my Online Art Therapy - Christel Bodenbender

Christel Bodenbender, MA

Training

I received my Post-Masters Certificate in Art Therapy at the BC School of Art Therapy in Victoria, Canada, and have worked with a diverse range of clients online and in mental health as well as counselling settings.

Approach

I employ a person-centered approach and specialize in struggles around trauma, life transitions, spirituality, depression, anxiety, and addiction. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ clients.

Goal-oriented

At the beginning of the therapy journey, we set a goal for your healing and check in with the progress on this goal in each following session.

Past work

Eric Martin Pavillon, Victoria Mental Health, Victoria BC
Trent Street Studio, Victoria BC
PEERS, Prostitute Empowerment, Education and Resource Society, Victoria BC
Greater Victoria Citizens Counselling Centre, Victoria BC

Memberships

Professional member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA)
Past president of the board overseeing the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy (CiiAT)
Instructor at the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy (CiiAT)

Art Therapy Publications

Co-editor of Virtual Art Therapy
Author of Art Therapy with Virtual Reality - chapter in Virtual Art Therapy
Author of Reducing Anxiety Levels During a Pandemic with Virtual Art Therapy - chapter in Virtual Art Therapy

Yoga

After years of yoga practice, I went on the journey to India to immerse myself in the home country of yoga and received my 200-hour teacher training at Jeevmoksha Yoga Gurukul in Rishikesh and my 300-hour teacher training (Hatha, Hatha Flow, Yin, Ashtanga) at Hatha Yoga World, also in Rishikesh. These rewarding experiences deepened my connection to yoga, meditation and mindfulness.

I have been teaching yoga at

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Interests in languages, travelling, and writing speculative fiction

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