Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (KATI) offers a 2-year, post-baccalaureate art therapy training program accredited by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education (PTIB) and the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA). We offer both a Campus and a blended Distance Program. The Institute is dedicated to promoting and providing art therapy as a mental health and community service.

Students at KATI study a diverse range of theoretical approaches and are encouraged to work with a broad range of people. Emphasis is placed on developing a strong cultural sensitivity and ethical awareness. KATI students must have a Bachelor’s degree, including required psychology courses (or the documented equivalent). Students enter the program with a wide range of skills and backgrounds. Student interns work with clients throughout the program. 300 hours of direct client contact is required. The referral form below will help to ensure that students and clients are thoughtfully paired. Student interns work closely with supervisors to support the client’s treatment goals each step of the way.

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Phone *

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Email *

What is your preferred day of the week for your session *

What is your preferred time of day? Tick all that apply *

Morning

Afternoon

Evenings

What province and city do you reside in? (clients must reside in Canada) *

What is the age for the client booking? *

Child under 12

12-18

Adult

If the client is a child, what is a parents name and contact information

What brings you to art therapy? *

Are you currently accessing other mental health supports? If so please explain *

Is there anything else you think we should know? *

Are you a previous KATI client?

Yes

Sessions with KATI student interns range from $0-$25, what will you pay?

$10

$15

$20

$25

Thank you!

Sandra Hewitt-Parsons

We would like to thank all the donors for helping to provide Inner Compass services to the community.

We would like to express our deep gratitude for funding provided by the Government of Canada, the Osprey Community Foundation, and the Regional District of Central Kootenay. Inner Compass was made possible thanks to the generous donations of countless individuals. A special thanks also goes out to the following donors: Terence Buie and Jason Antonishyn.