Offered in London Ontario, Canada
Therapeutic Art for Children & Adults
In 2022 I began my Art Therapy training through the Kairos Institute (Center for Anthroposophy) in New Hampshire. I have worked on case studies for over two years under clinical supervision, and currently offer therapeutic painting to children and adults for a reduced rate while completing my last year of training.
Who can benefit from Therapeutic Painting?
While the focus of my training is in trauma work, I have experience working with Autism, difficult behaviors, depression, anxiety, and other physical, emotional, and spiritual dis-orders.
Working with color and healing stories is a beautiful approach to healing that does not require talking or analyzing.
Fee $50/session
about the approach
Anthroposophic Therapeutic Art
Anthroposophic Art Therapy is a holistic, therapeutic approach rooted in the spiritual-scientific philosophy of Anthroposophy, developed by Rudolf Steiner in the early 20th century. This therapy integrates visual arts—such as painting, drawing, sculpting, and modeling—with a focus on stimulating self-healing and personal development. It views the human being as a unity of body, soul, and spirit, and seeks to restore balance across these dimensions.
In anthroposophic art therapy, the creative process is more important than the final artwork. The therapist guides individuals through artistic exercises tailored to their unique emotional, psychological, or physical conditions. The choice of colors, forms, and techniques is intentional and can have specific therapeutic effects.
Therapeutic art is applied in diverse settings, from hospitals and rehabilitation centers to schools and private practices, supporting people with chronic illnesses, developmental disorders, trauma, or those simply seeking personal growth.
At its core, anthroposophic art therapy aims to awaken the individual’s inner creative forces, fostering a sense of harmony, resilience, and well-being.
Who is it for?
Anthroposophic Therapeutic Arts supports people of all ages to find ways of dealing with life’s challenges. They are complementary art therapies based on the understanding of the human being of body soul and spirit.
Artist activity expands our awareness, helps us to discover new directions, and connect with our inner resources.
What mediums are used?
With children I primarily use watercolour painting. At times I may introduce clay for specific work.
For adults sessions the main mediums are charcoal and watercolours. Clay and drawing may also be part of the sessions.
What do sessions look like?
One cycle of Therapeutic Art is between 9-12 sessions, at least once a week.
Individual sessions may vary in length depending on the process needed that day. Typically they last between 40-60 minutes.
How to Get Started?
Therapeutic sessions can be booked directly with Berit.
There are daytime availabilities as well as some evenings and weekends. Currently, sessions take place at 7 Beaufort Street in London Ontario.