The Gatehouse Expressive Arts Therapy Group Program
A 12 week expressive arts therapy group where survivors who have completed The Gatehouse Phase 1 program come together to engage in various creative activities as a means of self-expression, personal exploration, and mutual support. It is a group-based approach to therapy that incorporates different art forms, including visual arts, incorporating music, movement, and self-reflective writing or poetry. It encourages individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a non-judgmental and creative way, promoting healing, personal growth, and self-discovery.
In this expressive arts group, participants have the opportunity to express themselves creatively, share their experiences, and engage in artistic activities in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. The group setting offers a sense of community and belonging, as individuals come together with shared goals and the opportunity to connect with others who have similar experiences. The group themes will be determined by group participants in the initial weeks.
Program Structure: This is a closed group process (intake required) and no new participants are added to the group beyond the second week. 12-week all gender identities expressive arts therapy support group led by CREATE Institute Practicum Student(s) and a Gatehouse Peer Facilitator.
Risks/Benefits: The Expressive Arts Therapy Group engages in discussions that may include individual sharing their experiences with triggers, inner child, addictions, boundaries, shame/guilt and moving forward. These discussions may include sharing individual perceptions and core beliefs. As with any group support self-exploration process, such activities may bring up feelings of fear, sadness and anxiousness in the group process. It is strongly recommended that program participants have a support network outside of The Gatehouse including other peers, therapy or social work support. To search for additional mental health support resources in your community check out the e-mental health website https://www.ementalhealth.ca/ or click here For a list of crisis numbers in Ontario click here For a list of Domestic-Intimate-Partner-Violence-Resources in Ontario click here
Group Type: In-person or Online. We are starting two groups in September, 1 in person and 1 online.
Pre-Requisite: Registrants must have completed a Gatehouse Phase 1 Peer Support 15 week Group Program
Cost: The cost of the group is $250 In-person (materials included); payable to The Gatehouse. You will receive an invoice from The Gatehouse. Payment must be received prior to starting group program. Program costs are non-refundable.
Required: Must have be a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and have completed The Gatehouse Phase 1 (15 week program) within the last 5 years. All registrants will be contacted to complete a 30-minute intake meeting and must reside in Canada.
12-Week Expressive Arts Therapy Group IN PERSON Fall 2023
Dates: September 13th – November 29, 2023
Days: Wednesdays, Evenings
Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Location: The Gatehouse, in person in the Art Therapy room in the Basement.
Cost: $250 per person
Max: 6 spots – 1 spot left!
To Register: If you are a survivor of CSA, interested, available and have the pre-requisite required for the Fall 2023 Expressive Arts Therapy IN PERSON Group please kindly respond with the following information via email to Zada at zada@thegatehouse.org
- Your name
- Your preferred pronoun
- Your email
- Your phone number
- Your date of birth
- Age
- Emergency contact name
- Emergency contact phone number
- Emergency contact relationship to you
- Approximate date you completed the Gatehouse 15 week Phase One Program
- Are you able to attend all sessions (please note any potential pre planned absences e.g. vacation):
12-Week Expressive Arts Therapy ONLINE Group Fall 2023
Dates: September 13th – November 29, 2023
Days: Wednesdays, Evenings
Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Location: ONLINE via ZOOM
Cost: $200 per person (art making materials not included).
Max: 6 spots
To Register: If you are a survivor of CSA, interested, available and have the pre-requisite required for the Fall 2023 Expressive Arts Therapy ONLINE Group please kindly respond with the following information via email to Zada at zada@thegatehouse.org
- Your name
- Your preferred pronoun
- Your email
- Your phone number
- Your date of birth
- Age
- Emergency contact name
- Emergency contact phone number
- Emergency contact relationship to you
- Approximate date you completed the Gatehouse 15 week Phase One Program
- Are you able to attend all sessions (please note any potential pre planned absences e.g. vacation):
- Please mention ONLINE group interest only