Dyadic Art Therapy

At the Miracle Foundation, Dyadic Parent-Child Therapy is introduced within existing Counselling and Art Therapy services through the discretion of the Counsellor or Art Therapist assigned the referral case.

Dyadic psychotherapy is a way of working which focuses on the child’s primary attachment. It helps to strengthen and explore the relationship between the dyads and the therapist does not become the child’s or caregiver’s therapist but more the therapist of the relationship. It involves the use of art materials and creative processes to facilitate communication, connection, and exploration of emotions within a safe and supportive environment. By engaging in dyadic art therapy both clients share the experience which emphases trust, empathy and understanding. It follows many of the same principles as 1-1 or group art therapy in terms of confidentiality and respect and many of the same materials are used to create art such as clay, paint, and collage to support the creative process. The clients may want to collaborate on a joint art piece or work solely on individual pieces. The art making serves as a way of communication and self-expression and can strengthen the bond between the clients.