Groups
BC Cancer has several art therapy groups. Some groups are offered online over Zoom and some are offered in-person at BC Cancer - Vancouver. Making art with a group gives you the same benefits as a one-on-one session with an art therapist. In a group, you also get to connect with other people.
All groups are for people with cancer and their family members. You can access art therapy from the time you are diagnosed with cancer until 18 months after your active treatment ends.
To register for an art therapy group, click on one of the
Register links below. The calendar on our Support Programs page has more information on art therapy and other groups being offered.
This group introduces some photography techniques and exercises. No camera or previous photography experience is required.
You can register by clicking
here.
Art + Music Therapy Groups
Art + Music therapy can be used for expression as well as stress reduction.
The Art + Music Studio Group meets once per month, online. Participants can join from home using their own art supplies. Registration is required.
The next session is October 23rd, 1:00 - 3:00pm.
Register here.
The Creative Arts & Relaxation Group meets in-person at the Vancouver Lodge, 575 West 10th Avenue. Registrations is required, To register email shankinson@bccancer.bc.ca.
Join our in-person knitting circle at the BC Cancer. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
Vancouver Centre will be hosting a knitting circle every Thursday for the month of October (October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30).
These groups are hosted at the BC Cancer Vancouver Centre Library is at 675 West 10th Avenue, first floor of the BC Cancer Research Centre.
Register
HERE.
Victoria Centre sessions are drop in every other Tuesday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm (October 7th and 21st).
This group is located at BC Cancer - Victoria Library (by the fireplace on the 3rd floor). Please call 250.519.5517 for more information.
These workshops are an ideal way to discover your creativity and connect with others. We provide the materials and you do not need any experience to join.
Held in-person at BC Cancer - Vancouver. The following workshops are scheduled:
Intro to Art Therapy – Oct 1, 10-12:00
- Discover more about art therapy and try your hand at some introductory exercises.
Expressing Gratitude – Oct 8, 10-12:00
- Learn some creative exercises for practicing gratitude.
Letting Go Like Leaves – Oct 15, 10-12:00
- Celebrate the beauty of the season and learn some lessons from the trees in this creative workshop.
To register, please email:
shankinson@bccancer.bc.ca
A group for younger adults with cancer, who are about 20 to 40 years old. It meets the second Tuesday of the month on Zoom, 10:30am - 12:00pm.
This group connects members with others who are the same age. We focus on topics specific to young adults with cancer. We do some creative journaling and art exercises together.
Register for the Young Adults Group
Support is available for families who have a parent living with cancer. Therapy is targeted to families with kids who are about 3 – 16 years old.
Register
