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By registering for a Circle (membership or drop-in session), you agree to the following terms:

1. Nature of the Experience

  • The Circle is a therapeutic art experience, not clinical art therapy or mental health treatment.

  • Participation does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

  • Sessions are designed for self-reflection, creativity, and personal growth, not as a substitute for mental health care.

2. Access & Replay

  • Sessions are hosted live on Zoom, with access details emailed upon registration.

  • A replay will be provided within 48 hours of the live session.

  • Replay access is included for registered participants only and may not be shared.

3. Refund & Rescheduling Policy

  • All sales are final. No refunds will be issued once registration is complete, regardless of attendance.

  • The facilitator reserves the right to reschedule a session in the event of unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will be notified promptly, and the session will be delivered at the new scheduled time with replay access included.

4. Liability Release

  • By participating, you acknowledge responsibility for your own wellbeing during and after the session.

  • You release Ashleigh Gureckas / Discover Art Therapy from liability for any physical, emotional, or psychological outcomes resulting from participation.

  • You agree to seek additional professional or medical support if needed.

5. Group Norms & Conduct

  • Sessions are designed to be inclusive, supportive, and respectful spaces.

  • Participants agree to:

    • Respect the confidentiality of anything shared in the group.

    • Engage respectfully, without judgment or harmful behavior.

    • Share at a level that feels safe for themselves—participation in discussion is always optional.

  • The facilitator reserves the right to remove participants from the group (without refund) if behavior is disruptive, harmful, or disrespectful.

6. Consent

  • By registering, you consent to participate in this group experience under the terms outlined above.

  • You acknowledge this is not therapy or mental health treatment, and you are responsible for your own self-care during and after the session.

The Circle: Creative Self Care

Date: Saturday August 30, 2025

Time: 7AM HST | 10 AM PT | 1PM ET | 6PM BST

REPLAY: included!

A nourishing art experience to reconnect with yourself and let creativity support your ongoing self care.

This month inside The Circle, we’ll gather around the theme of Creative Self Care. Together, we’ll use art as a gentle reminder that care for ourselves can take many forms—playful, colorful, restorative, and expressive. Through simple and gentle guided art invitations, you’ll be invited to create a visual expression of what self care means to you right now, and explore what you need.

No previous art experience or skill is needed. This is not about making something “pretty” or “perfect,” but about giving yourself permission to slow down, listen inwardly, and let art become a container for your self-kindness.

Optional Art Supplies:

There is nothing specifically "required", but you may feel excited to prepare some of the following:

  • Paper or sketchbook

  • Any art materials you enjoy such as markers, pencil crayons, or pastels. Watercolour, stickers, stamps.

  • Glue sticks, scissors, glitter.

  • Magazines/images/words for collage, or even paint.

  • Journal + pen for reflection writing.

 

What does a session of The Circle feel like?

Community connection — a supportive group of people who value creativity, reflection, and respect for one another
Gentle guidance — art invitations that meet you where you are, with no pressure or expectations
Nourishing — dedicated time to replenish and restore, while honouring your own boundaries
Playful & open — space to experiment with materials freely, knowing all expressions are welcome
Optional sharing — you choose whether to share or simply witness; confidentiality and safety are respected
Insightful — your art becomes a mirror, offering personal meaning while keeping the space inclusive and non-judgmental

 

What is Therapeutic Art?

Therapeutic art is different from an art class. There are no lessons on technique and no pressure to make something “good.” Instead, the focus is on the process—what happens while you create—rather than the finished piece. Your colors, textures, and images become a mirror for self-discovery, and with gentle guidance from a professional Canadian art therapist, you’ll be supported to explore safely and creatively.

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What's coming up next month?
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Reminder: This is an online, community based, therapeutic art experience. It is not clinical therapy, group therapy nor mental health treatment. While it is led by a professional Canadian art therapist, participation does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Please take responsibility for your own wellbeing as you engage in this experience. If you require clinical mental health support, you are encouraged to seek personal guidance from a licensed mental health professional in your area.