Shawna Banville, Art Psychotherapist

02/26/2026

02/24/2026

Cozy, homey, warm and inviting new spaces! This was our vision, and I am so excited that it is all coming together.

Therapy doesn't have to feel clinical. It can feel like you are arriving home. 🥰😊🦋

Grey Bruce Art Therapy & Associates
Our new clinic in Owen Sound!

Reach out to book your free consult call!

www.greybrucearttherapyandassociates.ca

02/24/2026

Trauma & The Nervous System

02/07/2026

Soo excited to have another Art Therapist join us at our new location at the end of this month. Kirsten Camartin brings a wealth of experience and creativity to our group practice. She has extensive experience supporting elder adults and care givers, those with dementia as well as those 16yrs and up facing a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, substance use, grief and loss, interpersonal challenges and trauma. Contact us to book your free 15 minute consultation call! 519-374-9850, www.greybrucearttherapyandassociates.ca

02/04/2026

Well we did it! We moved to our new space this past weekend! Just when we thought it was impossible to get all the Reno’s done in time, we managed to complete the first three offices! Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou to all the folks that helped us make this happen as we would not have been able to make this happen without you!!! (Brett, Jess, Nancy, Karie, Cindy and my patient kid Charlie 🙂 ) We still have lots to do but we are onto the fun part of making this space cozy, creative and our very own ❤️😊🥰🙏🧑‍🎨

01/23/2026

01/23/2026

It's been a long week of blustery snowy days, and I know we are all ready for the sun! It's better to stay safe and warm rather than brave dangerous driving conditions and so please remember that virtual therapy is always an option!

Switching to virtual provides flexibility and accessibility when the weather turns or when weeks get busy.

Whether you’re talking, creating, or doing both — therapy doesn’t have to wait for better weather.

🖥️ Virtual sessions available across Ontario
🎨 Art therapy & psychotherapy for adults, children, and families

Because care should adapt to real life — not the other way around.

01/23/2026

Due to the snowy weather this drop in art studio group will be cancelled today.

Also please note that there will be no group next week as we will be busy with our move to the new office!

The open art Studio for newcomers to Canada will resume on February 6th at the Harmony Centre in studio 12 downstairs.

Stay safe and warm!

We are now offering a free drop in Art Therapy group for Newcomers to Grey Bruce! Ukrainian Art-Psychotherapy Student Maryna Kostenko is a Newcomer herself and knows all too well the challenges that come with transitioning to Canada and the importance of having and creating safe community to share and connect with others who understand. Please see the below poster for details and feel free to reach out with any questions!

01/20/2026

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Like the photo and comment "MIND" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

When your mind will not switch off, you do not need answers straight away. You need words that help you slow down.

This poster shares simple, grounding phrases that young people and adults can use when anxiety rises, thoughts spiral, or emotions feel too much. It supports calming the nervous system, creating mental space, and responding rather than reacting in stressful moments.

These statements are especially helpful during anxiety, overwhelm, emotional overload, burnout, or periods of high pressure. They work well for teenagers and adults who struggle with overthinking, self criticism, or feeling stuck in their head. The language is clear, reassuring, and easy to return to when thinking feels chaotic.

Useful at home, in education settings, therapy rooms, workplaces, or wellbeing spaces. Sometimes reading one steady sentence is enough to get through the moment.

01/08/2026

From humble beginnings to creative expansion in 2026!

I got the keys to the new office! I can’t believe I have already been at the Harmony Centre for almost 15 months! I am so grateful for the creative beginnings the Harmony Centre afforded me. Such an amazing hub of wonderful and supportive community folks. Thankyou so much for everything!

I am also just so excited to be growing and expanding and to be welcoming more amazing therapists to the team. So many awesome possibilities for collaboration and diverse offerings 😀 stay tuned for more updates as the space comes along. We hope to move in the first week of February!