Michelle Denis MacDougall (BFA, ExAT, OEATA)

Expressive Arts Therapy with a mindfulness, somatic and body-centered approach


sundanceexpressivearts.ca

Drawing on a dance, music, and acting background, and by a more recent found love of the visual arts, I bring a diverse approach to the expressive artistic process. Informed by a foundation in mindfulness meditation, yoga, earth-based spirituality, and a passionate interest in neuroscience, I have a lively curiosity towards the integration of the human mind, body and spirit.

I work with:

• women, men, children, couples and groups
• anxiety, depression, low self esteem
• behavioral and developmental difficulties
• addictions, trauma and difficulties regulating emotion
• bereavement, life transitions and challenges
• anyone wishing to explore their own creativity
• anyone wishing to explore and develop their own meditative,
  creative and spiritual practice

Some of the benefits may include:

• Building tools for managing stress, overwhelm and anxiety
• Working through fears and emotional blocks
• Accessing and building upon inner healing resources
• Cultivating a sense of ease with vulnerability
• Finding peace, joy and play through difficult times
• Learning to trust oneself and others
• Practicing healthy boundaries and self care
• Holding gentleness, compassion and curiosity towards self and others

I have witnessed in myself and others, our capacity to cultivate joy, gratitude, resilience and inner wisdom, and to transform our lives moment by moment.
I work sensitively with issues of race, sexual orientation, gender, class, age, language, ethnicity, religion and mobility.
I look forward to meeting new people and new groups, and sharing in the surprise and discovery that new connections, relationships and creative explorations bring.

For more information please check out my website at sundanceexpressivearts.ca