artREMEDY
With 1 in 5 people in the US suffering from untreated mental health challenges, the need for trauma-informed arts practice is greater than ever. Art presents a unique and proven remedy to help address our current mental health crises.
We're excited to announce a new partnership with the Washington State Arts Commission to develop artREMEDY, a trauma-informed arts training program, as a step in the direction of sharing our knowledge and model to help those who need this support the most, and create a world where the power of art is available to all.
The development of artREMEDY, which draws inspiration from Path with Art's distinctive model, aims to provide transformative arts engagement strategies for educators, healthcare professionals, and arts organizations. The program will feature two immersive modules that will explore the widespread impact of trauma in our society, the principles of trauma awareness in the arts, and the benefits of a healing-centered approach.
The trainings will be tailored for practitioners (such as art teachers, educational organizations, frontline workers, and social workers) and arts + cultural spaces (such as museums, theaters, performance spaces, and art rooms). Participants will engage in reflective practice, dynamic discussions, and artistic exercises, all reflecting the PwA model of fostering healing through creativity & community.
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
Explore individual and community-level differences between healing-centered and trauma-informed strategies
Healing-centered approaches
Share practical applications for each strategy, 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:
Discuss best practices for creating an inclusive environment
Facilitating radical hospitality and accessibility practices
Assessing engagement and participation
Examples of trauma-informed policies and procedures
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