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Sharing the Museum/the Douglas

Project title

Sharing the Museum/Sharing the Douglas

Description of initiative

Sharing the Museum – Sharing the Douglas is an art therapy program designed for people with eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia).
Once every six weeks for six months, participants come for an encounter with art and take part in a creative workshop. In the safe and affirmative setting of the Museum, they can break through their isolation, develop a feeling of belonging within their community, and build a positive body image. The program explores the challenges and best practices of working with people undergoing treatment for eating disorders.

Further information on the initiative

Themes: Culture and...

Individual well-being
Community well-being
Mental health
Physical health
Quality of social relations

Keywords

anorexia, bulimia, creative workshop, art therapy, museum

Target group

Adults | Youth

Cultural field

Other

Timeframe

2009 - present

Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt

-

Organizer(s)

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Canada
Private / Business | Culture

Partner(s)

Department of Creative Arts Therapies at Concordia University
Canada
Public / State | Culture
The Douglas Research Centre
Canada
Public / State | Health