Ridge Meadows Counselling
EXPERIENCE HOPE
Mary Stanwood
MA, RCC
Counsellor - Art Therapist
Profile
My Journey to Experience Hope
I have been working with young children since I was a young teen. My journey from there until here has been a long and winding one, with many stops and excursions along the way (including having four children of my own). I first heard about Play Therapy in 1984 and have been fascinated with the healing processes of play ever since.
I have taken a variety of courses in child development, play therapy, art therapy, and child psychotherapy – to name a few. Now I am ready to launch into my own private practice. Hold on, actually I have been doing private practice for about eight years – now I have an office space and am increasing the types of therapy I can provide.
I have experienced the hope that therapy can provide in my own life and I wish to take you on that journey in yours.
Experience Hope.
I’d love to hear from you and help you along your journey.
Hope
Hope means that when you wake up in the morning you have energy.
Hope means that when your children are screaming or crying you know how to respond.
Hope means that you can get your personal relationships to a higher level.
Hope means that you can experience the best that life has to offer you.
I’d love to hear from you and help you to experience hope in your life.
Education
I have worked with children and families in a variety of capacities for over twenty-five years.
Ryerson Polytechnic Unversity
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Early Childhood Education
Vancouver Art Therapy Institute
Post-Bachelor Diploma in Art Therapy
Yorkville University
Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Training and Experience
Art Therapy SandTray Therapy Play Therapy CBT Attachment Therapy
I have been working as an Art Therapist in private practice for about eight years. Art is a great medium to use for self-expression, to increase emotional awareness, and is used to help a wide range of people. You do not have to be an artist to participate in Art Therapy.