Land Acknowledgement
I am a second generation settler, born and raised in Northwest BC. I acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional and unceded territory of the Tsimshian people. I am grateful for the privilege to live and work here.
I would also like to acknowledge the Nisga'a Nation, the traditional land and territory of the Nisga'a Nation and their people. It was through my experience working in this place that I developed these resources.
I acknowledge my own power and authority that was provided for me to create and share these resources. I acknowledge that my actions directly impact the process of treaty; specifically the Calls to Action and the Calls to Social Justice. I acknowledge that I support treaty people and it is in that spirit that I share these resources.
Morgan Reinsbakken, BSc.Psych, DVATI
Professional Art Therapist (BCATA - 0405P)
I would also like to acknowledge the Nisga'a Nation, the traditional land and territory of the Nisga'a Nation and their people. It was through my experience working in this place that I developed these resources.
I acknowledge my own power and authority that was provided for me to create and share these resources. I acknowledge that my actions directly impact the process of treaty; specifically the Calls to Action and the Calls to Social Justice. I acknowledge that I support treaty people and it is in that spirit that I share these resources.
Morgan Reinsbakken, BSc.Psych, DVATI
Professional Art Therapist (BCATA - 0405P)
NVHA On-land ServicesIndividual Art Therapy (IAT)*
IAT sessions offer one-to-one and/or online art therapy. All materials are included. Open to all ages, if younger than 5 years, parents are involved in session time. Transportation to the studio can be arranged if needed. Group Art Therapy (GAT)* GAT sessions offer closed group art therapy. All materials are included. Groups can be open or closed, with a maximum group size of 6, open to all ages. Home sessions can also be arranged. Art Therapy Programming (ATP)* I am currently working with Nisga'a Valley Health Authority (NVHA) to provide art therapy services for their staff and community members on traditional Nisga'a Territory. As part of the NVHA Mental Health Team, we work in collaboration with Nisga'a Child and Family Services (NCFS) and School District 92 (SD.92) to provide holistic and consistent services for Nisga'a families. |
ARTbeat ProgramsCreativity Club at the Gitlaxt'aamiks Rec. Centre
Kids and Youth are welcome to join me and our Nisga'a Youth Art Mentors every other Thursday afternoon in the Wolf Room at the Gitlaxt'aamiks Rec Centre, from 3-5pm. I'll be there with a few materials and you bring your creativity! Family is always welcome to join in too! DBT Skills through art Class at SD.92 I offer workshops coaching DBT Skills practice through art at the schools in all four villages in the Nass Valley. I work in partnership with the teachers and parents/caregivers are always welcome to join us. Parent Support Group - DBT Coaching We offer safe and supportive studio space for parents/caregivers - both past, present & future - to learn about and get support coaching their kids to utilize DBT skills practice through art. Thursday evenings at the Gitwinksihlkw Health Centre. We are working toward working in collaboration with Knowledge-Keepers to be able to offer workshops in Tool-making, Design and traditional Nisga'a Ceremony. We also meet at the Hot Springs - keep your eye out for posters. DBT Skills Workbooks and Workshops I am happy to offer mental health workbooks, workshops and home/office/classroom visuals for teachers, social workers, counsellors and caregivers. -Popular activities include: -WiseMind123, including the Medicine Wheel, -Cheerleading stickers and cards, -Loving Kindness Rocks, -Honouring What Roots You, -Planting Pots of Remembrance - ECM ... and more! |
*Transportation to the studio or program-site(s) can be arranged if needed.
Referrals
call 250-633-5000 to book or reschedule your session at the health Centre in your community. referral forms can be filled out by yourself, a service provider or in-session, then sent to [email protected].
Cancellations
To cancel a session, 24 hours notice is required, call NVHA reception at 250-633-5000. If notice is not received the session will be considered a 'no-show'; 3 consecutive no-shows and/or unresponsiveness will result in your file being referred out to ensure continuity of care. Attendance is always voluntary. Consideration will be given in the event of emergency circumstances and/or cultural duties.