https://www.heartenarttherapy.com/maternal-wellness daily 0.75 2025-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/8ab07b9e-a611-4237-9d24-d1843cd47fd8/OONA_NOV2020_19.jpg Maternal Wellness - Maternal Wellness arts-based therapy & creative wellness for pregnancy, new mother/parenthood and beyond… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/1610585458751-I40D8QX1EYO2KMCUAD6A/OONA_NOV2020_12+%283%29.jpg Maternal Wellness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/1610585657908-M9ETNIYN7BOXVBEY8UYU/OONA_NOV2020_43+%282%29.jpg Maternal Wellness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/1607644051587-MQSJSO1U8BNJWJZ5W5VA/OONA_NOV2020_52.jpg Maternal Wellness - “We need to do a better job educating women about what sorts of psychological experiences they’re going to encounter during pregnancy and new motherhood that’s based on identity shift and hormones and relationship changes and body changes.” — Dr. Alexandra Sacks, Redefining Motherhood: Matrescence and Debunking the Myth of the Perfect Mother — Episode #110 The Startup Pregnant Podcast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/1607632629318-8CM43B43WJQ37H6TIALG/OMCCLURE+-+marked+moments+detail+from+side+vertical+-+WEB.jpg Maternal Wellness - My Creative Journey As a mother to a young child, I deeply value the creative process as a primary tool for my own personal wellness. When I was pregnant, I felt strange and ambivalent to the whole thing. It was not sunny, rainbow and lollipops experience for me, rather it was full of (dis)connections to my sense of self as well as big questions, odd sensations, and general anxiety. My creative practice enabled me to voice the things I was uncertain, confused or scared about. It provided me with a sense of strength and was a supportive friend when I felt uncomfortable with what was happening. Despite having supportive maternal care, the immense changes and physical complications of childbirth left me feeling there has to be more space to explore and process the hard stuff. The stuff which we are often taken surprised by, the stuff we are unprepared for, the stuff which can make us feel like a not-good enough mother. As an artist and art therapist, my personal art practice has become deeply informed by my unfolding relationship to motherhood. It has provided me a space to be honest, open and vulnerable. I wish that my work as an art therapist and artist may attempt to deconstruct and augment the discourse on how and what it feels like to “mother”. If you want to learn more about my art practice, please visit my online portfolio (click below). — Oona https://www.heartenarttherapy.com/home daily 1.0 2025-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/4d66ef6d-5430-4209-8c24-d7a91d09415f/OONA_NOV2020_12+%282%29.jpg Home - Art therapy for adults Whether you're seeking to process past experiences, navigate current challenges, or simply rediscover your creative spark, the creative process is here to support you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/1607561667445-X9GKNWVNZHE7E8GXRXDE/OONA_NOV2020_49.jpg Home - Art Therapy for Children Using creative exploration to nurture resiliency, confidence and self-expression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/e9c14473-47de-4d5f-a042-6e98c85d65f2/OONA_NOV2020_04.jpg Home - Maternal Wellness (pregnancy, new parenthood & beyond) Use the creative process to express and understand your changed sense of self-identity, self-worth, emotional wellness, physical changes, and personal expectations as a result of pregnancy and parenthood. https://www.heartenarttherapy.com/pricing daily 0.75 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/1611172374855-ZQV14P18NZ5CP5ROAD29/OONA_NOV2020_44.jpg Pricing & Policies - Pricing & Cancellation Policy Pricing & How/Where Do We Meet Oona is currently offering virtual art therapy. We will use whatever ‘art’ materials you have available, no art studio is necessary to create. For virtual art therapy you will need access to a stable internet connection, a Zoom account, a computer, laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone and a dedicated space to make art. For young clients, parental guidance or assistance is welcome and recommended when setting up the computer and art space. Individual sessions start at $100/ hr For more detailed information regarding types of sessions, rates and to chat about personal needs, please contact Oona. *note: please let Oona know if there are any allergies or sensitivities which might impact the choice of art materials Cancellation Policy If you are unable to attend a session, it is your responsibility to inform Oona in advance. Missed appointments & appointments that are cancelled with less than 24 hour notice are charged the full session fee. Please cancel an appointment by texting, calling or emailing the day before the scheduled session (24 hours advance notice). https://www.heartenarttherapy.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-03-07 https://www.heartenarttherapy.com/child-art-therapy daily 0.75 2025-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/d0135211-0f3f-4235-bf21-2fdcc7270713/OONA_NOV2020_48+%282%29.jpg Child & Teen Art Therapy - Art Therapy for Children & TEENS Using creative exploration to nurture resiliency, confidence and self-expression. https://www.heartenarttherapy.com/about daily 0.75 2025-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/1610567419309-X8B9A1V19DFEBTG6L2A3/OONA_NOV2020_13+%283%29.jpg About - About Hearten heart-en | give heart to; to inspire with confidence, encourage; rouse to energy or enthusiasm; animate, cheer Welcome to Hearten, a space held with intention and care! I'm Oona McClure, a Registered Canadian Art Therapist and visual artist who understands that healing is a journey, and art becomes a gentle companion on that path. My approach? It's deeply client-centered, meaning you are at the heart of every session. We'll navigate your journey with a trauma-informed, strength-based lens, and use somatically engaged art practices. This means we will move at your pace, honoring your experiences and the wisdom held within your body. Whether you're seeking to process past experiences, navigate current challenges, or simply rediscover your creative spark, I'm here to support you. I've witnessed the profound shifts that occur when we create space for authentic expression, both in private sessions and through community partnerships. Together, we will nurture your resilience, cultivate self-compassion, and create space for new possibilities to unfold. My art supplies are ready for you – pens, paint, yarn, fabric, modeling clay, and all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/1610567297344-5TV5P275725E4ZKZ0G40/OONA_NOV2020_25+%282%29.jpg About - About Oona Oona has deep respect for artistic communication and views art-making processes as enriching places for inquiry, empowerment, comfort, and relational connection. Her education, professional experience, and comprehensive skill set bridge the spheres of arts-based therapy and community arts programming. As founder of Hearten Art Therapy & Creative Wellness, Oona delivers engaging arts-based therapy in private practice and in partnership with local community programs. She has extensive experience facilitating groups and employing arts-based therapy to serve a wide range of clients, including those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, attachment issues, as well as clients who identify as neurodiverse. Oona also holds the position of Academic and Clinical Supervisor at the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy where she is actively involved in supporting emerging art therapists and contributing to the field through ongoing research. With a profound appreciation for the power of artistic communication and a commitment to the healing arts, Oona creates an environment where every client's unique narrative is supported. She nurtures an atmosphere of confidence, resiliency, and healing where each individual can find solace, joy, and growth. Oona is a graduate of the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute and a Registered Canadian Art Therapist (312-R-22). Oona also offers clinical supervision to students and professional art therapists in-person and online. Oona lives in Victoria, BC on the unceded Coast Salish Territory of the lək̓wəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ nations. As an immigrant and settler, she is grateful to live, learn, play, create, and raise her family on these beautiful lands. To learn more about Oona's personal art practice, please take a peek over HERE. Oona McClure (she/her) | BA, DVATI, RCAT https://www.heartenarttherapy.com/what-is-art-therapy daily 0.75 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/1607563592117-WI9PVUKVIKZ4M4FKO1JN/OONA_NOV2020_10.jpg Art Therapy - What Is It? - The big question! What is art therapy? Art therapy is a unique therapeutic practice where challenging thoughts, emotions and experiences are creatively explored, voiced and processed. Art therapy offers support by nurturing a safe environment for self-exploration where you can process and express feelings about your personal stories. The process of voicing stories through art-making (for example drawing, painting, sewing) can be immensely empowering, transformative, joyful, and healing. It fosters confidence, resiliency, positive relational connection, and mental wellness. Even though it is often considered a great fit for children because their most familiar and natural form of communication is play, art therapy is a wonderful therapeutic modality for all ages. AND the most super-duper important thing to remember is that no artistic experience or talent is needed to enjoy the benefits of the creative process! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/a8308ca6-de4b-4a46-a0b4-6b7e3bc731bb/OONA_NOV2020_08.jpg Art Therapy - What Is It? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/1610567841203-YE63UIG7XOMWL3LLR7U9/OONA_NOV2020_48+%282%29.jpg Art Therapy - What Is It? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/1610567900702-N01VJDI9I4G34XDKFS2I/OONA_NOV2020_03.jpg Art Therapy - What Is It? https://www.heartenarttherapy.com/workshops daily 0.75 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/f4122e7d-aa83-4acc-9bd0-53116db521a8/Copy+of+tactile+journey.jpg Workshops - tactile journey. A workshop to creatively explore your journey as mother, caregiver, & parent. Participants will be invited to use simple hand sewing techniques to create a map| image| record of their journeys. Prompts, brainstorming and collective sharing will be supported throughout. No art experience necessary for this creative wellness workshop! Your story, your experience, your wellness. $40 CDN (a suggested materials list of readily available supplies will be provided) SATURDAY, MAY 3 | 1:00 – 3:00pm PST Live online Zoom hangout Space is limited Email for more details and to register https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/1615497222900-NIFZN9VX3TZM5ZMEUIT5/honest+motherhood.jpg Workshops - honest motherhood. For those who wish to creatively explore and reframe their image of what it is like to 'mother', this creative workshop may be just your cup of tea. Mixed media art-making activities and prompts will support the wellness and creative re-centering of those wishing to explore their evolving relationship to their journey of ‘motherhood’. We will be using the creative process to express and understand your emotional wellness and personal expectations as a result of pregnancy and parenthood. No art experience necessary for this creative wellness workshop! Your story, your experience, your wellness. $40 CDN (a suggested materials list of readily available supplies will be provided) Saturday, May 8th | 1:00 – 3:00pm PST Live online Zoom hangout Space is limited Email for more details and to register https://www.heartenarttherapy.com/clinical-supervision daily 0.75 2024-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/6830ea6a-e0f5-40ce-8f44-57f9680867a9/OONA_NOV2020_11.jpg https://www.heartenarttherapy.com/adults daily 0.75 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/9ee03db4-6556-4187-8bfe-8b95a6fc7045/OONA_NOV2020_03.jpg https://www.heartenarttherapy.com/gallery-3 daily 0.75 2025-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/0ac6ad1b-1de1-48ee-8725-e9ea10bce394/OONA_NOV2020_13+%282%29.jpg Textile Art Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/8445072f-1163-4f5f-8329-eb5a84465601/OONA_NOV2020_18.jpg Textile Art Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/508a9452-6f0d-439a-98ff-f8cf9e3e7e89/OONA_NOV2020_19.jpg Textile Art Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/4dc4937e-381d-49f6-be0b-19700b22f183/20240822_111137.jpg Textile Art Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/deba3025-db3b-4be7-903e-d5eaa5852f84/20230524_165132.jpg Textile Art Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd1635f7fbee1336889053f/fcbee3a5-7593-47ed-b13b-1081da1fffa7/20220716_160435.jpg Textile Art Therapy