May 2026

Why You Should Invest in Your Child’s Mental Health in 2026 (From the Perspective of a Mental Health Practitioner)

2026-05-09T19:24:47-04:00

  In 2026, the conversation around “investment” has shifted dramatically. Social media platforms like TikTok are filled with advice about building wealth early, investing in stocks, and getting ahead financially. Young adults in their 20s and 30s already feel behind, and many parents are now opening investment accounts for their toddlers with hopes that they [...]

Why You Should Invest in Your Child’s Mental Health in 2026 (From the Perspective of a Mental Health Practitioner)2026-05-09T19:24:47-04:00

November 2025

 Grief Support for Children and Teenagers Through Art Therapy and Grief Counselling in Montreal

2025-11-30T19:30:53-05:00

    Loss is one of the most overwhelming experiences a young person can face. Whether it stems from the death of a loved one, family separation, displacement, illness, or a traumatic event, grief often affects children and teenagers in ways that are difficult to explain with words. At Montreal Art Therapy Centre, we offer [...]

 Grief Support for Children and Teenagers Through Art Therapy and Grief Counselling in Montreal2025-11-30T19:30:53-05:00

May 2025

Why Choosing an Art Therapist to Help Your Adolescent?

2025-05-01T16:55:16-04:00

  Adolescence is a time of rapid emotional, social, and psychological growth — and with it often comes challenges that can feel overwhelming for both teens and their families. When a teenager is struggling with anxiety, sadness, trauma, or self-esteem issues, parents naturally look for therapeutic support. While traditional talk therapy with a psychologist is [...]

Why Choosing an Art Therapist to Help Your Adolescent?2025-05-01T16:55:16-04:00

March 2025

Healing Through Art: How Montreal Art Therapy Centre Supports Children and Youth in Youth Protection and Batshaw Care

2025-03-30T15:53:28-04:00

At the Montreal Art Therapy Centre, we are dedicated to supporting the well-being of children and youth, particularly those under the care of Youth Protection services, Batshaw Youth and Family Centres or under the care of foster families. Art therapy offers a unique avenue for healing and self-expression, addressing the complex needs of these young [...]

Healing Through Art: How Montreal Art Therapy Centre Supports Children and Youth in Youth Protection and Batshaw Care2025-03-30T15:53:28-04:00

September 2024

How Can Art Therapy Help in Trauma and PTSD Treatment?

2024-09-26T10:53:03-04:00

    What Are Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?   Trauma refers to the emotional, psychological, and physical responses to distressing experiences, such as accidents, abuse, natural disasters, or loss. While some individuals may navigate trauma with resilience, others might face intense reactions like hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or avoidance, which, if left untreated, can lead [...]

How Can Art Therapy Help in Trauma and PTSD Treatment?2024-09-26T10:53:03-04:00

August 2020

Art Therapy for People on the Autism Spectrum (ASD)

2020-08-16T13:34:03-04:00

  Art helps people communicate ideas and creating art with people allows a glimpse of their inner world. Art therapy can be very beneficial for people with Autism for creating art helps them relate to objects and practice communicating in a way that challenges them but is not overwhelming. For individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder [...]

Art Therapy for People on the Autism Spectrum (ASD)2020-08-16T13:34:03-04:00

July 2020

Who Uses Art Therapy?

2020-07-22T14:05:42-04:00

Art Therapy is a modality, where disciplines of art and psychology are combined to help individuals overcome emotional and psychological challenges to improve their well-being and daily functionality. Art Therapy uses the creative process, pieces of the created art, and exploring deeper thoughts and emotions to develop self-awareness, cope with difficult emotions, and address unresolved [...]

Who Uses Art Therapy?2020-07-22T14:05:42-04:00

May 2020

Finding the New Normal During a Pandemic

2020-05-27T16:41:58-04:00

  It is no secret that COVID-19 has changed all of our lives and has left a lot of individuals (children and adults) in distress as it has made us make extreme adjustments to our day-to-day activities. The uncertainty of the situation has been causing higher levels of stress for many families. From worrying about [...]

Finding the New Normal During a Pandemic2020-05-27T16:41:58-04:00

April 2020

What does childhood anxiety predict?

2020-04-28T15:00:12-04:00

The negative impacts of childhood anxiety on adolescent and adult mental health have been studied by numerous researchers. Many child and adolescent therapists agree that childhood anxiety, if not treated, negatively impacts individuals later on in life. We have heard from many of our teenage clients that they used to feel this way [anxious, stressed, [...]

What does childhood anxiety predict?2020-04-28T15:00:12-04:00

Being a parent during a pandemic!

2020-04-20T14:18:59-04:00

It is no secret that COVID-19 has changed all of our lives and has left a lot of individuals (children and adults) in distress as it has made us make extreme adjustments to our day-to-day activities. The uncertainty of the situation has been causing higher levels of stress for many families. From worrying about jobs, [...]

Being a parent during a pandemic!2020-04-20T14:18:59-04:00
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