The grass isn’t always greener on the other side—it’s green where you water it.
That’s one of the lessons Geoff Dwyer learned from the horticultural part of the Expressive Therapy program offered by Stella’s Circle, which just received a $50,000 shot in the arm from Fortis.
Geoff Dwyer is a beneficiary of the horticultural Expressive Therapy program, and living proof of how learning to make green things grow leads the blooms of all types. pic.twitter.com/41EPicTHTU
— Andrew Hawthorn @ VOCM (@HawthornVOCM) July 8, 2019
Stella’s Circle is going to be able to continue offering a vast array of expressive therapies thanks in part to a donation from Fortis today towards their current million-dollar campaign.
Expressive Therapy works with traditional talk therapy, allowing for different types of expression. From art and music to yoga, gardening or horseback riding, it’s all about finding outlets for people to say things they need to talk about when they can’t find the words.
Expressive Therapy combines with traditional talk therapy to allow for different types of creative expression.
Stella's Circle offers programming including painting, music, yoga, horticultural and equine therapies, some of which are on display here today. pic.twitter.com/jHCXQ8Su2Y
— Andrew Hawthorn @ VOCM (@HawthornVOCM) July 8, 2019
Nora Duke of Fortis says Stella’s Circle is a natural group to support in the community, not just for what they do but how they do it.
She says their program is inclusive and innovative, and that Stella’s Circle is transforming lives right here in the community.
Fortis' Nora Duke says it's the way Stella's Circle goes about things that makes them stand out.
Fortis is donating $50,000 towards the Stella's Circle million dollar Expressive Therapy campaign. pic.twitter.com/xo2HhSKqfK
— Andrew Hawthorn @ VOCM (@HawthornVOCM) July 8, 2019