Services
Understand our services
Expression LaSalle offers professional mental health therapy services. Alternative and traditional approaches support expression of thoughts, experiences and emotions through diverse modalities. In an open and supportive atmosphere, people can interact with others who share their interests and concerns.
Practical information
Groups: art therapy, art therapy on sexual abuse, discussion, drama therapy, music therapy and relaxation therapy.
Services are free; nominal yearly membership fees are payable upon participation. French or English. Monday to Friday, mostly daytime, with some evenings.
The premises are not wheelchair accessible.
Clientele and eligibility
The clientele of the Centre are people (18 to 65 years of age inclusively) living in the community who are experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties related to a specific problem (e.g. isolation, life transitions, abuse, loss, mental illness, etc.).
Individuals participate in our services on a short, mid or long term basis, depending on their specific needs, and with the objective of resolving difficulties, fostering insight and coping skills, avoiding hospitalization, as well as building autonomy and self-esteem.
People who seek our services need to demonstrate a capacity for, or an openness to work on developing the following:
- Motivation
- Commitment
- Introspection and insight
- Listening skills
- Sharing of ideas and emotions
- Sharing of therapeutic space with others
- Autonomy
- Tolerance of uncomfortable emotions and/or situations
- Establishing a trusting relationship with a mental health professional and others
- Receiving verbal and non-verbal feedback