FC Art Therapy Org

Our dearest Full Circle community,

After 10 years of collaborating with various communities throughout the GTA,
we have made the difficult decision to close Full Circle so that we can pursue other
opportunities in the field of art therapy.

We will still be offering art therapy services as individual practitioners. Here’s where you can find us:

Ashtyn Ford
Website: www.ashtynfordtherapy.com
Social Media:
E-mail: [email protected]

Pearl Lee
Website: www.therapywithpearl.com
Social Media:
E-mail: [email protected]

Thank you all for your support and encouragement throughout the years! 🤗
We appreciate you standing with us on this journey.

-Ashtyn Ford & Pearl Lee

Art Therapy Group for Managing Anxiety! 😌
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Starting Sept 28th!
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This group will help participants learn how to use art-making and mindfulness as coping tools to manage stress and anxiety-related symptoms. No artistic skills are necessary to participate in the group or prior experience with meditation or mindfulness.⁠
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This group aims to help participants:⁠
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-Let go of perfectionism⁠
-Build a self-care practice⁠
-Learn how to use art for self-expression⁠
-Practice self-acceptance & compassion⁠
-Develop coping skills to manage stress⁠
& anxiety-related symptoms⁠
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Open to everyone in Canada.⁠
We’re operating from Ontario, so we're covered by insurance companies that cover psychotherapy. Please double-check with your provider if you’re not in Ontario.⁠
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Payments in instalments available.⁠
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$60 per session - $480 plus hst⁠
$45 per session for sliding scale - $360 plus hst⁠

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!
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It’s HAPPENING TONIGHT!!

Join our first session of create and chill session tonight! 😍
We are creating positive messages to the ourselves, others and the world.

Bring any art materials you have and we’ll create and chill 🥰

3 ways Art Therapy can help with Depression?

- Provide an outlet for your emotions.
It can be tough to manage your emotions when you have depression, and the feeling gets pent up! And art therapy might be able to offer some release.

- A Healthy Distraction
Art can help bring you back to the here and now and give your mind a little rest!

- Non- verbal communication
It can be tough to find the words to express yourself. Let the art speak for you. : )

Join our Art Therapy Group for Trauma Survivors starting from June 21st until August 9th, 2023. We meet every Monday from 6 PM to 8 PM EST in the comfort of your own space via Zoom.

Embark on an eight-week journey of self-discovery and resilience-building, with each session uniquely themed to guide you in this transformative journey:

🌼 Week 1 - Anchoring in your Senses
🍃 Week 2 - Connecting to Ease
🌊 Week 3 - Balancing your Internal State
💗 Week 4 - Cultivating Self-Compassion
⚡ Week 5 & 6 - Tuning into your Stress Responses
🌟 Week 7 - Connecting with your Inner Guide
🌱 Week 8 - Reflect & Build

Connect, create, and cultivate a sense of self-love as you express yourself through art in a safe, supportive community.

🔗 To secure your spot, simply DM us or click the link below.

https://fullcircleatc.com/group-art-therapy-for-trauma

We look forward to welcoming you into our community and creating space for growth, connection, and healing through art. 🎨🧡

Some FAQs we get a lot about our Art Therapy Groups!

1️⃣ What exactly is Art Therapy?
It's the beautiful blend of psychotherapy, creative art-making, empowering self-exploration and emotional healing.
2️⃣ Are sessions covered by insurance?
It depends on which province you are in and your insurance company's own guidelines. Please double-check with them.
3️⃣ Can I pay in installments?
Absolutely! We offer flexible payment plans tailored to your needs.
4️⃣ Who can join?
If you're of legal age in Canada, you're welcome to join us!
5️⃣ When will I get my art kit?
We will mail out the art kit before the group starts via Canada Post and it should take about 1 to 2 weeks to get to you.

The weekly theme for our upcoming 8-week Art Therapy Group for Managing Anxiety!
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Starting June 19 - August 7, 2023, (No group session on July 3rd and August 7th) ⁠
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Mondays, 6 pm to 8 pm EST⁠
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Art kit included! ⁠

This group will help participants learn how to use art-making and mindfulness as coping tools, to manage stress and anxiety-related symptoms. There are no artistic skills necessary to participate in the group or prior experience with meditation or mindfulness.

This group aims to help participants let go of perfectionism, build a self-care practice, learn how to use art for self-expression, practice self-acceptance & compassion and develop coping skills to manage stress & anxiety-related symptoms.

✨ Any questions about the group? ✨⁠
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Send us a DM or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. 😊⁠

$440 plus HST for 8 weeks ($27.50/ hr)⁠
(2 or 4 instalment plans available) ⁠
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We have one more sliding scale spot ($330 plus HST, $20.60/hr- 2 or 4 instalment plans) available for this art therapy group. The fee is covered by most insurance plans if they cover psychotherapy. (Please double-check with your insurance company if unsure)⁠

Our 8-week Art Therapy Group for Managing Anxiety is designed to help participants learn how to use art-making and mindfulness as coping tools, to manage stress and anxiety-related symptoms. There are no artistic skills necessary to participate in the group or prior experience with meditation or mindfulness.

This group aims to help participants:
Let go of perfectionism
Build a self-care practice
Learn how to use art for self-expression
Practice self-acceptance & compassion
Develop coping skills to manage stress
& anxiety-related symptoms

✨ Any questions about the group? ✨⁠
Send us a DM or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. We're here to help!⁠
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We have two sliding scale spots available for this art therapy group. The fee is covered by most insurance plans if they cover psychotherapy.⁠ Installment payment plans are also available.⁠

Join our 8-week trauma-informed art therapy group this June 21st. Open to adults of all genders, this phase 1 trauma group lays the groundwork for your future trauma work. Harness the power of art therapy and mindfulness to cultivate healthy coping skills and self-regulation tactics, managing trauma impacts in a supportive, safe space.

No art-making experience needed. Click the below to register!

https://fullcircleatc.com/group-art-therapy-for-trauma

✨ Any questions about the group? ✨⁠
Send us a DM or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. We're here to help!⁠
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We have two sliding scale spots available for this art therapy group. The fee is covered by most insurance plans if they cover psychotherapy.⁠ Installment payment plans are also available.⁠

🎨✨ 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 - "𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝘁" 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽! 🎨✨

Join us on May 23rd, from 9 AM to 10:30 AM EST, as we explore the fascinating world of emotional regulation through the lens of polyvagal theory.

Our workshop will dive deep into understanding the intricate relationship between a dysregulated nervous system and our emotions. We'll unravel the complexities of what emotions truly are, and guide you in harnessing the power of art and somatic processes to regulate these emotions.

👉 Click the link below to register!

https://fullcircleatc.com/emotional-regulation-through-art

Can't make it live? No worries! A replay will be sent out after the workshop so you won't miss a thing.

If you’re thinking, which should I start with? Here’s a post to highlight the difference!

Both individual and Group Art Therapy can be helpful with your mental health. Both have pros and cons.

If you're looking for a more focused approach, where you can have more of a say on what direction to go towards, and the flexibility to dive deep when you want to, then individual art therapy would probably work better.

If you're looking to feel less alone in what you're dealing with, to connect with others with similar experiences, and to have the opportunity to support and be supported by others, then Group Art Therapy would probably be better for you. Group Art Therapy is also relatively less expensive, it's a great way to sustain your healing journey financially.

If you have any questions about what would work better for you, please DM us! You can also email us at [email protected].
We're here to help! 🤗

May 12, 2023

🎨 Art Therapy Mondays: How Can Art Therapy Help With Self-Compassion🌟

💖 Art As An Act Of Self-Compassion: Taking time to create can be an act of self-compassion itself, to allow yourself to slow down, to create and to express yourself.
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🌻 Understanding What We Need: A big part of practicing self-compassion is being able to know what you need right now. Art can be helpful to look at your feelings from another perspective to give you more insight into what you may need.
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💬 Reduce Self-Judgement: This of course takes time and a practice of noticing our judgement, bringing ourselves back to the sensory process, being curious about the artwork, and choosing to be kind and gentle with our process.

🌈 Art Therapy Group for Managing Anxiety 🎨⁠
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This group will help participants learn how to use art-making and mindfulness as coping tools, to manage stress and anxiety-related symptoms. There are no artistic skills necessary to participate in the group or prior experience with meditation or mindfulness! 💓⁠
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This session aims to:⁠
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📝 Build a self-care practice ⁠
🎨 Learn how to use art for self-expression ⁠
✉️ Practice self-acceptance & compassion⁠
🍃 Develop coping skills to manage stress & anxiety related symptoms⁠
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June 19, 2023 - August 21, 2023 (Mondays)⁠
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✨ Any questions about the group? ✨⁠
Send us a DM or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. We're here to help!⁠
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We have two sliding scale spots available for this art therapy group. The fee is covered by most insurance plans if they cover psychotherapy.⁠ Installment payment plans are also available.⁠
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Click the link below:

https://fullcircleatc.com/group-art-therapy-for-anxiety/
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🎨 Creative Wellness Workshop: Emotional Regulation Through Art 🧘‍

Understand the complex relationship between your mind, emotions, and the healing power of art. This workshop will help us explore how our nervous system and emotions are intricately connected, and how art can serve as a healing force to restore emotional balance. 🧠💕

Get ready to:
🌈 Gain a deeper understanding of emotional regulation from a polyvagal perspective
🌟 Learn how a dysregulated nervous system affects emotions and emotional responses
🧘‍ Explore the connection between art, emotions, and the body
✨ Engage in art and somatic activities designed to help regulate 🛠️ Develop your personal emotional regulation toolkit

This workshop includes a recording, so you can repeat the exercises and practice emotional regulation in your own time. 🎥

May 23, 2023 (Tuesday, 9 AM to 10:30 AM EST)

✨ Any questions about the group? ✨
Send us a DM or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. We're here to help!⁠

Click the link below:

https://fullcircleatc.com/emotional-regulation-through-art

A common question we get all the time! Art Therapy is a blend of artistic expression and psychotherapy. It can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and emotional healing. Art can be beneficial to help us access our subconscious mind and to help us understand ourselves on a deeper level. It can be a safe space to explore your inner world.

With the guidance of an art therapist, they can help you develop strategies to cope with what you're currently dealing with and to work towards your goals and who you want to be.

If you have any questions about art therapy, our team at Full Circle is more than happy to answer them!

You can schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation with one of our art therapists, click the link below to register.

https://fullcircleatc.com/emotional-regulation-through-art

🎨 Art Therapy Mondays: How Can Art Therapy Help With Perfectionism 🌟⁠

🗺️Cultivating Self-awareness: Externalizing is the first step to tackling our deep-seated self-struggles such as perfectionism. It opens doors to awareness and understanding of that side of ourselves. 💖

🌻 Address Challenging Emotions: Perfectionism can be a tough defence mechanism to protect ourselves from uncomfortable emotions like shame and guilt. However, when we embrace and face these challenging emotions head-on, we can break down the walls that limit us from being the best version of ourselves. 💫

💬 Let Go Of Expectation: Creating ‘ugly art’ is a great technique to let go of the idea of perfect and focus on the process of creating. It helps us develop the habit of letting go of unrealistic expectations and enjoying the creation process. 💌

Our Grief and Loss Art Therapy Group is starting next week!

This 8-week art therapy group aims to create a holding space for you to share, reflect, honour, and feel your Grief.

Grief is one of the most complex emotions we can feel, and it shows up differently for each of us. This group takes this into consideration as we explore Grief with flexibility, adaptability, and acceptance of how it shows up for each of us. We all express and feel our Grief differently, and may even be at different stages of grieving.

Participants will be given the opportunity to process their grief through: found and black out poetry, collage, letter writing and journaling, portraiture and photography, nature-based mindfulness and visualization, and creating a container for Grief.

Click the link below to register.

We have two sliding scale spots available for this art therapy group. The fee is covered by most insurance plans if they cover psychotherapy.⁠ Installment payment plans are also available.⁠

https://fullcircleatc.com/grief-and-loss-art-therapy-group/

Open for Registration!

This is an 8-week trauma-informed art therapy group for adults who identify as any gender. This is a phase 1 trauma group, its purpose is to give participants a foundation for future trauma work. It focuses on helping participants develop healthy coping skills to support self-regulation and manage the impacts of trauma through art therapy and mindfulness.

No prior art-making experience is required!

Send us a DM or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. 😊⁠
$440 plus HST for 8 weeks ($27.50/ hr)⁠
(2 or 4 instalment plans available) ⁠
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We have two more sliding scale spots ($330 plus HST, $20.60/hr- 2 or 4 instalment plans) available for this art therapy group. The fee is covered by most insurance plans if they cover psychotherapy. (Please double-check with your insurance company if unsure)⁠

The weekly theme for our upcoming 8-week Grief and Loss Art Therapy Group!

Starting May 15th - July 10th, (no session on May 22nd)

Mondays, 6 pm to 8 pm EST

Art kit included!

This group is designed to be a place to land while you navigate your Grief & Loss of a loved one. We aim to create a holding space for you to share, reflect, honour, and feel your Grief.

Grief is one of the most complex emotions we can feel, and it shows up differently for each of us. This group takes this into consideration as we explore Grief with flexibility, adaptability, and acceptance of how it shows up for each of us. We all express and feel our Grief differently, and may even be at different stages of grieving.

Participants will be given the opportunity to process their grief through: found and blackout poetry, collage, letter writing and journaling, portraiture and photography, nature-based mindfulness and visualization, and creating a container for Grief.

✨ Any questions about the group? ✨

Send us a DM or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. 😊
$440 plus HST for 8 weeks ($27.50/ hr)
(2 or 4 instalment plans available)

We have one more sliding scale spot ($330 plus HST, $20.60/hr- 2 or 4 instalment plans) available for this art therapy group. The fee is covered by most insurance plans if they cover psychotherapy. (Please double-check with your insurance company if unsure)

Join our Emotional Regulation through Art Workshop on May 23rd, from 9 AM to 10:30 AM EST.

Exploring emotional regulation from a polyvagal lens. This workshop will provide psychoeducation around a dysregulated nervous system as it relates to emotions, what emotions are and how to use art and somatic processes to regulate emotions.

Click the link below to register!

https://fullcircleatc.com/emotional-regulation-through-art

Group Schedule for May and June!

1️⃣ Grief & Loss Art Therapy Group
May 15th to July 10th (No session May 22nd)
Mondays, 6-8pm EST
A safe and nurturing space to explore and express your grief, guided by Taylor Bourassa, RP, DTATI, BA BEd. 🕯️🎨

2️⃣ Trauma Survivors Art Therapy Group
June 7th to July 26th
Wednesdays, 6-8pm EST
Led by Ashtyn Ford (they/them), RP, RCAT, DTATI, HBA, this trauma-informed group aims to build a strong foundation for future trauma work. 🌻🌿

3️⃣ Managing Anxiety Art Therapy Group
June 19th to August 21st (No sessions on July 3rd & Aug 7th)
Mondays, 6-8pm EST
Discover art-making and mindfulness as powerful coping tools, with the guidance of Ashtyn Ford (they/them), RP, RCAT, DTATI, HBA. 🌈💭

No artistic experience is needed to participate! 🎨🙌

🔗 Check our website to register! 🌟

We have two sliding scale spots available for each group, and installment payment plans are also offered. Most insurance plans cover the fee if they include psychotherapy. 💖