Through practicing authentic creative exploration among others you may have a better understanding of yourself in relation to others in community and become more intentional in how you relate and engage with others.

F.A.Q.

What are the session dates and times?

The session time for the Fall session are weekly on Fridays from 6:30- 7:45 pm. The dates are: September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and October 2nd & 9th. October 16th will be a make-up date if any of the sessions need to be cancelled for any reason.

What can I expect on the day of the session?

For online sessions, please sign in a few minutes ahead of the session time so the group can start on time. You will be provided with a link for online access if you have confirmed your registration and start date.

Can you tell me more about the fee structure?

The individual session fees are set at $60 per session for a 75 minute group session. Please note that at registration you will be invoiced for all 6 sessions at one time. If you prefer to have receipts weekly to submit to insurance, this can be arranged. The master receipt (6 sessions paid in advance) will serve as a confirmed series of non-refundable reservations (except on a case-by-case basis) that will secure your spot in all of the sessions in the series.

Is there a sliding scale option?

Please inquire by email if you will require a sliding scale or other payment arrangement.

Will I need to attend all of the six sessions?

It is expected that you will attend all of the workshops unless there is an emergency situation or a previously scheduled event indicated at the time of payment for a set of sessions. No discounts will be given for missed sessions that have been pre-paid (individual cases will be reviewed). Receipts for payment will be available upon payment.
Please feel free to contact the host with any questions or concerns.

How do I know if this group therapy session type is right for me?

This group therapy session offering is intended for individuals who are interested in trying a creative arts therapies group. If you regularly see a therapist (not me) for individual therapy you are still welcome to join! This will be a group processing and creative exploration focused session offering and can be a compliment to individual therapy.

Can I claim this with my insurance under group psychotherapy?

Please inquire to your extended benefits provider to see if group psychotherapy is covered in your package. The host is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). You will need to be pay fees up front and be reimbursed by your insurance provider as Think Joy Drama Therapy does not direct bill insurance providers at this time.

How are payments accepted?

Fees are accepted by credit card, or e-transfer. Credit cards can only be accepted through the Noterro app for full package payment, deposits or weekly payments once registered for the workshop. You will receive a receipt for all sessions and/or sets of sessions paid for as requested/ as paid.

These sessions will be experiential in nature meaning that you will do and try things. 

Some of these things may be movement based, or improvisational, while some will involve engaging with text or poetic form, story telling and visual arts. This is intended to be a judgement free space. Though the organizer cannot be held responsible for the actions of others, a group agreement will be created together during the first session in order to set the tone for creative bravery, safety and accountability within the group sessions. 

Though there may be some physical engagement (Drama Therapy exercises), you will be encouraged to listen to your body and options will be provided to make the activities more accessible so please feel free to share what would make the space more accessible for you as an individual. 

How do Creative Processing Groups Work and What Will I Do There?

Creative Arts Therapies Processing Groups are Psychotherapy Group Therapy offerings run by Venus Lukic. The groups are a hybrid between Drama Therapy, Poetry Therapy and Talk-based therapy. In terms of Psychotherapy, Drama Therapy and Poetry Therapy uniquely connect through the lens of Narrative and Experiential Therapy.

In the group sessions participants will be guided through creative exploration and will work on expressing themselves honestly and sometimes playfully.

Have you ever joined an improv or acting class, read a piece of text or watched a dramatic scene and thought to yourself… wow, that storyline really touched something about my own experience!

In a Creative Arts Therapies session combining Drama and Poetry Therapy techniques, you could have that experience and then talk it out in a supportive group if it came up in a session. Others might explore similar experiences with familiar topics in groups and all group sessions are guided by the facilitator.

Dramatherapy adds a somatic component to sessions and allows group members to explore the knowledge that their own bodies hold through dramatic engagement, subtle movements, and storied expression.