https://www.artsbasedwellbeing.com/home daily 1.0 2022-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1617858750372-RM43TFR589B1U5A6ODGU/Asset+1%402x.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1619210314533-VMA28MKND5A538DXMMIO/Asset+4.png Home Supports Mental Health and Wellness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1619210366840-98KIIKKLXVLUCWIUUK47/Asset+3.png Home Create arts-based communities and safe spaces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1619210349098-U9I4J9ZMOORJ46UJX7P2/Asset+2.png Home Fun and engaging teaching techniques https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1619210330115-8MJ7FS7YGYBENGGQB1C2/Asset+1.png Home Access restorative creative art activities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1619210405496-U22MOVE7ZL3EXFMRW222/Asset+5.png Home Build and nourish your confidence in art-making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/e2432ecd-3542-4e0c-9061-3d7a159d4a3b/IF-0157-smaller.png Home - Isabel Fryszberg OT Reg (Ont.) Arts-Based Well-Being grew from my work as an artist and occupational therapist. Over 20 years ago, I brought these two passions together through my work. I discovered both personally and in the communities that I worked with that art-making and the occupational therapy framework generated a profound sense of resilience and well-being that is highly needed in our challenging times. I offer a toolbox with online courses, workshops and coaching to share the skills and tools needed so you can build resilience for yourself, your work practice or your community. https://www.artsbasedwellbeing.com/who-this-is-for daily 0.75 2021-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1616558543382-9J55ZJXRF4P2GZMG64VK/Asset+1.png Who This is For https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1616559377716-0XS6VFD2TL06SNYPEIHB/Asset+3.png Who This is For https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1616559501995-S9SOGCBPRE1Z3L09NNEL/Asset+2.png Who This is For https://www.artsbasedwellbeing.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-07-09 https://www.artsbasedwellbeing.com/my-story daily 0.75 2023-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1624563588155-X3TCFZSI7NP9EKEEYEVY/Asset+11.png My Story - I was fortunate to discover drawing and painting at a young age. My parents were Holocaust survivors and that kind of trauma can be carried from one generation to the next. The hours of simple artistic pleasure became my oasis of joy and strength while growing up. Artistic expression continues to be my sanctuary and source of resilience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/8569ec0f-7962-46d7-b20c-9000a508a167/IF-0154.jpg My Story - Today, I am known for my work as an arts-based registered occupational therapist as well as a practicing visual artist, musician, and filmmaker. I continue to cultivate a safe place for focus, freedom, and exuberance through the arts for individuals, trainers, and communities. I have worked with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, non-profit groups, health, corporate and social organizations to create wellness through the arts. I am also an adjunct lecturer and consultant for the University of Toronto Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1619627473901-T2MJHRPEK8PYTAGUPCTT/Asset+6.png My Story - Creative Works Studio I founded Creative Works Studio, the innovative, arts-based, occupational therapy program for adults living with mental health and addiction issues, which I ran for over twenty years in my role as creative lead at St. Michael’s Hospital. I have left the program yet draw from the success, and from the experience of best practices that program achieved and continues to provide for its participants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1619718176368-0XWTRG12GUX6R39Y29O4/mural.jpg My Story - How I Engage with the Community I conduct workshops and online courses nationally and internationally on Art and Well-Being for health practitioners, artists, and students. I provide individual coaching/mentoring and run a private practice. I integrate all my creative endeavors with integrity and a passionate desire to combine art-making and well-being. If you wish to learn more about me as a practicing visual artist and singer songwriter, please visit www.isabelfryszberg.com https://www.artsbasedwellbeing.com/learn daily 0.75 2025-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1627058013803-1QZAA7QMS611779GH365/IMG_4263.jpg Learn - Toolbox The Arts-Based Well-Being Toolbox is an 8-week practical and engaging online training program that will guide you through the steps needed to start, lead and facilitate your own arts-based program, while nourishing your own creativity. The program will cover 7 essential tools necessary to create a thriving and resilient community: Leadership Development Group Facilitation Creating Community Compassion & Care Engagement & Participation Creativity through the Arts Grant Writing & Partnership Celebration & Education https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1626988825425-M6KILLPQZXUORYHFTVF7/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-27%2Bat%2B4.07.41%2BPM.jpg Learn - Instructional Videos Easy to follow videos that will guide you through artful activities to nourish your own personal well-being or to use as an instructional resource for building your own arts-based programming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1630084306299-DSQ5IS7LVOTVM593WK64/IMG_1382.jpg Learn - Creative Campfires Membership The Creative Campfires are a monthly opportunity to gather online for 90 minutes and create art in a safe and supportive community. I will share art-making practices that are freeing, fun and restorative. These practices are ones I've used in my own art, writing and music, as well as the art making programs that I have developed in my therapeutic and educational work and communities. It will be a creative meditative space to still your mind, stretch your art making and gain new insights. We will take time to reflect, share discoveries, challenges and invite change. In this community, you will find the support you need for your personal growth and in turn these skills will help in your day-to-day life. Throughout our workshops, I will share art tips, techniques, resources and self-care strategies. I will teach you to work with new materials and guide you through many different art-making practices such as, mindful watercolours, smashbooking, mixed media painting, songwriting and zine making. I look forward to guiding you and sharing in your creative journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1626988784606-1LMXH6ZNHTPMQR14J5Y4/IMG_7275.jpg Learn - Coaching Individual or group coaching sessions are available to help kickstart and support you in your creative wellness journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6025baab6f4cbc37417cc3cf/1626988728693-5XVSR45MMS9ECC7YFN4U/IMG_4271.jpg Learn - Self-Care Practice Toolbox The Arts-Based Creative Self-Care Practice Toolbox is a practical and engaging training program with live weekly, hands-on group art sessions. I will present a number of creative and mindful art exercises to inspire, relax and give you confidence in creating. You will also receive weekly informative and interactive course modules that you will find to be both timely and restorative! https://www.artsbasedwellbeing.com/newsletter-signup daily 0.75 2021-08-25 https://www.artsbasedwellbeing.com/signup-thank-you daily 0.75 2021-08-25 https://www.artsbasedwellbeing.com/signup-confirmation daily 0.75 2021-08-25 https://www.artsbasedwellbeing.com/terms daily 0.75 2021-12-02