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​Nature Within: Art Therapy guided by
​nature and inner wisdom

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Parksville
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This art therapy group uses 
nature as a central theme to support emotional expression, grounding, self-awareness, and healing.


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Nature in Art Therapy
  • Encourages calm and regulation of the nervous system
  • Supports mindfulness and present-moment awareness
  • Provides natural metaphors for emotions, growth, change, loss, and resilience
  • Reduces anxiety and supports emotional processing
  • Allows for symbolic expression without needing words




This group supports:
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-Stress, anxiety, or burnout
-Trauma recovery
-Grief and loss
-Emotional regulation
-Personal growth and self exploration
-Connection to others in your community


Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm
At McMillan Arts Centre,
133 McMillan St., Parksville.


This is a 12 week program split into two parts. If your schedule is inclined to change, you only need to commit to six weeks at a time. If you miss a week, you will receive an email updating you on the theme and art invitation.
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Part 1 - Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15
Part 2 - Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26


Each six week group is $120.00

What to expect:
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Opening  and Check-In 
  • Group norms emphasize respect, confidentiality, and emotional safety
Art-Making Process
  • Guided or open-ended creative activity using nature-inspired prompts.
Reflection & Sharing
  • Participants reflect verbally or in writing about their artwork (sharing is optional).
Closing
  • Gentle wrap-up, grounding, or intention-setting.

When you register through Ticket Tailor, you will have the option to  pay by paypal or e-transfer
To Register

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​Lightness of Air

The Grounding of the Earth
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The Flow of Water



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The Action of Fire
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​Communing with the Animals
Some benefits include:
  • Greater self-awareness
  • Improved resilience
  • Feeling connected
  • Increased creativity and playfulness

No art experience is needed

Focus is on process, not artistic skill

Participation and sharing are always voluntary
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Group norms emphasize respect, confidentiality, and emotional safety

To Register
Cancellation Policy: If you withdraw before attending the sessions, you will receive 50% of your money back. If you attend one session and withdraw, you will receive 50% of remaining sessions.
​If you attend two or more sessions, there are no refunds for missed sessions.
You will receive an email outlining the theme and art invitation that was missed, so you can participate from home.

    For questions, please email me below (Put "Nature Within" in the message):

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  • Home
  • About Pam
  • Art Therapy
    • Individual Sessions
    • Group Sessions
    • Workshops/Retreats
    • Themed Groups >
      • Parenting With The Whole Self
      • Tending To Sorrow
      • Eco Grief and Art Therapy
      • Beginning Again
      • Inner Passages
      • Nature Within
      • Open Studios
  • Community Events
  • Pam's Gallery