GET TO KNOW ME
Ellen (Yi-Ting) Chang | Professional Art Therapist, BFA, DVATI
I have a fine art degree specializing in visual art. I completed my training as an art therapist at Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. My former work was a 3D animator creator, dedicated to modern and reproduction of Taiwanese indigenous culture through animation; and had worked as a journalist interviewed diligent entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative industry of Taiwan. My interest in people, along with my passion for visual art guided me to pursue further as an art therapist.
ART THERAPY WITH ELLEN
I am a professional art therapist in good standing with the Canadian Art Therapy Association (#41864182) and I follow their ethical codes.
I believe everyone has their unique way of perceiving and being in the world. Stem from that idea, I apply integrative approaches with the lead of a client-centred approach to art therapy. This style combines various therapeutic models and approaches tailored to each client's therapy needs.
In my session, my clients are considered as active participants, collaboratively exploring in a safe, non-judgmental space and achieve therapy goals. We will discover and unravel the issues by breaking them down into manageable steps, maximize clients’ self-efficacy and enhance self-actualization.
Through the therapeutic relationship, clients can perceive their challenges from a different angle while unravelling their creativity in problem-solving techniques. Identify the undesirable pattern and behaviour through deeper comprehensive insight into their causes by using both artistic and verbal exploration. Establish clients’ confidence, self-acceptance, and strength to live a more fulfilled life.
EMPOWERMENT
I believe that art therapy opens a pathway to
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Expend the possibility of self-awareness and self-fulfillment
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Discover the cause of difficulty and strengthen esteem
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Recognize a person’s strength and the ability to cope and resolve their issues
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Empower one’s self-efficacy through a comprehensive yet playful exploration
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Establish an enjoyable, trustworthy relationship with self and others around you
MY MISSION
My mission is to help clients understanding their resilience, ability, and value their capacity to foster a positive change. Every step towards achieving a better version of yourself and completion.