this week.

Healing and growth take time — and awareness is a powerful start.

12/20/2025

So maybe there’s rarely a ‘perfect’ time to start therapy…
But there are moments when staying the same feels harder than trying something new.

We wrote a new blog about why now might be a good time to start.

Read the full post — ValleyArtTherapy.com/blog

We’re currently accepting new clients

The day can take a toll on your child’s nervous system. Home is where they can finally exhale. We can help make those mo...
12/19/2025

The day can take a toll on your child’s nervous system.

Home is where they can finally exhale.

We can help make those moments feel easier.

Address

743 Main Street
Birtle, MB
R0M0C0

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+12048423869

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