Christine Parton

My training and years of experience: Kutenai Art Therapy Institute - 2 year post-grad diploma 5 years running private practice in rural BC (kids, teens and adults) 2 years as Family Art Therapist for Community Services agency. My style, focus and what I offer to clients: Client-led, relational, and trauma-informed art therapy Also informed by: developmental psychology, attachment theory, Jungian psychology, family systems theory, play therapy (for all ages!), narrative therapy and somatic approaches to integrating healing. I also use an Earth-centered and decolonizing approach, helping clients to find their centre, voice and source of internal power. Using creative and nature-based practices, including the metaphors expressed in the natural world, I hold a safe container for clients to explore their stories, re-write/release/grieve/honour them as necessary, and establish trust in themselves and their growth/healing process. I can provide more or less direction and guidance as the client deems necessary. Building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is the first step :) Particular areas of interest/focus: Griefwork, "shadow" work, dreamwork, natural materials/working with the elements/outdoor sessions, using storytelling (in particular myth and fairytales) to gain understanding and build resilience. In-person? Zoom? Phone? Text?: In-person for youth under 16 and teens/adults as desired, Zoom with phone/email communication between sessions. If sessions are in-person, the geographic area I serve: Kaslo, BC, with possibility of travel within West Kootenays I will provide service at - No Cost? Low Cost?: I commit to REACH OUT's request of one free client/year or 10 free sessions/year and beyond that, $20-40, trades welcome too.

How to book with me: christine@tinyisland.ca

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