FC Art Therapy Org

08/19/2024

Our dearest Full Circle community,

After 10 years of collaborating with various communities throughout the GTA,
we have made the difficult decision to close Full Circle so that we can pursue other
opportunities in the field of art therapy.

We will still be offering art therapy services as individual practitioners. Here’s where you can find us:

Ashtyn Ford
Website: www.ashtynfordtherapy.com
Social Media:
E-mail: ashtynfordtherapy@gmail.com

Pearl Lee
Website: www.therapywithpearl.com
Social Media:
E-mail: therapywithpearl@gmail.com

Thank you all for your support and encouragement throughout the years! 🤗
We appreciate you standing with us on this journey.

-Ashtyn Ford & Pearl Lee

04/04/2024

04/03/2024

Art Therapy Group for Managing Anxiety! Registration is now open!!! https://fullcircleatc.com/group-art-therapy-for-anxiety

Starting May 2nd, 8-week group, Thursday, 6 - 8pm. ⁠
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This group will help participants learn how to use art-making and mindfulness as coping tools to manage stress and anxiety-related symptoms. No artistic skills are necessary to participate in the group or prior experience with meditation or mindfulness.⁠
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This group aims to help participants:⁠
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-Let go of perfectionism⁠
-Build a self-care practice⁠
-Learn how to use art for self-expression⁠
-Practice self-acceptance & compassion⁠
-Develop coping skills to manage stress⁠
& anxiety-related symptoms⁠
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Open to everyone in Canada.⁠
We’re operating from Ontario, so we're covered by insurance companies that cover psychotherapy. Please double-check with your provider if you’re not in Ontario.⁠
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Payments in instalments are available.⁠
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$60 per session - $480 plus HST⁠
Price includes the cost of the session and an art kit you will use during the group.

To find out more information or to register: https://fullcircleatc.com/group-art-therapy-for-anxiety
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09/12/2023

Art Therapy Group for Managing Anxiety! 😌
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Starting Sept 28th!
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This group will help participants learn how to use art-making and mindfulness as coping tools to manage stress and anxiety-related symptoms. No artistic skills are necessary to participate in the group or prior experience with meditation or mindfulness.⁠
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This group aims to help participants:⁠
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-Let go of perfectionism⁠
-Build a self-care practice⁠
-Learn how to use art for self-expression⁠
-Practice self-acceptance & compassion⁠
-Develop coping skills to manage stress⁠
& anxiety-related symptoms⁠
⁠
Open to everyone in Canada.⁠
We’re operating from Ontario, so we're covered by insurance companies that cover psychotherapy. Please double-check with your provider if you’re not in Ontario.⁠
⁠
Payments in instalments available.⁠
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$60 per session - $480 plus hst⁠
$45 per session for sliding scale - $360 plus hst⁠

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!
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08/05/2023

Join us for our Create and Chill session this Wednesday August 9th from 6:30-7:30pm (EST) 🎨🖌️✨

A time to relax and join others to create! It can be tough to make time to nurture our creativity side regularly, so we have set this time up for you, to chill and create! 🥳🙂

Facilitated by Taylor Bourassa, an art therapist/ registered psychotherapist. She has designed an art prompt for next Wednesday for the theme of Self-appreciation 💜💛💖

You can follow the art prompt/theme if you like, if not, feel feel to create your own art work and connect with others!

*please note that this time is not meant to be therapy.

DM if you have any questions! 🥰

08/05/2023

Join us for our Create and Chill session this Wednesday August 9th from 6:30-7:30pm (EST).

A time to relax and join others to create! It can be tough to make time to nurture our creativity side regularly, so we have set this time up for you, to chill and create! 🥳🙂

Facilitated by Taylor Bourassa, an art therapist/ registered psychotherapist. She has designed an art prompt for next Wednesday for the theme of Self-appreciation 💜💛💖
You can follow the art prompt/theme if you like, if not, feel feel to create your own art work and connect with others!

*please note that this time is not meant to be therapy.

DM if you have any questions! 🥰

07/12/2023

It’s HAPPENING TONIGHT!!

Join our first session of create and chill session tonight! 😍
We are creating positive messages to the ourselves, others and the world.

Bring any art materials you have and we’ll create and chill 🥰

06/26/2023

3 ways Art Therapy can help with Depression?

- Provide an outlet for your emotions.
It can be tough to manage your emotions when you have depression, and the feeling gets pent up! And art therapy might be able to offer some release.

- A Healthy Distraction
Art can help bring you back to the here and now and give your mind a little rest!

- Non- verbal communication
It can be tough to find the words to express yourself. Let the art speak for you. : )

06/09/2023

Join our Art Therapy Group for Trauma Survivors starting from June 21st until August 9th, 2023. We meet every Monday from 6 PM to 8 PM EST in the comfort of your own space via Zoom.

Embark on an eight-week journey of self-discovery and resilience-building, with each session uniquely themed to guide you in this transformative journey:

🌼 Week 1 - Anchoring in your Senses
🍃 Week 2 - Connecting to Ease
🌊 Week 3 - Balancing your Internal State
💗 Week 4 - Cultivating Self-Compassion
⚡ Week 5 & 6 - Tuning into your Stress Responses
🌟 Week 7 - Connecting with your Inner Guide
🌱 Week 8 - Reflect & Build

Connect, create, and cultivate a sense of self-love as you express yourself through art in a safe, supportive community.

🔗 To secure your spot, simply DM us or click the link below.

https://fullcircleatc.com/group-art-therapy-for-trauma

We look forward to welcoming you into our community and creating space for growth, connection, and healing through art. 🎨🧡

06/08/2023

Some FAQs we get a lot about our Art Therapy Groups!

1️⃣ What exactly is Art Therapy?
It's the beautiful blend of psychotherapy, creative art-making, empowering self-exploration and emotional healing.
2️⃣ Are sessions covered by insurance?
It depends on which province you are in and your insurance company's own guidelines. Please double-check with them.
3️⃣ Can I pay in installments?
Absolutely! We offer flexible payment plans tailored to your needs.
4️⃣ Who can join?
If you're of legal age in Canada, you're welcome to join us!
5️⃣ When will I get my art kit?
We will mail out the art kit before the group starts via Canada Post and it should take about 1 to 2 weeks to get to you.

05/30/2023

The weekly theme for our upcoming 8-week Art Therapy Group for Managing Anxiety!
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Starting June 19 - August 7, 2023, (No group session on July 3rd and August 7th) ⁠
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Mondays, 6 pm to 8 pm EST⁠
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Art kit included! ⁠

This group will help participants learn how to use art-making and mindfulness as coping tools, to manage stress and anxiety-related symptoms. There are no artistic skills necessary to participate in the group or prior experience with meditation or mindfulness.

This group aims to help participants let go of perfectionism, build a self-care practice, learn how to use art for self-expression, practice self-acceptance & compassion and develop coping skills to manage stress & anxiety-related symptoms.

✨ Any questions about the group? ✨⁠
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Send us a DM or email us at info@fullcircleatc.com if you have any questions. 😊⁠

$440 plus HST for 8 weeks ($27.50/ hr)⁠
(2 or 4 instalment plans available) ⁠
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We have one more sliding scale spot ($330 plus HST, $20.60/hr- 2 or 4 instalment plans) available for this art therapy group. The fee is covered by most insurance plans if they cover psychotherapy. (Please double-check with your insurance company if unsure)⁠

05/25/2023

Our 8-week Art Therapy Group for Managing Anxiety is designed to help participants learn how to use art-making and mindfulness as coping tools, to manage stress and anxiety-related symptoms. There are no artistic skills necessary to participate in the group or prior experience with meditation or mindfulness.

This group aims to help participants:
Let go of perfectionism
Build a self-care practice
Learn how to use art for self-expression
Practice self-acceptance & compassion
Develop coping skills to manage stress
& anxiety-related symptoms

✨ Any questions about the group? ✨⁠
Send us a DM or email us at info@fullcircleatc.com if you have any questions. We're here to help!⁠
⁠
We have two sliding scale spots available for this art therapy group. The fee is covered by most insurance plans if they cover psychotherapy.⁠ Installment payment plans are also available.⁠