Candice Chan Pooi Yan, MA, AThR & Natalie Kang Qian Yi, MA, AThR (Singapore)

In this familiar classroom, where early intervention (EI) professionals routinely embrace the unpredictable nature of early childhood, holding space for children with diverse needs, and guiding them toward meaningful developmental goals, today was different. For once, the focus shifted inward as these professionals were invited to explore their own emotional landscapes and replenish their psychological reserves through the creative process of art-making.

Kelsey Mathison (Clinton, ON)

Envisage reviewer Kelsey Mathison shares her thoughts and impressions about Pamela Hayes Malkoff’s new book, The Creative Cognitive Therapy Method: Combining Traditional CBT with Art Therapy for Real Change.

Ninat Friedland (Toronto, ON)

Envisage reviewer Ninat Friedland shares a comprehensive review of Erica Curtis’ new book, Working with Anger Creatively: 70 Art Therapy-Inspired Activities to Safely Soothe, Harness, and Redirect Anger for Meaningful Change.

Natalie Kang Qian Yi, Yoko Choi Chi Mei, & Dr. Pamela Costes-Onishi (Singapore)

Amongst the many materials used in art therapy, masks have been used as a projective technique in exploring one’s persona, allowing one to bring to consciousness how they see themselves. As such, this offers the individuals an opportunity to engage in an exploration of self-image and identity.

Nature’s Way
Taylor Bourassa-Wilson (Ottawa, ON)

The beauty about preservation is that specific dichotomy between holding on and letting go: the flowers retain some of their vitality, all their memories, and change from what they once were. This change is what begs me to settle and become comfortable with the idea of letting go.