artREMEDY Training - FROM ARTSWA and PATH WITH ART

In collaboration with Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA), we are excited to announce artREMEDY, our trauma-informed arts training program for arts and cultural institutions, practitioners, and healthcare providers with two trainings free of charge in June 2024.

artREMEDY trainings are grounded in Path with Art’s 16 years of experience providing arts engagement opportunities to systems-impacted individuals and communities. These trainings offer trauma-informed arts strategies for educators, healthcare professionals, and arts organizations. artREMEDY foundational trainings include two immersive modules that explore the definitions of trauma, principles and practice strategies of trauma-informed care in arts and cultural settings.

Participants will engage in reflective practice, dynamic discussions, and artistic exercises, all reflecting the PwA mission of fostering healing through creativity & community.


Register for your spot today to join us online or in-person. Spaces are limited and registration closes when capacity is reached or one week prior to the training date. June 2024 trainings are for ArtsWA Grant Recipients only. Please email artremedy@pathwithart.org to inquire about upcoming training dates.

SELECT FROM THE BELOW DATES;

June 14 | 10am–3:30pm
In-Person at Path with Art
200 Mercer Street, Seattle WA 98109

Module 1: 10:00am–12:30pm
Break: 12:30pm–1:30pm
Module 2: 1:30pm–3:30pm

MODULE 1: Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

In this session, we will:

• Review the widespread impact of trauma

• Understand psychological and physical effects of trauma

• Examine approaches and real-world examples for creating a trauma-informed environment

• Understand definitions of trauma

• Explore individual and community-level differences for trauma-informed strategies

• Review arts impact on trauma recovery and well-being, along with time for reflection, discussion, and exercises
  
  
  Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes | Format: Virtual or in-person | Group size: 6-20
  
  

MODULE 2: Implementation of Practice

In this session, we will:

• Understand the impacts of secondary trauma

• Share practical applications for being trauma-informed in arts environments

• Discuss best practices for creating an inclusive environment that promotes healing

• Time for reflection, discussion, and art activity

*Module 2 is highly recommended for those that have completed Module 1.

Total time: 2 hours | Format: Virtual or in-person | Group size: 6-20