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The Kutenai Art Therapy Institute offers a comprehensive and immersive art therapy training program.

The Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (KATI) is an art therapy school offering a fully accredited, two-year, graduate-level diploma program. Our curriculum embodies the interplay between creativity, land-based practice, and collective care, expressed through transformative education and community service. Students can take the program in one of two formats: campus hybrid or online hybrid. We are located in the beautiful mountain town of Nelson, British Columbia, on unceded Indigenous territory.

10/28/2026

🌿🎨 Get Lost, I'm Grieving: A Grief Group for Adults

📅 Mondays, Nov. 9th - Dec. 7th | 6pm-8pm PT

📍 Kutenai Art Therapy Institute | Nelson, BC

💲 Total $50.00 CAD ($10 per group session)

Registration open until Nov. 4th, 2026.

The aim of Get Lost, I'm Grieving is to provide a closed, in-person art therapy group for adults (18+). Participants will come together with facilitators in a non-hierarchical exploration through the varied landscapes of grief.

This group will be offered in person at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute to adults experiencing grief at any stage. Participants are required to complete an intake to determine group readiness prior to attending sessions. No art experience required.

This student-led art therapy group is part of a practicum placement. All sessions are conducted under the supervision of a registered art therapist in alignment with KATI's ethical and educational guidelines.

Facilitated by Art Therapy Interns Dara van der Meulen, Esteban Acosta, and Jaimie Ford

💌 To register, please email facilitator first to introduce yourself and receive an access code.

📧 [email protected]

Registration – Access Code Required. Register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dv1/2494951/r/fb

10/27/2026

🎨✨ COMING SOON! Art of Art Therapy Supervision: Level One

Registration closes November 1!

What does it mean to develop your identity as an art therapy supervisor?

Join Monica Carpendale for Level One: Foundations of Art Therapy Supervision, part of KATI's newly expanded professional development pathway!

🌿 Explore relational and arts-based supervision through experiential learning, reflection and creative practice.

✨ What you'll explore:

Relational supervision and the Seven-Eyed Model

Cultural humility and creating cultural safety

Response art, metaphor and creative supervision invitations

Compassion fatigue, burnout and resilience

Developing your unique supervisory identity

Whether you're preparing to supervise for the first time or looking to deepen your existing practice, this course invites you to explore the art of supervision beyond theory and technique.

📅 Wednesdays, November 4 – December 2, 2026
🕒 3:00–6:00 PM PST
💻 Online
💲 $895 CAD
⏰ Register by November 1!

🌱 This is the first step in KATI's comprehensive Art of Art Therapy Supervision Series, offering progressive learning, advanced training and mentorship opportunities. Register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aats/2356061/r/fb

Don't miss this opportunity to learn with Monica Carpendale!

10/27/2026

🔥 BREATHING FIRE: Exploring Anger Through Expressive Art Making 🔥⁠
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Of course you’re angry. This experiential art workshop invites women and non-binary folks to explore anger through art-making and embodied creative practices.

Rather than something to suppress, fix, or overcome, anger is welcomed with curiosity.
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✨ Workshop Details⁠
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📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026⁠
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT⁠
📍 KATI Studio | Nelson, BC⁠
💲 $10 per participant⁠
⏰ Registration closes November 9⁠
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🌿 No previous art-making or art therapy experience necessary!⁠
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Participants will engage with a variety of art materials and creative invitations to give form to, express, and witness anger. This is an opportunity for personal reflection and shared witnessing, while choosing your own level of engagement throughout the experience.

No previous art-making or art therapy experience is necessary.

This student-led art therapy group is part of a practicum placement. All sessions are conducted under the supervision of a registered art therapist in alignment with KATI's ethical and educational guidelines.

Facilitated by Tara Cameron, Alivia Soares, and Emily Spiler.
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💌 Interested in joining? Email [email protected] to introduce yourself and receive your registration access code.⁠
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Learn more and register - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tc/2478300/r/fb⁠
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10/26/2026

This workshop is coming up fast!

Walking Between: DBT & Art Therapy Series⁠
PART TWO: Interpersonal Effectiveness⁠
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We have all struggled in relationships at some point in our lives, so how do we build healthier relationships while staying connected to ourselves?⁠
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Join Nikki Featherstone ⁠ (BAACS, DKATI, RCAT) for Part Two of Walking Between, a four-week online workshop exploring Interpersonal Effectiveness through Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Art Therapy skills, creative art-making, and reflection.⁠
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Discover practical and creative approaches to:⁠
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- Build and maintain healthy relationships ⁠
- Communicate needs and establish boundaries ⁠
- Navigate conflict with greater confidence ⁠
- Balance your own needs with those of others ⁠
- Strengthen connection, self-respect and understanding⁠
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Through theory, hands-on art experientials and guided reflection, participants will develop skills that support both personal growth and professional practice.⁠
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📅 Tuesdays, November 17 – December 8, 2026 ⁠
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM PT ⁠
💻 Online via Zoom ⁠
💲 $495 CAD⁠
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No prerequisites! Part Two can be taken independently, and no previous art experience is required.⁠
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Registration is open! Join us for Part Two of Walking Between. Calendar link in bio.⁠
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10/16/2026

🎨🌿 Opening Up: Exploring Sexuality for Art Therapists

How do our own experiences, beliefs and relationships with sexuality influence the way we support others?

The Kutenai Art Therapy Institute invites art therapists and mental health professionals in the Nelson area to participate in a unique, individual art therapy research study exploring sexuality, identity and the therapeutic relationship.

Through creative expression and reflection, participants will have the opportunity to explore their own experiences, questions and feelings around sexuality while considering how greater self-awareness can inform their professional practice.

✨ What to Expect:

Six individual, one-hour art therapy sessions

An additional intake and closing session

Creative exploration of sexuality, identity and personal beliefs

A supportive, affirming and client-led therapeutic space

🌿 Facilitated by Alivia, a second-year KATI art therapy student whose practice is grounded in feminist, anti-oppressive and sex-positive approaches.

📍 KATI Studio | Nelson, BC
📅 Booking available until October 31, 2026
💲 $30 per session | Financial barriers should not prevent participation

Sessions are individually scheduled to accommodate participants and the six-session exploration.

This student-led research study is part of a supervised art therapy practicum, guided by KATI's ethical and educational standards.

💌 Interested in participating?
Contact [email protected] to learn more or book through the KATI Jane App. For more information: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kati/2478268

✨ Opening up to our own experiences can deepen how we understand, connect with and support others.

10/14/2026

Walking Between: DBT & Art Therapy Series
PART TWO: Interpersonal Effectiveness

We have all struggled in relationships at some point in our lives, so how do we build healthier relationships while staying connected to ourselves?

Join Nikki Featherstone ⁠ (BAACS, DKATI, RCAT) for Part Two of Walking Between, a four-week online workshop exploring Interpersonal Effectiveness through Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Art Therapy skills, creative art-making, and reflection.

Discover practical and creative approaches to:

- Build and maintain healthy relationships
- Communicate needs and establish boundaries
- Navigate conflict with greater confidence
- Balance your own needs with those of others
- Strengthen connection, self-respect and understanding

Through theory, hands-on art experientials and guided reflection, participants will develop skills that support both personal growth and professional practice.

📅 Tuesdays, November 17 – December 8, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM PT
💻 Online via Zoom
💲 $495 CAD

No prerequisites! Part Two can be taken independently, and no previous art experience is required.

Registration is open! Join us for Part Two of Walking Between.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kati/2349486/r/fb

09/30/2026

🧡 Truth and Reconciliation Day – September 30 🧡 ⁠
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Today, we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and the ongoing impact of colonialism on Indigenous families and communities.⁠
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At KATI, we believe art therapy is not neutral. As a community of healers and learners, we commit to truth, cultural humility, and action in the spirit of reconciliation.⁠
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✊🏽 Our Pledge⁠
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We pledge to:⁠
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- Listen to and amplify Indigenous voices⁠
- Confront colonial harm within art therapy⁠
- Embed cultural safety and land-based knowledge in our work⁠
- Foster relationships rooted in respect and reciprocity⁠
- Create spaces for intergenerational healing through creative expression⁠
- Continue to learn ⁠
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🧡 Reconciliation is not a day—it’s a practice.⁠
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09/30/2026

🌕 FAST APPROACHING: Walking Between: DBT & Art Therapy Series! 🎨⁠
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We’re excited to welcome back Nikki Featherstone (BAACS, DKATI, RCAT) for this unique integration of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Art Therapy.⁠
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Part One: Core Mindfulness begins October 6!⁠
📅 Tuesdays | 5:30–7:30 PM PT⁠
💻 Online via Zoom⁠
🎨 Theory + art experientials + reflection⁠
🌿 For personal growth and professional development⁠
✨ No art experience required⁠
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The four-part series explores Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance and Emotion Regulation, offering creative tools to support resilience, emotional balance and connection.⁠
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💡 Save 10% when registering for all four workshops.⁠
October 6 is almost here. Reserve your spot!⁠
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Register for Walking Between - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kati/2349486/r/fb
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09/29/2026

🚨 This event is coming up fast 🎨✨

Psychedelics & Art Therapy begins October 5!

Join Charmaine Husum for this newly expanded professional training exploring how art therapy, somatic approaches and the creative process can support psychedelic preparation and integration within a trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework.

🌿 Two progressive parts | 24 CE hours
💻 Live online + recordings available
✨ Save $99 when registering for the complete series

Registration is closing soon. Don’t miss your chance to join us!
Register Now - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/psychedelicsandarttherapy/2349850/r/fb

09/29/2026

🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW! FREE WEBINAR! 🎨✨

The landscape of Art Therapy Supervision in Canada is changing. Are you ready for what’s ahead?
Join Monica Carpendale for a timely conversation about the new RCAT-S designation, upcoming supervision requirements and what it means to grow into your identity as a supervisor.
📅 Tuesday, September 29
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM PT
💻 Online | FREE
🌿 Learn about the changes.
🎨 Explore the art of supervision.
💬 Bring your questions.
✨ Discover KATI’s evolving supervision pathway.
Don’t miss this conversation!
👉 Register FREE - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aats/2429163/r/fb

Address

191 Baker Street 2nd Floor
Nelson, BC
V1L4H1

Website

https://www.kutenaiarttherapy.com/

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