Faculty Profile for Sharon Benson

Sharon Benson

Haliburton School of The Arts

Sharon Benson completed the Expressive Arts Certificate Program at Fleming College, continued her studies at the International School for Interdisciplinary Studies (ISIS) Toronto and then completed her Masters Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy at the European Graduate School in Switzerland. For the past 10 years, she has utilized the expressive arts to support those in recovery from the human experience - including addiction and a variety of related psychological "dis-eases" - by employing the arts as an informant for its maker. Professional highlights include the honour of working with the youth at Pine River Institute, Horning's Mills, ON and the women of Seaside Women's Wellness Centre in Powell River, BC as well as the challenge and joy of private practice. www.insight-out.ca

Instructor for:

• Expressive Arts Through the Lens of Addiction Workshop