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art therapy for young children (For children ages 6-8 with social and communication challenges) Group Focus: * Socialization and relational awareness * Communication and self-expression * Creativity and imagination Group Process: This group offers young children the opportunity to share and create with others as a means to foster social skills and intimate connection. Participants are led through art activities centered on exploring individual thoughts, feelings and interests. Children are guided in working independently on individual art pieces as well as participating in creating group artwork. Art media and forms of expression used include painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, mosaics and abstractions. What is Art Therapy? : The Art Therapy approach to healing emphasizes the process of communicating issues, emotions and conflicts both verbally and non-verbally. Within the context of a therapeutic space, art can facilitate new understandings and insight, resolve conflicts, solve problems and helps to formulate new perceptions that in turn lead to positive changes, growth and healing. Art Therapist: Lara Longo BFA, DTATI, is a Professional Art Therapist, with extensive experience working with children and adults with spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, anxiety and social and communication challenges. Group Requirements: Participants are children ages 6-8 with social and communication challenges. Location and Time: 6 Tuesdays, September 20th October 26th, 3:30 pm -5 pm Kalico Healing Arts Centre (downtown Peterborough.) $250.00 (includes all art supplies)