Let’s Art About It - Free Workshop 2:  May 27, June 3, June 10 (3 sessions)

About Markham Arts CouncilOUR MISSIONThe Markham Arts Council was originally started with a mission to serve and enhance our community’s well being by providing arts and cultural education and awareness while supporting the work and development of visual, literary and performing artists. Over the years, the Arts Council has worked on collaborative projects and initiatives by providing emerging and established artists with opportunities to grow and learn. Our aim is to build a stronger, more diverse yet unified arts community that encompasses literary arts, experimental art, visual arts, new media, music, dance, performance and dramatic arts.OUR MANDATE1.Collaboration:Providing space for artists from varying disciplines and cultural backgrounds to work together on collaborative projects and initiatives.2.Creativity:Fostering and nurturing creativity by providing emerging and established artists with opportunities to grow and learn. Providing the support, advice and encouragement artists need to pursue their passions.3.Community:Building a stronger, more unified arts community that encompasses literature, experimental art, visual arts, new media, music, dance, performance and dramatic arts. Advocating for the arts in the City of Markham.

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Let’s Art About It is a group art therapy program to help seniors (55+) overcome mental and emotional challenges due to the pandemic.

Let’s Art About It – Art Therapy for Seniors is a group therapy program that utilizes art-making to help seniors (55+) combat mental and emotional challenges as a result of the pandemic.﻿Sign up for these free virtual sessions. Led by a Registered Canadian Art Therapist, participants will express, explore, and understand their emotions through a variety of art exercises and mediums.Important note: all courses run for THREE WEEKS. The course curriculum is designed for three sessions so attendance for all three weeks is essential. If you&#x27;re interested in a 1-session workshop, check out our other event here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/147627691399" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.eventbrite.ca/e/147627691399</a>.<h3>Session Lead: Carah Elisheva Mitchell</h3>Carah is an Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist. She has been working as an art therapist for close to 20 years. She also has completed a degree in Recreation Therapy. As a therapist, she has worked with The Children’s Aid Society, The Toronto District School Board, East Metro Youth Services, North York Woman&#x27;s Shelter, The City of Toronto, Career Quest, Small Wonders, and Regesh. As a trainer, she has led corporate workshops for the Art Gallery of Ontario, The Living Arts Centre, and Harbourfront Centre. <h3>Workshop #2 Dates:</h3>Day 1: May 27, 2021 - Chaos and Coping <ul><li>Psychoeducation: What are expressive arts? What is art therapy? What is stress &amp; coping?</li><li>Directive Art - The Bridge</li><li>Spontaneous Art - Mandela </li></ul>Day 2: June 3, 2021 - Calm <ul><li>Psychoeducation: What is flow? What is mindfulness?</li><li>Directive: Breathing Hand </li><li>Spontaneous Art: Guided Meditation &amp; Art </li></ul>Day 3: June 10, 2021 - Connection<ul><li>Psychoeducation: What is loneliness? What is grief? What is loss? What is Resilience? How can we recover and cope?</li><li>Directive: How can you connect?</li><li>Spontaneous Art: Art to music </li></ul>For more information email info@markhamartscouncil.com or call 905-947-9054.<h3>Disclaimers: </h3>Use of Email/Text *I acknowledge and fully understand the risks and limitations of electronic communication. I understand and accept the risks associated with the use of email and text messages with the Therapists and staff of Expressive Art Therapy Toronto. I acknowledge and understand that despite recommendations that encryption software is used as a security mechanism for electronic communications, it is possible that communications with the Therapist and staff may not be encrypted. Despite this, I agree to communicate with the Therapist and staff using email and text messages. I acknowledge that either I or the therapists/staff may, at any time, withdraw the option of communicating electronically by providing written notice.Personal Health Information Protection Act *Under PHIPA you authorize Expressive Art Therapy to collect personal health information. Expressive Art Therapy will protect your privacy and access to your personal information will not be given to another therapist, doctor or person, without your verbal consent. At any time you may request from Expressive Art Therapy, your personal health information that has been collected - subject to limited and specific exceptions set the Act. If you have been referred by Relief, you agree to ongoing communication about your case. For more information visit: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/04p03Confidentiality and Duty to Report *Please indicate that you understand that all therapy is private and confidential unless there is suspected abuse or harm that may come to another person or yourself.

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