Trauma
Trauma deeply impacts people, disrupting their sense of safety and emotional stability. At Art Therapy Guelph, our trauma art therapists create a nurturing space for clients to explore and process their experiences safely. Through art therapy for trauma and personalized approaches, we empower individuals to process their trauma and begin healing.
Our Motive Toward Healing
Our healing trauma therapy combines creative artmaking with evidence-based psychotherapy tools and interventions such as CBT, DBT, Trauma Counseling, Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems. We now offer brainspotting. We aim to help people recover personal strengths and feel emotionally stable. Our focus is on learning to identify triggers, building resilience skills, learning grounding tools, and practicing self-compassion, so they can regain their strength, balance and hope in life.
Fee Structure
Fees for our services vary depending on the type of therapy provided. One-on-one sessions are priced at $160.00 per session. Group session fees depend on the number of participants and the duration of each session. For detailed information on group rates, please reach out to us directly or refer to the specific group session details.
If you have coverage for a registered psychotherapist, you can submit your receipts for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance provider to determine if you are covered and the amount you are eligible for.
A Look At Trauma Therapy Sessions
We start with an open-hearted conversation to understand your experiences. Together, we create a safe space where you can freely express yourself, your traumas, or simply your thoughts through art—whether it’s drawing, painting, or sculpting. Guided by our trauma art therapists specializing in healing trauma therapy, these activities help you explore and process challenging emotions and memories at your own pace.
Throughout our sessions, we blend evidence-based techniques tailored just for you. We will focus on building your coping skills, processing, and reframing beliefs that prevent healing, working with parts of you that feel stuck in the past, and nurturing resilience through mindfulness practices and body-centered approaches. We aim to empower you with self-compassion and guide you toward healing, helping you regain a sense of control and peace in your life.
Your Trauma Is Not Your Fault, But Healing Is Your Responsibility
Although the pain of trauma may linger, the path to healing is within your control. At Art Therapy Guelph, we believe in post-traumatic growth and developing strengths to overcome. Through personalized therapy sessions, we offer tools and support to help you heal your inner child and wounds, build resilience, and find renewed hope in your journey towards recovery.
The Areas of Support In Trauma Therapy:
- Emotional expression
- Coping skills development
- Trauma processing
- Self-compassion
- Resilience building
- Safety and stabilization
- Relationship repair
- Mindfulness techniques
- Grounding techniques
- Internal family systems therapy
- Empowerment
- Boundary setting and assertive communication
- Post-traumatic growth
Your Healing Journey Awaits With These Advantages
- Reduction in trauma symptoms
- Improved emotional regulation
- Enhanced coping skills
- Greater self-compassion
- Increased self-awareness
- Improved relationships
- Enhanced sense of safety and trust
- Healing from past wounds
- Reduction in anxiety and depression
- Increased resilience
- Better stress management
- Enhanced ability to set boundaries
- Greater sense of empowerment