Taisha Teal Wayrynen

B.A., DVATI, CERTIFIED ART THERAPIST

I am a Certified Art Therapist, Artist and a Professional Member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association. I hold a Bachelor of Arts specialized in Psychology and an Art Therapy Diploma from the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. I am also continuing studies at Emily Carr University as an Artist.

Art gives meaning to our lives and helps us understand our world. It is an essential part of our culture because it allows us to have a deeper understanding of our emotions; it increases our self-awareness, and also allows us to be open to new ideas and experiences. My responsibility as an art therapist is to follow the ethical framework of my profession to help my clients achieve their therapeutic goals. An important element to successful therapy is to build a relationship of trust with my clients.

Art therapy can then become a space in which clients may improve their mental, emotional and physical health while strengthening relationships with themselves and others. Art is a natural way to communicate, a non-verbal language. My mission is to help individuals reach their healing goals through art creation, self-reflection, positive empowerment and healthy behaviors. 

I have experience working in the following areas:

Mental illness, substance abuse, attachment disorders, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, parental alienation, developmental disabilities, LGBTTQQIAAP, gang affiliation, negative behaviours, self-care, burn out, & creative blocks.