Community Collaborations in the Arts and Mental Health in Prince Edward County, ON

Hello!

As a Creative Arts Therapist, Psychotherapist and Professional Visual Artist I am eager to work in the community in my role as a mental heath professional and practicing visual artist.

I enjoy working with younger to older kids, and adults of all ages. I have experience working with a diversity of humans including those who identify as 2SLGBTQQIA+, Indigenous and/or Inuit, those with minority backgrounds including immigrants, older adults, those with varying levels of abilities and capacities including those with Autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities. I have specialized experience and training in working with younger children as well as parents.

Venus Lukic

Having recently relocated to Prince Edward County (closer to Picton) in 2026 I am currently seeking to collaborate with community-focused organizations in the area (and/or schools) in 2027 who might be interested in the skills and offerings that I am able to provide.

Below are some of the ideas I have for community focused collaborations.

If you are interested, please contact me and we can discuss possibilities (grants/fundraising) to make this happen!

I am also available by phone: 647-218-8032 or by email: thinkjoydramatherapy@gmail.com

Therapy/ Mental Health Focused Groups

1. Drama Therapy in schools or after school programs focused on increasing self-esteem, understanding capacity and self-care. Therapy group for at risk youth and/or youth who are struggling emotionally.
2. Poetry Therapy/Expressive Writing Group for teens focused on self-expression, identity exploration. Social and/or therapy group option.
3. Poetry Therapy/ Expressive Writing Group for adults/ older adults focused on life transitions, identity (re)exploration, embracing authenticity. Social group which is therapeutic in nature.
4. Poetry Therapy/ Expressive Writing for parents with young children, focused on self-care/caregiver burnout, life transitions + identity shifts. Social group which promotes community building, therapeutic in nature.

Arts-focused Workshops and Groups

1. Visual Arts (abstract painting) for high-school students focused on creative expression and confidence building.
2. Storytelling/ make a chapbook for high-school students focused on creative expression and authenticity through text and images.
3. Visual Arts (watercolour painting exploration) for elementary students focused on creative expression and confidence building.
4. Abstract painting for adults (tips and tricks, exploration) focused on skill building, socializing, and confidence building.
5. Storytelling/ creating a play/performance for teens/ young adults focused on creating a community and social experience, creative expression and confidence through an active creative experience.
6. Pop-ups and moving characters story creation in 2D and 3D for elementary students focused on creative expression and skill building (paper folding, adhesives, cutting, planning).