Art Showcase

At Nelson Therapy and Consulting, we believe that Indigenous expressive arts are a vital foundation grounded in cultural continuity, resilience, community connection, and kinship. This approach plays a crucial role in addressing the negative impacts of colonialism on health outcomes (Muirhead & de Leeuw, 2012). Our mission is to empower our relatives by sharing collective knowledge and offering children, youth, and adults opportunities to engage in cultural learning, meaningful discussion, and creative expression.

In response to hegemonic political realities, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces that promote diversity and support identity negotiation through self-expression in the arts. These environments allow individuals to explore the intricate relationships between people, places, and social structures (Flicker et al., 2014). By integrating Indigenous expressive arts with Western mental health approaches, we honor and celebrate multiple knowledge systems, helping individuals on their path toward holistic healing.

Through our Action Therapy program, we combine creative arts, movement, and therapeutic practices, offering a powerful, culturally reflective space for healing. This integrated approach fosters self-expression, emotional resilience, and cultural pride, creating an environment where cultural and personal healing can thrive.

Here, you’ll find a collection of art directives used in individual mental health therapy, as well as highlights of the transformative work being done through our Action Therapy program. Together, we create a supportive environment that nurtures healing, both individually and collectively.

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