Heidi has been in private practice for over ten years. She sees women, children and families providing a warm therapeutic environment for healing and change.

 

Over the month of February, Heidi will be looking at the use of art therapy with children.   This first article provides a general overview of art therapy and its therapeutic value for children. Future articles will highlight its use for children dealing with grief, anxiety and trauma.

 

Parents are often worried when children can't verbalize what they are thinking or feeling.   "I'm just not sure how he's dealing with this." "She won't talk about it." "I don't know why he's behaving this way."   While some children are more verbal than others, talking is limited for all children.   There are developmental reasons for this. Abstract thinking doesn't develop until around 11 years of age.  Before this, children have more trouble accessing feelings at a verbal level.    Art and play are natural ways for children to express themselves, process life events and problem solve.

Art therapy utilizes art as a means of communicating difficult emotions. Art therapists are trained to recognize and work with the emotional content that presents in art work.   Art provides a safe container to hold powerful emotions.   Feelings and attitudes which can be too threatening to directly communicate can be explored and processed in the art, creating a safe medium for healing and change.

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Parents are often worried when children can't verbalize what they are thinking or feeling.   "I'm just not sure how he's dealing with this." "She won't talk about it." "I don't know why he's behaving this way."   While some children are more verbal than others, talking is limited for all children.   There are developmental reasons for this. Abstract thinking doesn't develop until around 11 years of age.  Before this, children have more trouble accessing feelings at a verbal level.    Art and play are natural ways for children to express themselves, process life events and problem solve.

Art therapy utilizes art as a means of communicating difficult emotions. Art therapists are trained to recognize and work with the emotional content that presents in art work.   Art provides a safe container to hold powerful emotions.   Feelings and attitudes which can be too threatening to directly communicate can be explored and processed in the art, creating a safe medium for healing and change.

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Over the month of February, Heidi will be looking at the use of art therapy with children.   This first article provides a general overview of art therapy and its therapeutic value for children. Future articles will highlight its use for children dealing with grief, anxiety and trauma.

 

Parents are often worried when children can't verbalize what they are thinking or feeling.   "I'm just not sure how he's dealing with this." "She won't talk about it." "I don't know why he's behaving this way."   While some children are more verbal than others, talking is limited for all children.   There are developmental reasons for this. Abstract thinking doesn't develop until around 11 years of age.  Before this, children have more trouble accessing feelings at a verbal level.    Art and play are natural ways for children to express themselves, process life events and problem solve.

Art therapy utilizes art as a means of communicating difficult emotions. Art therapists are trained to recognize and work with the emotional content that presents in art work.   Art provides a safe container to hold powerful emotions.   Feelings and attitudes which can be too threatening to directly communicate can be explored and processed in the art, creating a safe medium for healing and change.

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Parents are often worried when children can't verbalize what they are thinking or feeling.   "I'm just not sure how he's dealing with this." "She won't talk about it." "I don't know why he's behaving this way."   While some children are more verbal than others, talking is limited for all children.   There are developmental reasons for this. Abstract thinking doesn't develop until around 11 years of age.  Before this, children have more trouble accessing feelings at a verbal level.    Art and play are natural ways for children to express themselves, process life events and problem solve.

Art therapy utilizes art as a means of communicating difficult emotions. Art therapists are trained to recognize and work with the emotional content that presents in art work.   Art provides a safe container to hold powerful emotions.   Feelings and attitudes which can be too threatening to directly communicate can be explored and processed in the art, creating a safe medium for healing and change.

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Heidi has been in private practice for over ten years. She sees women, children and families providing a warm therapeutic environment for healing and change.

 

Over the month of February, Heidi will be looking at the use of art therapy with children.   This first article provides a general overview of art therapy and its therapeutic value for children. Future articles will highlight its use for children dealing with grief, anxiety and trauma.

 

Parents are often worried when children can't verbalize what they are thinking or feeling.   "I'm just not sure how he's dealing with this." "She won't talk about it." "I don't know why he's behaving this way."   While some children are more verbal than others, talking is limited for all children.   There are developmental reasons for this. Abstract thinking doesn't develop until around 11 years of age.  Before this, children have more trouble accessing feelings at a verbal level.    Art and play are natural ways for children to express themselves, process life events and problem solve.

Art therapy utilizes art as a means of communicating difficult emotions. Art therapists are trained to recognize and work with the emotional content that presents in art work.   Art provides a safe container to hold powerful emotions.   Feelings and attitudes which can be too threatening to directly communicate can be explored and processed in the art, creating a safe medium for healing and change.

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Parents are often worried when children can't verbalize what they are thinking or feeling.   "I'm just not sure how he's dealing with this." "She won't talk about it." "I don't know why he's behaving this way."   While some children are more verbal than others, talking is limited for all children.   There are developmental reasons for this. Abstract thinking doesn't develop until around 11 years of age.  Before this, children have more trouble accessing feelings at a verbal level.    Art and play are natural ways for children to express themselves, process life events and problem solve.

Art therapy utilizes art as a means of communicating difficult emotions. Art therapists are trained to recognize and work with the emotional content that presents in art work.   Art provides a safe container to hold powerful emotions.   Feelings and attitudes which can be too threatening to directly communicate can be explored and processed in the art, creating a safe medium for healing and change.

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Over the month of February, Heidi will be looking at the use of art therapy with children.   This first article provides a general overview of art therapy and its therapeutic value for children. Future articles will highlight its use for children dealing with grief, anxiety and trauma.

 

Parents are often worried when children can't verbalize what they are thinking or feeling.   "I'm just not sure how he's dealing with this." "She won't talk about it." "I don't know why he's behaving this way."   While some children are more verbal than others, talking is limited for all children.   There are developmental reasons for this. Abstract thinking doesn't develop until around 11 years of age.  Before this, children have more trouble accessing feelings at a verbal level.    Art and play are natural ways for children to express themselves, process life events and problem solve.

Art therapy utilizes art as a means of communicating difficult emotions. Art therapists are trained to recognize and work with the emotional content that presents in art work.   Art provides a safe container to hold powerful emotions.   Feelings and attitudes which can be too threatening to directly communicate can be explored and processed in the art, creating a safe medium for healing and change.

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Parents are often worried when children can't verbalize what they are thinking or feeling.   "I'm just not sure how he's dealing with this." "She won't talk about it." "I don't know why he's behaving this way."   While some children are more verbal than others, talking is limited for all children.   There are developmental reasons for this. Abstract thinking doesn't develop until around 11 years of age.  Before this, children have more trouble accessing feelings at a verbal level.    Art and play are natural ways for children to express themselves, process life events and problem solve.

Art therapy utilizes art as a means of communicating difficult emotions. Art therapists are trained to recognize and work with the emotional content that presents in art work.   Art provides a safe container to hold powerful emotions.   Feelings and attitudes which can be too threatening to directly communicate can be explored and processed in the art, creating a safe medium for healing and change.

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

Some experiences are so painful for children that they may be suppressed.   These thoughts and emotions buried in the unconscious stay alive and impact how children feel about themselves, their world and the choices they make. Through art therapy these emotions and beliefs can be brought to the surface.   Self awareness increases as children create a visual representation of their thoughts and feelings.   Art therapists recognize these and can further facilitate this process.    Working together with parents, these issues can be addressed in a way that is attune to what is happening in the child's inner world and can help bring change.

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

Art therapy is helpful for children experiencing a variety of issues.   Sometimes children will show us they are in distress through behavioural problems.   Others may internalize their feelings, and therefore are more difficult to identify as being in need of support.   All children going through major life challenges and changes need support in some form.   Sometimes it is helpful to involve a professional.   This is particularly true when the issues impact the entire family, such as bereavement, divorce or family changes.   We live in a high stress society and sometimes we forget that children must also deal with stress.   Art therapy gives children a voice to communicate, and also serves as a bridge to help them become more vocal with their feelings.

Because services are not government funded, there is a fee for service. However, costs are covered by many workplace insurance plans.   Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Neu directly.   For more information please call 519 304-5700.

 

 

 

 

 

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