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Virtual and in-person Courses and Workshops in Art Healing

for Chinese Canadian youths and seniors from low income families

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Program Organizer

Canada International Children's Art Foundation (CICAF)

Program Funded by

Canadian Red Cross

Public Health Agency of Canada

Program Features

We will train 40 ambassadors to promote awareness of mental health to Chinese Canadian youths and seniors in the Great Toronto area who are facing tremendous mental stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ambassadors will promote awareness of mental health via community events, 60 free art healing classes and after-class peer support and offer 50 free professional consultations.
for Chinese canadian youths and seniors in the gta

Mental Health Awareness Campaign

community workshops, talks and surveys

The mental health awareness campaign will train 40 ambassadors to conduct community workshops, talks and surveys to promote the awareness of trauma impacts of mental illness and promote self-care and coping skills to prevent challenges from developing into mental illness and invite seniors and youths suffering from mental anxiety and illness to join the art healing classes, after-class e-family art healing activities and professional consultations.

FREE MATERIALS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMIILIES

Art Healing Classes

Experience the healing power of art

We offer 60 art healing classes for youths and seniors who suffering from mental anxiety and illness to experience the healing power of art. We will provide art training materials and deliver them to participants from low-income families.

Professional Counselling

The pandemic caused severe stress for our children and seniors and they’re still struggling. We offer 50 free professional consultation to help seniors and youths severely impacted by COVID-19 related traumatic experiences.

Art gallery and family e-book

After the art classes, 40 intergenerational ambassadors support to build new e-families and host 60 connections to share feelings and artworks, conduct e-family art gallery and develop family e-books as continuing peer support.

Art Healing Class

We offer 60 art healing classes for youths and seniors who suffering from mental anxiety and illness to experience the healing power of art. We will provide art training materials and deliver them to participants from low-income families.

Melodies and Movements: Syncing with My Shadows

November 12, 2023 @ 4:30 pm

Melodies and Movements: Syncing with My Shadows

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Colors of Confusion: How I Use Art to Make Sense of It All

November 12, 2023 @1pm

Colors of Confusion: How I Use Art to Make Sense of It All

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From Towered Traps to Artful Maps: Navigating Freedom with Rapunzel

November 11, 2023 @ 2 pm

From Towered Traps to Artful Maps: Navigating Freedom with Rapunzel

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Express & De-stress: Artful Tools for Teens

November 5, 2023 @ 2:00 pm

Express & De-stress: Artful Tools for Teens

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Colorful Calm: An Expressive Journey for stressful youth

October 29, 2023 @ 4:30 pm

Colorful Calm: An Expressive Journey for stressful youth

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Mandala Art Workshop

Saturday @ 4:30 pm

Mandala Art Workshop

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Virtual Group Gathering (Ages 11+)

Friday @ 6:30 pm

Clam down corner

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Virtual Group Gathering (Ages 7+)

Friday @ 6:30 pm

Chill our corner

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Free Counselling for Beginners (Ages 11+)

Thursday @ 6:30 pm

This a safe space to be who you are

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Free Counselling for Beginners (Ages 7+)

Thursday @ 6:30 pm

Relaxation corner

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Yoga Online Practice

Saturday @ 2:30 pm

Yoga Online Practice

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Yoga for kids

Sunday @ 2:30 pm

Yoga for kids

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Breathing art in nature

Saturday @ 2:30 pm

Breathing art in nature

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Mindfulness for beginners

Fridays @ 6:30 pm

Mindfulness for beginners

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Meditation Healing Singing Bowl

Sunday @ 4:30 pm

Meditation Healing Singing Bowl

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Meditation for Beginners

Saturday @ 4:30 pm

Meditation for beginners

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Programs FAQs

How does the art healing class work?

We offer 60 weekly art healing classes to Chinese Canadian youths and seniors in the GTA. After the art classes, 40 intergenerational ambassadors support to build new e-families and host 60 connections to share feelings and artworks, conduct e-family art gallery and develop family e-books as continuing peer support.

How do I gain access to the online sessions?

Please select the class in the description you would like to join and register. A Zoom webinar link will be emailed to you. Still have questions? Please submit an inquiry to: workshop@childrenart.ca.

What supplies will I need to participate?

We will provide you with art supplies depending on the workshop. We will send you an email to confirm your mailing address.

How much does it cost?

The programs are free of charge

Do I need a Mic or a webcam to participate virtual classes?

Yes, all virtual classes will be done in a Zoom meeting

How do I contact CICAF?

To contact our team, please reach out to us directly at workshop@childrenart.ca

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