Being in the center
at Centre de Joie
We offer stays at the Centre de Joie, located in the countryside in the South of France, in a place surrounded by forest and nature.
The heart of our method is to offer an ‘exclusive presence’ to the person who wants to stay several weeks, with a support focused on authenticity, creativity, and the expression of all emotions.
Each stay with us is unique and tailored to the person’s situation, with a bespoke therapeutic approach.
“Children have two fundamental needs for healthy development: to experience a secure attachment bond with their parents and to be able to be themselves in their relationship with them.
If their authenticity threatens this bond, children will choose attachment in order to preserve their survival and will give up their identity to please their parents.”
This quote from Dr. Gabor Maté, a Canadian doctor and expert in psychological trauma, as well as our desire to bring joy to people, inspired us to choose the name Centre de Joie (Center of Joy), where being oneself is the core topic.
Our Vision
– Our philosophy is to place the individual (children, adolescents, adults) at the center of all our activities, whether therapeutic or while discovering the Cathar country as well as other activities.
– The main objective of our work is for children and adults to experience themselves to be respected for who they are. We adapt our activities to each person and his/her needs, in order to understand the person and immerse ourselves in his/her inner world.
– Our experience confirms the principle that all human beings have the capacity to be creative, but often these talents are forgotten or suppressed.
– Through art therapy and its tools, we bring out your innate abilities. This enables us to work together on the desired transformations in your life as well as to find your own inner balance.
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What is Art-therapy?
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