Behind the Mask: A Therapeutic Art Exploration

Charmaine Husum DKATI, RTC, CT is an Artist, Certified Art Therapist, Somatic Counsellor and Kundalini Yoga & Meditation teacher.At her Art Therapy and Counselling practice, Centre of the Heart she supports clients both in person and online on the traditional Treaty 7 territories of the Blackfoot, Tsuut'ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, and the Métis people of Calgary Alberta, CanadaHelping people find a personalized route to healing through trauma-informed art psychotherapy, mindfulness, yoga and body focused somatic and holistic approaches is the foundation of her work.  Believing that true and lasting healing lives within every individual; the work she does focuses on one’s inner strength, power and innate capacity to thrive beyond difficult experiences in life.She specializes in working with Trauma and symptoms of PTSD, C-PTSD , depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicidality, addiction, other mental health symptoms and supports people with integration after using Psychedelics for healing using a harm reduction approach. You can access her courses at https://courses.centreoftheheart.com

Centre of The HeArt

Explore the masks you wear, reconnect with your authentic self, and discover healing through Somatic Art Therapy and creativity.

Leighton Art Centre

<h3>Behind the Mask: A Therapeutic Mask Making Exploration</h3>Explore the masks you wear, reconnect with your authentic self, and discover healing through Somatic Art Therapy and creativity. July 19, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM Leighton Art Centre | Foothills, AlbertaAll materials included. No art experience required.What masks do you wear in your everyday life?Many of us present different versions of ourselves depending on where we are and who we are with. Some masks help us feel accepted. Some keep us safe during difficult times. Others were created long ago as ways of belonging, surviving, meeting expectations, or navigating the challenges of life.While these masks often serve an important purpose, they can sometimes create distance from the deeper parts of ourselves.Beneath every mask lives a more authentic self waiting to be heard.Join Registered Canadian Art Therapist, somatic counsellor, artist, author, and international presenter Charmaine Husum for a creative and reflective afternoon of mask making, self-discovery, and artistic exploration.Using a variety of materials, participants will design and create their own personal mask while exploring themes of identity, authenticity, resilience, and self-awareness. Through guided reflection, mindfulness practices, embodied awareness exercises, and creative expression, you will be invited to explore both what you show to the world and what may live beneath the surface.Drawing from principles of neuroscience, mindfulness, creativity, and Somatic Art Therapy, this workshop offers an engaging and accessible way to deepen self-awareness while discovering how creative expression can support personal growth and emotional well-being.<h3>Participants Will Explore</h3>• The different masks we wear in daily life • How protective patterns develop and serve us • The connection between creativity, self-awareness, and emotional well-being • Principles of neuroplasticity and creative self-expression • Somatic mindfulness practices that encourage presence and inner connection • Ways to access authenticity, resilience, and personal insight through art-making<h3>Participants Will Leave With</h3>• A completed personal mask artwork to take home • Increased self-awareness and personal insight • Practical mindfulness and grounding tools • A deeper understanding of the connection between creativity and well-being • New perspectives on identity, authenticity, and personal growthA supportive sharing circle will be offered at the end of the workshop for those who wish to share their experience, though participation is always optional.Whether you consider yourself artistic, creatively curious, or simply looking for a meaningful and enriching experience, this workshop welcomes you exactly as you are.No artistic experience is necessary.✨ Creativity becomes a mirror, revealing both the masks we wear and the wisdom that lives beneath them. ✨Facilitated by:Charmaine Husum RCAT, RCS, MTC, CT, DKATI Registered Canadian Art Therapist Somatic Counsellor • Author • International Presenter<a href="http://www.centreoftheheart.com" title="http://www.centreoftheheart.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.centreoftheheart.com</a>

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