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Creative Flow Art Therapy, Barrie, ON (2025)

01/16/2025

🌿Empowering Teens Through Art Therapy 🎨

As an art therapist, I believe in the transformative power of creativity to heal, express and empower. Working with teens, I help them explore their emotions, navigate challenges and develop healthier ways of coping—all through the art-making process.

Art therapy isn’t just about creating—it’s about connecting with one’s inner world, processing difficult feelings, and building resilience.

For teens, it’s a powerful tool to:
🌱 Express what words can’t
🌱 Build confidence and self-awareness
🌱 Release stress, anxiety, and overwhelm
🌱 Discover new ways to cope with life’s ups and downs

No matter where they are on their journey, every teen has a unique voice. Together let’s create a space for growth, healing, and connection.

If you or someone you know is a teen struggling with stress, anxiety or big emotions, art therapy might be the space for growth and healing. Together let’s create a space for growth, healing and connection ✨

Click the Link in the Bio to visit our website or directly book online through the Jane App
creativeflowarttherapy.janeapp.com

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01/13/2025

✨Creative Flow Art Therapy is pleased to announce the availability of 1:1 Virtual Art Therapy sessions for teens aged 13 and older, residing in Ontario!

Art therapy offers significant benefits for teenagers, providing a valuable approach to expressing emotions, exploring identities, and processing experiences during a critical and often challenging stage of development.

Adolescence is marked by emotional complexity, self-discovery, and social change, making it a period when mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, identity struggles, and relationship difficulties commonly emerge.

Art therapy provides a non-verbal, creative outlet that allows teens to address these challenges in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.

If you are a teen, or the parent of a teen, interested in art-making and seeking a therapeutic approach that combines talk therapy with creative expression, we invite you to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with Hailey ✨

💻 Click the Link in the Bio to visit our website or directly book online through the Jane App
creativeflowarttherapy.janeapp.com

01/10/2025

Hello 2025 👋

This past week I spent some time reflecting on the things I would like to focus on this year and created a vision board ✨️🌿

💗 Prioritize Self-Care
🧠 Nurture My Brain
🎨 Stay Creative
🚰 Daily Water Intake
🧳 Go on Adventures
📒 Journal More Often
📚 Continue Learning

✨ Vision boards are helpful because they provide a tangible, visual representation of your goals, which can enhance focus, motivation, and clarity. Seeing your aspirations regularly helps reinforce your intentions and keep them top of mind, making it easier to stay aligned with your desired outcomes ✨

If you are interested in Virtual Art Therapy, click the link in the bio to schedule in a 15 minute Complimentary Consultation to meet with Hailey 👩🏼‍💻

💻Book Online through Jane App 🇨🇦
creativeflowarttherapy.janeapp.com

Currently Accepting New Clients who live within Ontario!

🗓 Morning/Afternoon/Evening Availability on Mondays & Tuesdays 🗓️

06/28/2024

Self-compassion involves directing the same kindness and understanding towards oneself that one would typically extend to others. It encompasses being gentle and supportive towards your own shortcomings, pain, and suffering, rather than being self-critical or judgmental. This process allows individuals to cultivate emotional resilience and overall well-being 💗

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Get started by Booking your Complimentary Consultation with Hailey 💻 Book Online 🌐 Link in Bio or Email 📧

Accepting New Clients 18+ within Ontario 🇨🇦

• Sliding Scale Available •

Anxiety💗Depression💗Grief💗Loss💗Feeling Stuck

06/19/2024

Yes, Art Therapy can be a valuable tool in fostering self-compassion. By engaging in creative activities, you can explore and express your emotions in a non-verbal way, which can help you better understand and accept yourself.

Here are some of the ways art therapy can help foster self-compassion:

✨️Self-Expression: Art allows you to express feelings that might be difficult to put into words. This expression can lead to a better understanding of your emotions and experiences, promoting self-awareness and self-acceptance.

✨️Mindfulness: Creating art can be a mindful activity that keeps you present in the moment. This focus can help reduce negative self-talk and increase a sense of calm and self-compassion.

✨️Non-Judgmental Space: In art therapy, there is no right or wrong way to create. This non-judgmental environment can help you practice self-compassion by allowing you to create without fear of criticism.

✨️Reflection: Art therapy often involves reflecting on the artwork created. This reflection can provide insights into your thoughts and feelings, helping you understand and accept your emotions more compassionately.

✨️Positive Affirmations: Through guided exercises, art therapy can help you create visual representations of positive affirmations and self-compassionate statements, reinforcing a kind and understanding attitude toward yourself.

✨️Processing Trauma: Art therapy can be particularly effective in processing traumatic experiences, helping you to understand and integrate these experiences in a way that fosters healing and self-compassion.

Overall, Art Therapy provides a unique and effective approach to developing self-compassion, allowing you to explore and express your inner world in a supportive and creative environment.

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Get started by Booking your Complimentary Consultation with Hailey 💻 Book Online 🌐 Link in Bio or Email 📧

Accepting New Clients 18+ within Ontario 🇨🇦
• Sliding Scale & Limited Pro Bono Available •
Anxiety/Depression/Grief/Loss/Feeling Stuck

06/12/2024

As one is navigating Grief, the feeling of being torn apart often surfaces. During this time It is so important to remember to take care of all the parts of ourselves 💗

✨Physically: Grief can cause physical distress, leading to sleep disturbances, low energy, and increased fatigue. Symptoms may include muscle aches, shortness of breath, digestive issues, and changes in appetite or weight. It's important to practice self-care, as the body needs more rest and maintenance during this time to ensure future well-being.

✨Emotionally: Caring for one‘s emotional well-being while grieving is essential for navigating the grieving process in a healthy way. Remember, everyone's journey through grief is unique, so it's important to find what works best for you in terms of emotional self-care. Here are a few strategies that may help one care for their emotional self during the grieving process:

💗Acknowledge Your Feelings: Allow and express all emotions during grief, recognizing their validity.

💗Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself, avoiding self-judgment and unrealistic expectations, treating yourself as you would a friend.

💗Set Boundaries: Communicate your needs, set boundaries to protect your emotional well-being, and don't hesitate to decline additional responsibilities or social engagements if needed.

✨Socially: Losing a loved one creates a deep sense of disconnection. Reaching out to family and friends can help you reconnect and see the bigger picture, realizing you're part of a larger whole. This perspective can be empowering and opens your heart to love again. Relationships with family, friends, and community are crucial for your well-being and sense of belonging.

✨Spiritually: In times of being "torn apart," one may face many spiritual questions without easy answers: Is there a God? Why me? Will life ever be worth living again? If connecting spiritually is difficult, approach life with childlike openness, enjoying simple sensory pleasures. This can help you rediscover your soul's essentials and the spirit of the world. Nurturing your spiritual life can help foster connections with nature and people.

06/07/2024

Grief is a deeply personal response to loss, whether it's the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, job loss, or major life changes. There's no universally correct way to grieve, each person's journey is unique and valid.

10 Common Types of Grief ⬇️

✨️Normal Grief encompasses a range of responses that follow expected patterns, including stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These stages are non-linear, and individuals may fluctuate between them throughout the grieving process.

✨️Anticipatory Grief is a term used to describe the mix of emotions experienced when someone is anticipating the loss of a loved one. It’s a unique form of grief that begins before the actual loss occurs.

✨️Complicated Grief arises when the grieving process becomes overwhelming, impeding an individual's ability to function. It extends beyond the typical grieving period and involves prolonged, intensified mourning, often marked by an inability to accept the loss.

✨️Collective Grief is collective sorrow that is experienced by a community following significant tragedies, such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks.

✨️Absent Grief is a form of complicated grief that refers to not feeling the expected emotions of grief after a loss. Some may feel numb, disconnected, or even relieved after a loss, which can be confusing or distressing for them and those around them.

✨️Disenfranchised Grief is a term used to describe the experience of losing someone or something that is not openly acknowledged or socially validated.

✨️Ambiguous Grief surfaces from situations without closure, for example, when a loved one goes missing. Uncertainty fuels this type of sorrow.

✨️Secondary Grief springs from the ripple effects of a primary loss, encompassing the subsequent losses that unfold. Such could be the loss of identity, the loss of friends, or the loss of financial stability.

✨️Cumulative Grief When losses pile up before one has the opportunity to resolve each individually, it leads to cumulative or compounded grief.

✨️Traumatic Grief follows losses that are sudden, unexpected, or violent. Symptoms may overlap with post-traumatic stress disorder.

06/05/2024

Art therapy can be a powerful tool for processing grief and navigating the complex emotions that come with losing a loved one 💙🌊

Here's 6 ways it may help you ⬇️

✨️Expression of Emotions: Sometimes, words may fail to fully capture the depth of our emotions. Art provides an alternative mode of expression that allows you to tap into your feelings more freely. Whether through painting, drawing, sculpting, or other artistic mediums, you can convey your emotions in a way that feels authentic to you.

✨️Exploration of Unconscious Feelings: Art therapy can help you access and explore emotions that you may not even be fully aware of. Through the creative process, you may uncover underlying feelings or insights about your grief that you hadn't previously recognized.

✨️Externalization of Grief: Grief can feel overwhelming and all-encompassing. Creating art allows you to externalize your grief, giving it a tangible form outside of yourself. This can provide a sense of relief and release, as well as a greater sense of control over your emotions.

✨️Symbolic Representation: Art can serve as a symbolic representation of your relationship with the loved one you've lost, as well as your feelings about their passing. Creating art that honors their memory or explores the impact of their absence can be a meaningful way to process your grief.

✨️Catharsis and Healing: Engaging in the creative process can be cathartic, providing a sense of release and relief from the intensity of grief. It can also be a healing experience, allowing you to gradually process the layers of your loss and find a sense of peace.

✨️Connection and Support: Participating in art therapy within a supportive environment, whether in a group setting or one-on-one with a therapist, can provide a sense of connection with others who are also experiencing grief. Sharing your artwork and experiences with others can foster empathy, understanding, and validation.

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Get started by Booking your Complimentary Consultation with Hailey 💻 Book Online 🌐 Link in Bio or Email 📧

Accepting New Clients 18+ within Ontario 🇨🇦
• Pro Bono Spots Available •
Anxiety/Depression/Grief/Loss/Feeling Stuck

05/10/2024

Art Therapy can benefit adults in a number of ways, including but not limited to the following:

✨️ Provides a non-verbal outlet for expressing emotions
✨️ Promotes relaxation & stress reduction
✨️ Enhances self-awareness & insight
✨️ Encourages creative problem-solving
✨️ Fosters self-esteem and self-expression

👩‍🎨 Hailey Beitz is a Canadian Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Creative Flow Art Therapy, a virtual space to foster the creative process, was created by Hailey with the hopes of being able to reach even more individuals across Ontario from the comfort of their own home 🎨🖼💻✨️

If you've been wondering how Art Therapy may benefit you and would like to connect to discuss things further, Book your Complimentary Consultation with Hailey.

💻Book Online through Jane App 🇨🇦
creativeflowarttherapy.janeapp.com

📧Email to Connect with Hailey directly:
haileybeitz@creativeflowarttherapy.com

Currently Accepting New Clients 18+ within Ontario 🇨🇦

Weekday Morning/Afternoon/Evening Availability:

🗓Monday
🗓Tuesday
🗓Wednesday
🗓Thursday
🗓Friday

04/29/2024

Are you interested in taking the next step towards exploring the creative process in a safe and welcoming virtual space?

Connect with Hailey Beitz, Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Art Therapist for a Complimentary Consultation to discuss how Art Therapy sessions may be a good fit for you!

💻 Visit www.creativeflowarttherapy.com to access the direct link for our JaneApp Booking Site

🗓 Review the dates/times available in the Calendar and schedule in the best time that works for you.

☑️ Create a Client Account to reserve your appointment (no fees required) and complete a quick form.

04/17/2024

creative • flow

is a mental state in which one experiences a deep sense of immersion in the creative process they are engaging in.

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The act of engaging in a creative process, regardless of the materials/mediums used for that exploration is an enriching experience. The combination of the art-making, getting lost in the process, and taking the time to reflect and gather words, all make for an enlightening experience. It allows for a sense of freedom and expression that is truly liberating.

The journey of creation itself is as valuable as the final piece produced, as it fosters growth, self-discovery, and a deeper connection to oneself. The act of immersing oneself in creativity opens up a whole new world of possibilities and allows for individuality to shine through.

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Hailey Beitz is a Canadian Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Creative Flow Art Therapy, a virtual space to foster the creative process, was created by Hailey with the hopes of being able to reach even more individuals across Ontario from the comfort of their own home.

If you've been wondering how Art Therapy may benefit you and would like to connect to discuss things further, Book your Complimentary Consultation with Hailey.

💻Book Online through Jane App 🇨🇦
creativeflowarttherapy.janeapp.com

📧Email to Connect with Hailey directly:
haileybeitz@creativeflowarttherapy.com

Currently Accepting New Clients 18+ within Ontario 🇨🇦

Weekday Morning/Afternoon/Evening Availability
🗓Tuesday/🗓Wednesday/🗓Thursday

03/25/2024

There are multiple ways to go about journaling, whether it be free form, prompt based, or include a piece of artwork. ✨️ Overall, the physical act of writing out ones thoughts and emotions into a physical representation may help foster a connection to self.

5 Common Benefits of Journaling:
✨️May serve as a coping mechanism
✨️May act as a space to express emotions
✨️May serve as a creative outlet
✨️May provide a space for problem-solving
✨️May act as a resource to track mood over a period of time

As a therapist, I engage in my own personal journaling process that works best for me. I've also witnessed how multiple clients have benefitted by exploring various techniques, some having structure and some without.

Whether you actively journal already or are completely new and would like to explore the journaling process in a supportive environment - I can help you with that!

If you are interested in Virtual Art Therapy, click the link in the bio to schedule your 15 minute Complimentary Consultation with Hailey 👩🏼‍💻

💻Book Online through Jane App 🇨🇦
creativeflowarttherapy.janeapp.com

📧Email to Connect with Hailey directly:
haileybeitz@creativeflowarttherapy.com

Currently Accepting New Clients 18+ within Ontario 🇨🇦

Weekday Morning/Afternoon/Evening Availability
🗓Tuesday/🗓Wednesday/🗓Thursday
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