A Canvas of Care
How art therapy at The Salvation Army in Nanaimo, B.C., promotes wellness and dignity.
by Abbigail OliverAt Nanaimo Community Church, B.C., an art therapy program is blending creativity, community and mental-health support into a unique and accessible therapeutic experience. The program is led by Hannah Arabsky, an art therapist who also works part time at the Salvation Army thrift store in Nanaimo. “I grew up in an artistic family,” she says. “I


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
