Doane House Hospice

Bereavement Art Therapy Program

It was her voice that made the sky acutest at its vanishing.She measured to the hour its solitude.She was the single artificer of the world in which she sang.And when she sang, the sea, whatever self it had, Became the self that was her song, for she was the maker.   - Wallace Stevens

Child Program

Art Therapy programs at Doane House Hospice allow bereaved children to honour the most precious memories associated with their parent, grandparent, sibling, or friend.

Bereaved children need time to explore the concept  of death and to  find a safe, non-judgmental space to work through feelings of loss.  This series of paintings,  entitled “Daddy in the Driveway,” was completed over a period of eighteen months.

Adult Program

After the loss of a loved one, there may be many intense feelings such as hopelessness, guilt, anger, or a sense of abandonment.  Spontaneous art making allows for a visceral expression of feelings that cannot be expressed in words.

Group settings provide opportunities to share precious memories, and honour the lives of loved ones.  It is always a privilege to lead a Bereavement Art Therapy Group and listen to the stories of courage and love.