Megan Thompson

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: megan.thompson@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: megan-thompson-art-therapy

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience delivering person-centered art therapy to diverse populations, including adolescents and adults facing complex mental health challenges. Proficient in integrating psychodynamic principles with creative modalities to foster emotional expression, resilience, and personal growth. Successfully developed and implemented group art therapy programs that improved participant engagement by 30% in community mental health settings.

Experience

Art Therapist, CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2020 – present

• Provided individual and group art therapy services to adult inpatients and outpatients with severe mental illness, including psychosis and mood disorders.

• Utilized various art materials and techniques to facilitate emotional processing, reduce anxiety, and enhance coping mechanisms.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate art therapy into holistic treatment plans, contributing to a 15% reduction in crisis interventions for assigned clients.

• Developed and led workshops on art-based stress reduction techniques for staff and patient families.

Art Therapy Intern / Assistant, Youth Without Shelter -- Toronto, Canada

Jan 2018 – Aug 2020

• Facilitated therapeutic art sessions for homeless youth, focusing on self-esteem building, identity exploration, and trauma recovery.

• Assisted in the development and implementation of a structured art therapy program, supporting up to 20 participants weekly.

• Maintained detailed progress notes and contributed to case conferences, ensuring comprehensive client care.

• Organized and curated a public exhibition of youth artwork, promoting community awareness and reducing stigma, which garnered positive local media attention.

Education

Concordia University, MA in Art Therapy -- Montreal, Canada

Sept 2018 – Aug 2020

Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD U), BFA in Fine Arts -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2014 – Apr 2018

Skills

Therapeutic Modalities: Trauma-Informed Practice, Psychodynamic Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Art Therapy (CBAT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Informed Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy

Clinical Skills: Client Assessment, Treatment Planning, Group Facilitation, Crisis Intervention, Therapeutic Alliance Building, Ethical Practice, Documentation, Case Management

Artistic Media: Painting (Acrylic, Watercolour, Oil), Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastels), Sculpture (Clay, Mixed Media), Collage, Digital Art Tools

Professional Competencies: Active Listening, Empathy, Cultural Competency, Communication, Collaboration, Adaptability, Problem-Solving, Research and Evaluation

Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)