Brave Canvas Art Therapy

03/10/2026

Sometimes it's easier to show a feeling than to say it.

Art and play-based therapy offers many different types of tools to help express what words cannot.

11/17/2025

"But I can't draw!"

You do not need any artistic skills to participate in art therapy. We are all creative.

More than anything, it is important that you have an interest in exploring your inner landscape creatively and expressing yourself in an arts-based way.

10/30/2025

09/16/2025

Games can be a useful tool for building therapeutic relationships and learning about a child, as well as modeling fair play, good sportsmanship and empathy

09/04/2025

Back to school can bring BIG feelings. Art and play therapy can provide multiple benefits. Here are just a few outcomes that are possible:
- stress reduction
- resolution of internal emotional conflict
- increased self-esteem
- heightened self-awareness
- enhanced cognitive functioning

Even though the office is now closed, I am still available for consultations, presentations and workshops.

06/23/2025

The physical office for Brave Canvas is now permanently closed.

This space has held many moments of connection, growth, creativity and healing. Thank you to all of the clients and Associates who have been a part of this chapter.

05/01/2024

"Painting is just another way of keeping a diary" - Pablo Picasso.

Art in therapy is about the process, not the product. It allows us to see our client's inner experiences in shape and colour, and can often provide new and useful insights.

04/17/2024

Play is children's most natural form of expression. We can learn so much by observing and engaging in play with them.

01/27/2024

We believe that choice is important and that therapy can be a colourful and hands-on exploration 🎨👐🏼

01/11/2024

Have you been considering a different approach to therapy? t's a new year and a great time to try something new 🎨🖌️

We are currently accepting new clients for art and play based therapy.

11/02/2020

Yes, we are still open for in person sessions during code red in Manitoba to support mental health. We continue to follow the public health guidelines and are also offering on-line sessions.

Stay well!

10/07/2020

Thank you for following Brave Canvas. As you have probably noticed, I am very inconsistent on social media... but that doesnt mean things aren't still happening around here!

Stay tuned for some peaks into the studio and updates on what is happening around here.



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