Beyond Talking: How Art Therapy Unlocks the Voices of Silenced Children

Sometimes, the most powerful conversations with children happen without words. For children who have lived through domestic abuse, language can feel unsafe. Words might have been used as weapons, or silence might have been their only protection. When a child’s nervous system is shaped by fear, their body learns that speaking, even about something ordinary, […]

Daniel’s Story: A Journey of Healing

At EdShift, we believe in the power of creativity to help children and young people navigate trauma, find their voice, and build a brighter future. But to keep offering these life-changing services, we need your support. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at The Halifax Hoedown, a fundraiser that will help ensure we […]

The Journal of an Arts Therapist

We have hosted events, welcomed new colleagues (Hello Lua and Nathan!), and put into practice many of the proposals we had for EdShift’s growth. Most importantly for me has been the establishing of The Nest, our Art Therapy service working with children aged 4-16 who have been witness to or present during domestic abuse or […]