Camera Connections!

An 8-week Therapeutic Photography Program

Co-hosted by Caleb Ficner, Canadian Photographer & Mental Health Advocate and Renée Michaud, Multidisciplinary Artist & Registered Art Psychotherapist (Qualifying with CRPO).

When?

March 25 to May 13, 2026

Eight Wednesday afternoons from 1-3pm 

Where?

St. John the Evangelist chapel - 154 Somerset Street West, Ottawa

+ street photography activities in the national capital’s beautiful Centretown neighbourhood

How to apply?

To complete your application, please complete the form by March 6, 2026: https://forms.gle/xD25zWmVtSk3BC449 

Your space is reserved once the program payment is received by e-transfer (payment details below and in form).

*Insurance receipts for psychotherapy can be provided 

How does it work?

We will gather as a community of photography enthusiasts for eight weeks of therapeutic photography activities exploring therapeutic themes like self-expression, play, healing, confidence, creativity & mental health.

What to expect each week?

• Creative check-ins

• Street photography activities

• Photo & story-sharing circle

• Access to peer group chat for ongoing program support

• A unique experience!

How do I save my spot?

• 12 spots available including 2 fully funded by a bursary for people in financial need

• To complete your application, please complete the form by March 6, 2026: https://forms.gle/xD25zWmVtSk3BC449 

• You will be called on March 7 if you received a bursary and asked to confirm your participation that day or give up your seat to the next person on the list.

Your space is reserved once the program payment is received either: 

1. In full ($900 no HST applicable) by e-transfer to reneemichaud@sagebaytherapy.ca OR

2. Received in 4 installments of $225 through the Jane platform (Renée will invoice you through Sage Bay Therapy & Counselling)

Insurance receipts for psychotherapy can be provided weekly to clients through the Jane portal.

The final step before starting Camera Connections is to share your goals for the program with the facilitators through a short intake form in the Jane portal. We look forward to sharing in creativity & well-being together!

Apply to participate by March 6!