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Facebook-small-vaughan-counsellingCounselling Services for York Region (Vaughan) is giving away a $250 Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre gift card. All you have to do is add us to Twitter or like us on Facebook. Good luck!

The contest begins June 25, 2013 and the draw will take place on July 24, 2013.

Art, Self-Care, and Mental Health in Vaughan, Ontario How Creative Activities Support Emotional Well-Being

Art and self-care for mental health

Engaging in creative activities such as painting, drawing, or crafting can be a powerful way to reduce stress, quiet anxious thoughts, and support emotional well-being. As a registered clinical psychologist in Vaughan, Ontario, I often encourage clients to consider creative self-care as a meaningful complement to counselling and psychotherapy.

Creative expression allows the mind to step away from rumination and negative thinking while promoting focus, relaxation, and a sense of accomplishment. For many people, art-based activities offer an accessible and sustainable way to support mental health outside of therapy sessions.

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