{My experience of working with Marnie is hard to put in few words. There are so many layers starting with her presence alone that is the main container to work from. She assured me that there is no good art just art and to just allow whatever to come through and see what happens. Her encouragement is playful and therapeutic. Marnie has a knack for asking very creative questions that end up helping you guide your own self in making choices you never thought you could with calm clarity. Through working together I found my love for collaging and that, when we let go of getting it right, the answers are often there. Thank you Marnie for your creative curiosity, guidance and presence. You have helped me tremendously in moving forward empowered with clarity.{

{My name is Andrea Taylor and I am an addict as well as many other labels, categories. When I met Marnie, my councillor at Edgwood treatment centre in 2019, she saw me as a human being. I get emotional when I speak of this time in my life. Just over two short years ago I couldn’t tell you who I was, I couldn’t acknowledge that it hurt, I couldn’t see my worth and I didn’t matter to myself. She found me kicking the snow, crying like an infant, angry, terrified and so so sad. From that moment on I wasn’t alone. Marnie met me where I was and gave me permission to be me. She taught me that what had happened to me need not define who I was or limit who I could become. I felt seen and that I mattered. She allowed me to open and discover in a way I could take ownership of, yet guided me through what was holding me back. Marnie encouraged me to rediscover the parts of me that I forgot I loved about myself. She challenged me to show up for life and trust who I could be. I felt seen and appreciated for who I was inside and felt loved when I couldn’t give that to myself. Today I sit living a life that I could never imagine. I continue to do the work and grow and heal and pass on what I was given. I can’t tell you where I might be if I hadn’t had the privilege of working with Marnie and I am so grateful I never have to find out. With love and gratitude.{

{Art therapy with Marnie was very relaxing and freeing. Usually with Art I feel the need to make something perfect and visually appealing. But Marnie made the experience personal and a time to express my thoughts through my hands with art material. I discovered thoughts and emotions I had buried in my mind. Thank you Marnie for the group therapy it was much appreciated.{