TATI Online Art Therapy

Practicing Play!

Virtual art therapy group for adults 16 years or older residing in Canada (except Quebec).

Mondays 6:00-7:30pm EST (6 sessions)
October 26 to November 30, 2026
Online via Zoom

In this virtual 6-week art therapy group, we will experiment with art materials, engage with curiosity, and rediscover what it means to play in a world that prioritizes productivity.

Together we will explore play as an antidote to perfectionism, and as a powerful tool for nervous system regulation.

There is zero experience with art-making or art therapy required — come as you are! We do recommend having access to some ” messy” art materials if possible, such as paints or pastels, but welcome use of any materials you prefer.

Facilitated by TATI students (supervised by registered psychotherapist / art therapist):

Haley Andrew-Pels (he/they) is ever-curious about the inspirational powers of art materials, other people, and the little things in the world that spark joy for us! What comes out in art therapy hold a deep potential to surprise, which he finds to be the most exciting part. Haley is passionate about providing human-centered, decolonized care that considers the contexts of the systems we live within, as we each find our own unique paths toward self-compassion.

Fern de la Mora (they/them) believes we could all benefit from a little more play in our lives. They’re excited to co-create a space where messes are not only welcome, but celebrated! These days, there’s so much pressure to optimize & monetize our hobbies… what happens instead when we give ourselves permission to make “‘bad” art?

Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/uo5zpHEpRauYXC6b7

After the sign-up form is received the Centre coordinator will reach out to you with the Centre intake form and service agreement.

We can work with individuals 16 years or older residing in Canada (except Quebec).

Rooting in SWANA Soil, Connecting in Diaspora

Virtual art therapy group for adults age 18+ who identify being South West Asian or North African (SWANA).

Fridays 5:00-7:00 pm ET
November 6 to December 11, 2026
Online via Zoom

This art therapy group has goals of:

1) Creating and holding a safer space/container for members of the South West Asian North African (SWANA) to come together in community and explore themes of oppression and liberation as well as emotional expression and processing.

2) Highlighting and acknowledging impact of structural/systemic/institutional/colonial violence on individual and collective mental health and well-being.

3) Connecting to, grounding/rooting in, keeping alive cultural art-making traditions.

4) Attending to individual/collective needs, somatic/mind-body integration and exploring coping with difficult emotions

This art-therapy group uses a trauma-informed, anti-oppression, and liberation psychology lens and seeks participants aligned with these approaches. The group is offered through the TATI Student Art Therapy Centre, and co-facilitated by TATI practicum students with supervision by the Centre clinical supervisors.

The TATI Student Art Therapy Centre can work with individuals located in Canada (except Quebec).

Sign-up here: https://tinyurl.com/arttherapySWANAfall

Co-facilitators:

Mahfam Nikoo (she/her) is an Iranian multi-disciplinary artist and writer, a peer support worker, and art therapy student. She is passionate about 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy, harm reduction approaches to care, and creating moments of reprieve through music, poetry, food, and comedy. Mahfam hopes to bring people closer to themselves and each other through her work and is curious about what each person has to teach. Her psychotherapeutic practice incorporates tools from strengths-based approaches, internal family systems, and trauma-informed care.

Abeer Majeed (she/her) is a migrant settler from Pakistan currently living in Toronto. Her art practice includes exploring traditional and cultural art-making forms from West Asia, South Asia and Islamic art and participating in movement art builds. Her psychotherapeutic approach focuses on liberation psychology and anti-oppressive, trauma-informed care. 

Sarah Omar (she/her), RP(Qualifying) is dedicated to empowering individuals through creative expression, emotional resilience and well-being. Her therapeutic approach integrates anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and culturally humble practices, fostering an inclusive environment where clients feel seen and validated. She aims to create a decolonized art therapy that prioritizes each client’s cultural and emotional experiences. In addition to English, Sarah also offers therapy in Arabic.

Space is limited to 6 participants and will be selected by alignment with programming goals. If selected, interested individuals will be emailed to set up an initial consult meeting with one of the group co-facilitators to discuss programming details.