34 | How Art Therapy Can Support Children and Adolescents

In this month’s episode, Janet welcomes Catherine Lau, a registered psychotherapist and certified art therapist from The Giving Tree, a counseling center in Toronto. As an expert in applied behavior analysis, Catherine works with families and individuals of all ages experiencing challenges, including acquired brain injury, depression, anxiety, and complex medical conditions. During their conversation, Janet and Catherine explore what art therapy is and what makes it unique compared to other therapy approaches. They explore how art therapy can be both directive and non-directive, depending on the needs of the child or adolescent, and how it is especially useful for those who have a hard time expressing themselves. They also discuss how art therapy can be used in family therapy and how to approach the process with curiosity, focusing on the process rather than the final product. For more information on the work we do at CATCH, please visit our website.