Healing with Guided Drawing Workshop

Blending traditional and western sensorimotor healing practices, this workshop will allow connection with our body, mind and spirit through play and art therapy. The workshop will incorporate a bilateral drawing approach that supports body mapping in a trauma-informed way. It will feel like giving yourselves an internal massage with the goal of fostering deep connections to yourself and others.

This event is a 4 day workshop that is divided into two parts , each 2 days for a total of 4 days.

Date Part 1:  Nov 15th, 16th

Date Part 2:  Nov 22nd, 23rd

Time:  1 pm – 4 pm

You be guided through this experience by Marianna Shturman.

Marianna Shturman has over 20 years of clinical experience in a non-for-profit sector working with culturally diverse groups including close to 17 years working with Indigenous communities and/or on Indigenous-specific issues. She is currently in private practice working with Indigenous peoples, among other populations, in a holistic way and offers individual, couple and group therapy as well as clinical supervision and professional development seminars. Over the years, Marianna has collaborated in developing and facilitating strength-based healing programs and processes for Indigenous communities, working alongside traditional knowledge keepers and healers. Marianna was also involved and brought her research expertise in multiple community-based participatory research projects resulting in advocacy for Indigenous self-determination and control over health and wellness services. In addition to her strong clinical and research skills, Marianna has many years of experience in planning and managing holistic programs with emphasis on integrating mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and social health. Dr. Shturman was born in Moscow, former Soviet Union, lived in New York for 13 years and currently resides in Ottawa with her husband, daughter, and extended family.