Elizabeth Johnstone is a certified mindfulness instructor and has spent more than 15 years serving as a counselor and advocate for students struggling with mental health issues. Johnstone's unique blend of expertise and empathy is not only evident in her career, but also through her art and writing. If life has taught her anything, it is to find happiness in the journey, cherish the beauty that surrounds us, exercise self-compassion and believe that challenges can be overcome - all themes she frequently weaves into her work. Her artist practice includes drawing, ceramics and oil painting. She is in training to become an art teacher. She lives in Montreal, Canada, by the banks of a river, with her family.