An important part of my practice has always been to strengthen social emotional wellbeing in youth. I believe when we provide safe spaces for youth to explore, validate, and care for their emotions they build a stronger relationship with self. As a Therapeutic Arts Practitioner I provide opportunities to engage in self-exploration through a creative process inviting curiosity, personal discovery, and healing. My professional journey includes youth engagement, crisis support, program development, and family work. Experience has taught me that it is often easier for youth to open up and express themselves through art-based work vs discussion based experiences. While the main focus of my current practice is youth connection I also connect with parents, youth serving practitioners, and caregivers who are continually giving of themselves and don't always take time to nourish their own emotional health.
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"When we take time notice what we are feeling
(without judgement or trying to change it)
we are better able to care for our emotional health"
Liz McCurdy