Mosaic created by participants in a workshop at the IEATA Conference in Peru in August, 2011, led by Sara Skowronski www.wearemosaics.com

THE CREATE INSTITUTE  Centre for Expressive Arts Therapy Education

The CREATE Institute offers a training program for Expressive Arts Therapists from mid-September through mid-May.

Note: The CREATE Institute has applied for recognition to the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.  Many of our graduates have been accepted as Registered Psychotherapists (R.P.).  Acceptance as an R.P. enables practitioners to use the title Psychotherapist and to practice in accordance with the controlled act.
*The Create Institute is registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

What is Expressive Arts?

Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA) is a way of using the arts to help people with a variety of challenges; whether they be psychological, emotional, behavioural, or associated with life traumas, relationships or transitions. By engaging in play and the arts, we are taken into the world of the imagination, where possibilities can be seen that are not evident in our daily lives. Instead of focusing on deficiencies and dwelling on problems, the EXA approach is resource-based and solution-focused.              ...More
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3-Yr Expressive Arts Therapy Training Program

Now accepting applicants for Fall 2017   This is an ongoing application process, in which we interview applicants on a first-come-first-served basis, from February to the summer, until we have filled the first year class with suitable candidates.

The program is designed to immerse students in an intensive, arts-based educational process that is beneficial for their professional development as expressive arts therapists, as well as for their personal and creative growth. The curriculum includes experiential, practical and theoretical training in class and as offered through a variety of practicum placement sites.......More
  • Classes begin in September     Click here to apply.

For Professional Development

The Introduction to Expressive Arts Course and Workshops are designed to help professionals expand their working skills to include the principles and practice of expressive arts. This course and workshops can be taken for personal as well as professional development.....More

"The CREATE experience is a wonderful opportunity to stretch into unexplored territory through deep experiential learning." Susan Leopold, CREATE graduate 2011
NEW  8-Week Course
June 5 - July 31
Shaping and Re-Shaping Relational Space
How can play support and strengthen therapeutic relationships?
THE CREATE CLINIC   Low Cost Expressive Arts Therapy

The Create Student Clinic provides affordable expressive arts therapy to children, youth, adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds in the greater Toronto area. The fee is $40.00 per session.
The student therapy clinic operates from the core principles and theory of expressive arts therapy taught at The Create Institute which includes using play and imagination to support one’s life struggles. Art making in relationship is at the heart of our approach to therapy.
 
If you are interested in setting up an appointment or getting more information about the student clinic, please leave us a confidential message at the following address and we will get back to you promptly:
 
thecreateclinic@gmail.com or call (416) 539-9728   More info...

About CREATE

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Studio: 468 Queen St. E. Suite LL01
               Toronto, ON M5A 1T7

Mailing address:
          PO BOX #31046, 725 College St.
          Toronto, ON M6G 1C0
          Tel: (416) 539-9728
          Fax: (416) 531-8236
          admin@thecreateinstitute.org