ART THERAPIST MA, ATPQ
About Jennifer As a Therapist
Jennifer Wiley-Vallerand is a registered art therapist experienced in the school setting, elder care and youth population. Jennifer has recently graduated with a masters degree in Art Therapy from the University of Concordia. She has previously many years of experience working with a neurodiverse clientele in private and school settings. Now Jennifer is combining her pervious experience to offer Art Therapy with a focus on:
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Verbal and nonverbal methods of expressing and exploring emotions.
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Assisting the client to develop a deeper understanding of themselves through creative exploration of their experiences.
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Supporting a systematic exploration of the clients sensory experiences, to encourage an understanding of their physical and emotional balance through the exploration of art materials and creative processes.
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Supporting the clients ability to see new perspectives and find new ways to resolve problems and lead to renewed wellness.
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Encouraging the client to reach a balance between experiencing the present moment and dealing with their worries and concerns.
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As an artist, Jennifer enjoys working in many different media to create emotional and sculptural paintings and portraits. She has a unique emotionally-driven approach to her art. Jennifer's personal experience with the healing process of her art practice is foundational for her desire to help others through the use of creative processes.
After spending years learning both formally and informally about colour, texture and technique using different mediums such as snow, ice, steel, wood, concrete and fabric, Jennifer enjoys experimenting while she creates. She currently enjoys working with a fusion of sewing, sculpture, painting and drawing.
Jennifer’s artistic inspiration is fundamentally emotional. Each piece starts without any plan or expectation - it develops from emotional exploration guiding the creative process. Many influences contribute to the investigation; personal frustration, desires, peace and expectations are expressed. Brush stroke, texture, and found materials are used to bring about an intentional and meaningful representation unique to the moment of each work. Jennifer enjoys carefully considering the story and meaning found in the materials used for each work.
About Jennifer As an Artist
