Past Creative Counselling Groups
Creative Kids' Groups: Building Emotional Wellness Through Art & Story
Led by Kate Griffin, Registered Social Worker, and Jenny Robertson, MSW Intern, our Creative Groups offer a unique blend of therapeutic play, art-making, and narrative exploration for children in Grades 1–6. These groups are designed to help kids learn essential mental wellness skills—like understanding emotions, managing anxiety and stress, and practicing self-regulation—through engaging, hands-on activities. By combining creative therapeutic techniques with a warm, community-focused environment, children build emotional resilience, confidence, and connection with others.
Featured here, Name it to Tame it Group.
Name it to Tame it: Exploring Emotions Through Creativity
A Hands-On Journey into Emotional Awareness, Held September 13th, 2025
In the world of emotional regulation, there’s a simple yet powerful idea: “If you can name it, you can tame it.” Recognizing and naming emotions are the first steps toward understanding and managing them — especially for children who are just beginning to explore their inner worlds.
In this psychoeducational creative group, children came together to learn about the wide range of emotions we experience and how those feelings can show up in our bodies. Using the Emotion Wheel, they discovered just how many different ways we can feel — from joy and excitement to frustration and worry.
Through open conversation and shared stories, participants connected with one another, reflecting on times they had experienced various emotions. To bring these lessons to life, each child then created a home for a new “pet”, thoughtfully filling it with items meant to bring their pet comfort.
Each creation was as unique as the child who made it — some cozy and colorful, others imaginative and full of surprises. As they worked, children shared the stories behind their choices, weaving heartfelt narratives about care, empathy, and understanding.
This activity offered more than just creative expression — it gave children the tools to recognize, name, and nurture their emotions in a fun and meaningful way.
A reminder that Name it to Tame it is available for individual or small group booking through our booking site by selecting “Creative Counselling (105 minutes)”, under Team Member, Jenny Robertson, MSW Intern.