Encouraging the Healing Power of the Art-Making Process
“The authentic self is the soul made visible.”
- Sarah Ban Breathnach
About Us
EBB and FLOW Expressive Arts Therapy
Ebb & Flow Expressive Arts Therapy is run by Dale Costanzo & Patti Smithson who are both Certified Expressive Arts Therapists, having graduated from the Langara College Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate Program.
After working as graphic designers for over 25 years they went back to school to follow their passion—helping people learn to grow and enrich themselves through creative self-exploration. They have facilitated group and one-on-one sessions for children, teens, adults, and seniors and have experience working with people suffering from addiction, trauma, and dementia.
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We can facilitate a series of sessions or one-day workshops on various topics and themes or customize the workshop towards the unique needs of the clients.
Below are some examples of different workshop topics:
-Self Esteem/Empowerment
-Self Care and Coping
-Stress Management
-Creating Your Personal Energy Shield
-Self-Development/Growth
-Life, Career & Family Transitions
We offer workshops with small and large groups and one-on-one sessions with both adults and children.
“It is truly a satisfying experience to be able to help people move forward in their lives through their imagination and creativity in order to create change.”
- P. Smithson