Charmaine Husum
Workshop Presenter
Charmaine Husum RCAT, DKATI, RTC, CT is an internationally recognized artist, Registered Art Therapist, Somatic Counsellor, and Kundalini Yoga & Meditation teacher. With nearly 30 years of professional artistic experience, Charmaine began her journey as a Scenic Artist for major films, including Brokeback Mountain, Twilight and The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus. Her personal experiences with trauma and healing through art laid the foundation for her career as an Art Therapist. For over 11 years, Charmaine has specialized in helping individuals integrate profound experiences from altered states of consciousness and psychedelic journeys using Somatic Art Therapy. She has extensive training in somatic and holistic approaches, including Internal Family Systems, Hypnotherapy, Transpersonal Psychology, and Trauma-Informed Somatic Art Therapy. Through her private practice, Centre of the HeArt, she also supports clients from around the world to heal from the effects of PTSD, depression, anxiety and other mental heal issues. As an advocate for a harm-reduction and trauma-informed approach in the therapeutic use of psychedelics, Charmaine has developed the Psychedelics & Art Therapy manual and course, aimed at providing structured, supportive frameworks for integrating these experiences. She also teaches courses and workshops through her online school and the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute. Her upcoming book, “Psychedelics & Art Therapy: A Trauma Informed Manual for Somatic Self Discovery” (Routledge, 2025), serves as a vital resource for clinicians and individuals seeking to prepare for and integrate psychedelic experiences through art therapy. Charmaine’s current research focuses on neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and intergenerational trauma, exploring how creative expression can be a catalyst for healing and transformation.
Workshop 1
2-5PM 8/10
Channeling Psychedelics for Lasting Healing with Art Workshop
This workshop focusses on ways to continue your connection to non-ordinary states as a way for them to have the greatest lasting impact of healing on your psyche. By using creative means and accessing deeper brain wave states, which occur during channelling, you will learn ways to connect with the spirit of psychedelic medicines, whether they be plant, animal or synthetic based. As we develop a relationship to these medicines psychically, we can continue to access their wisdom and support when needed, long after a medicine journey has occurred. This experiential workshop combines meditation and creative approaches, utilizing means of our oldest indigenous ancestors to understand the deep complexities held within the spirit of psychedelic experiences and ways that they bring healing.
Workshop 2
7PM 8/11
Embodying Sacred Geometry through Somatic and Creative Approaches
We have all heard of the significance the flower of life has but what really does that mean? Scientific discoveries have now shown us that this magical symbol can actually be seen within our body when looking at a cross section of our DNA. At our core, we are Sacred Geometric beings! In this workshop you are invited to experience this inner wisdom through guided creative processes, creating your own sacred geometry while somatically experiencing the power of this symbol through color, form and repetition. Through mindfulness, breath awareness and opening up to the magic this symbol holds, information to support your journey in life rises to the surface from deep within your unconscious, showing you that the wisdom, strength and understand to walk through this world is always within. Taught by Registered Art Therapist, Somatic Counsellor, Artist and Kundalini teacher, Charmaine Husum RCAT, DKATI, RTC, CT.