Expressive Arts Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy in Maple Ridge, BC
Expressive Arts Therapy uses creativity -- such as art, movement, and sensory exploration -- as tools for healing and self-discovery. Sometimes experiences are hard to put into words, and creative processes can help access emotions, memories, and parts of yourself that feel out of reach through conversation alone.
No artistic skill is needed. The focus is on expression and insight, not making something that looks “good.”
Expressive arts is a branch of somatic therapy, which you can learn more about here.
How Expressive Arts Therapy Works
Creative processes can gently bypass the thinking min and allow deeper layers of experience to emerge. This can be especially helpful when emotions feel stuck, overwhelming, or difficult to describe.
Sessions may include scribbling, collage, movement, imagery, and other forms of creative exploration, always guided at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
What It Can Help With
Expressive arts therapy can support:
Trauma and emotional processing
Grief and loss
Identity and self-exploration
Emotional expression
Reconnection with creativity and play
This approach can stand on its own or be integrated into talk therapy, somatic work, or trauma-focused approaches.