Straja is a Board Certified, Registered Clinical Art Therapist and a pioneer in art and animal-assisted psychotherapy. She accepts clients on an individual and group basis. Straja has a private studio and also works out of St. Stephen's Anglican Church (wheelchair accessible). She can accommodate large groups at St. Stephen's or on location (at your site).
Whether you are experiencing grief, loss, complicated transition, stress, bereavement, trauma, ADHD, ADD, developmental or learning disability, dementia, problem behaviour, abuse, addiction, brain injury, stroke, Autism, Alzheimers, Aspergers Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spectrum Disorder, MS, Parkinsons or Cancer, Straja's specialized use of traditional psychological, expressive and animal-assisted therapies have proven to be highly effective.
Whether you are experiencing grief, loss, complicated transition, stress, bereavement, trauma, ADHD, ADD, developmental or learning disability, dementia, problem behaviour, abuse, addiction, brain injury, stroke, Autism, Alzheimers, Aspergers Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spectrum Disorder, MS, Parkinsons or Cancer, Straja's specialized use of traditional psychological, expressive and animal-assisted therapies have proven to be highly effective.
Services
Registered Art Therapist Straja Linder King offers traditional psychotherapy in conjunction with art/animal-assisted therapy, to individuals and groups of all ages on a per hour basis. Services are provided in Straja's private studio in St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 1121 - 14 Ave. Please contact Straja directly with any questions or to book an appointment.
Straja Linder King MA, Psychotherapist, Board Certified Registered Art and Animal-Assistance Therapist with New Partner Twillow Rose CGN (Canine Good Neighbour), TDI (Therapy Dogs International). Straja offers a safe and confidential environment where you can relax, explore inner feelings and work through issues that may be preventing well-being, expression, and greater productivity.
This heart-felt afternoon (evening) provides both peer support and professional help in expressing your feelings, whether you are anticipating or coping with the sorrow of pet loss. You will gather with other individuals and families and share stories about your animal companions in a safe and confidential environment.
These barely audible words issued forth as weak as frail branches in autumn trying to hold the heaviness of first snowfall. Words delivered from an 84 year-old gentleman in hospice where I was doing animal-assisted therapy (AAT) merged with clinical art therapy (AT) at the request of the patient's family.
I met Straja Linder King in early 2006 while I was going through numerous difficult changes and challenges in my life. Engaging in Straja's group art therapy classes and individual art therapy sessions at the Strawberry Moon Studio in Calgary were an immense part of my healing journey.
I can never thank her enough for all she has done to help me heal my past losses and move forward in my life towards the open skies of opportunity and sunrises of hope.We all need hope. Hope drives us to mve forward, to heal our losses, to take courage and to take the next step - stepping stones as Straja would call it.
I can never thank her enough for all she has done to help me heal my past losses and move forward in my life towards the open skies of opportunity and sunrises of hope.We all need hope. Hope drives us to mve forward, to heal our losses, to take courage and to take the next step - stepping stones as Straja would call it.
Reviews (3)
Elicar Amaiz
Mar 16, 2021
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Straja is just amazing in what she does, I had the opportunity to participate in one of her sessions and it was a wonderful experience, her way of speaking, listening and offering advice is incredible, from my experience I can say that her methodology is of great help for those who need it, especially for people who have experienced the loss of their pet or some kind of trauma as was my case. If you ever need help coping with a sensitive situation with your furry companion, don't hesitate to turn to Straja at Strawberry Moon Counseling.
Michele Sharp
Nov 14, 2020
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Intellectually, spiritually and intuitively I KNOW that animal-assisted therapy has an impact on the ability for a person to heal. BUT, knowing all those things doesn't compare to actually experiencing the spark, the moment when the sight of an animal, in a place or environment you don't expect, happens.
Last evening, after a long emotional day preceded by 20 emotional, scary and very painful days...I was laying in my hospital bed when I glanced up to see a white fluff-ball of a dog casually strolling down the hallway of my ward. I reacted with pure joy. I know it showed on my face as his 'handler
Last evening, after a long emotional day preceded by 20 emotional, scary and very painful days...I was laying in my hospital bed when I glanced up to see a white fluff-ball of a dog casually strolling down the hallway of my ward. I reacted with pure joy. I know it showed on my face as his 'handler
Brenda Hanna
Dec 05, 2019
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