Youth Therapy

Sometimes words aren’t enough

• Has your child suffered a significant loss or experienced trauma?
• Is your child displaying signs of sadness, frustration, withdrawal and/or anger?
• Does your child struggle to find the right words to express him/herself?
• Are you worried about your child?
• Do you want to help your child?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, read on – there are solutions.

Since 1980, Elke has been dedicated to supporting children ages 10 and above in expressing themselves uniquely, fostering happier and more fulfilling lives.

There’s support available for you as well. Elke is committed to assisting you with any questions or concerns you may have. She will regularly consult with you to provide updates on your child’s progress and share insights into their experiences during sessions.

Finding a new way for our youth

Expressive Arts helps youth explore their world using their senses. Sessions vary according to your child’s needs and preferences, and include:

• unique musical instruments from across the globe
• live animals, visits to the local petting farm and animal shelter
• clay, quality paint, brushes and pastels
• puppets
• games
• connection with nature

The individual sessions are designed to encourage your child to freely share their stories with Elke, in their way, without being confined by the boundaries of language. It is a way to explore feelings that might be blocked otherwise. All sessions are confidential.

Expressive Arts can help your child with:

• finding a way to communicate painful and difficult issues
• feeling more settled after a major transition
• healing and self-esteem
• a generally improved mood
• finding new hope in their situation
• easier access to their feelings
• self-awareness and confidence
• feeling less frustrated
• learning to release anger in an appropriate and healthy way

Elke is available to support you with your questions and concerns. She will consult with you on a regular basis to share how sessions are going and to share the essence of the experiences your child is having.

“Painting is my favourite – because we were painting our feelings. I’m not crying as much anymore.” ~girl age 7

“The thing I discovered about myself is that I don’t have to be afraid to tell people how I feel.” ~girl age 14

PRIVACY

Elke Scholz,  MA, RP, REACE, Certified EMDR Therapist – in Canada and USA, respects and understands people’s right to privacy and confidentiality. Information can not be given out without informed consent. Please feel free to discuss our confidentiality process and procedures. We have a legal and professional obligation to report to the appropriate authorities only in cases where individuals are at risk to themselves or others, where there is a suspicion of child abuse, or as requested by court order.