About Sylvia Calatayud

​I am certified in Art Therapy from Kutenai Art Therapy Institute and am on my path to getting my certification as a Trauma-Informed Expressive Art Therapist. 

I have been practicing Art Therapy since 2014, and I am a member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association. 

I have a Masters degree in Adult Education. I am a Mount Saint Vincent University professor and work in the settlement and immigration sector. 

I use Cultural Humility and a culturally informed framework, a feminist, client-centred and somatic approach in my Art Therapy practice. 

In my Art Therapy practices, I use a mind-and-body approach using breathing and mindful techniques, body movement, artmaking and photography to support the wellness of mind and body, resilience, trauma, grief and. 

My goal is to provide a safe space where people can explore their experiences, connect with their feelings and emotions, and find strategies using inner strength, community and family support. I focus on people’s strengths to create therapeutic approaches and their well-being goals. I offer services to individuals, families, dyads and groups.