Clairelise Folch Fischer, M.A., A.O.C.A, R.N

OACCPP Certified counsellor, psychotherapist, parenting facilitator, in private practice (all ages). Fluent in English, French and German.

You will be able to benefit from a multi-faceted counselling method that is Goal Oriented, Solution Focused and based on exploring your strengths and the power of positive thought. No need for artistic talent.

Education:

• Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy, ISIS Canada 1996
• Master Degree in Expressive Therapies, Lesley University, Cambridge MA, USA, 1997
• Certification as Parenting Facilitator, PsyCan, Toronto 2001
• Yearly Continuing Education accreditation to maintain certification:
  • International Play Therapy Institute, Kingston ON
  • IEATA (international Expressive Arts Therapy Association) USA, Canada, Switzerland
  • ISIS Canada workshops on "The Arts in Therapy"
  • OACCPP Conferences, Toronto
  • Professional Training Group, Calgary
  • The Hinks-Dellcrest Institute, Toronto

Publications:

• SNAP Oakville, columnist. Monthly articles on "Emotional Health Matters"

Presentations:

• "Art Appreciation & Communication", University Women's Club, Toronto
• "Expressive Arts as Languages in Daily Life and in Psychotherapy", Oakville Parent Child Centre
• "The Arts and their Purpose in Psychotherapy", television interview, COGECO
• "Expressing Through the Arts", day-long workshop for Halton Women's Centre, Oakville
• "De-stressing Through College", ongoing day-long experiential workshops, Level 1 & 2, Studio Folch