Healing and harm reduction are possible through the arts.
Our trainings and toolkit programs are informed by neurological and psychological research that supports the use of arts-based psychosocial resources to promote resilience and reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
Our trainings equip responders, facilitators, and partners, in the areas of:
PSYCHOEDUCATION
Develop a thorough understanding of the impact that traumatic stress has on the brain, body, relationships, spirit, and community.
WORKING WITH DISTRESS
Identify and respond to trauma-related behavior and normalize the common adaptive strategies known as fight, flight, and freeze.
SELF CARE
Incorporate the arts into your self and staff care routine to help increase resilience and reduce the negative effects of secondary and vicarious trauma.
MULTI-MODAL ARTS
Understand how different forms of art and creative expression engage the brain/body and promote healthy connections with others.
GROUP FACILITATION
Learn how to facilitate intentional trauma-informed multi-modal arts-based activities within a group setting.