Art therapy and therapeutic art-based approaches to addressing trauma
Employing therapeutic art practices as a cultural organization can be helpful to communities working through the impacts of traumatic events. In this chapter, Chole Hayward provides and overview of art therapy and explains ways that cultural organizations can use some of these key concepts in their work with communities.
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The opinions expressed in the video presentations and in the following chapters are solely those of the presenter(s) and not necessarily those of the Texas Historical Commission. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat mental health conditions.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number CAGML-247929-OMLS-20, in cooperation with the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission.
Este proyecto ha sido posible en parte por el Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas, número de subvención federal CAGML-247929-OMLS-20, en cooperación con la Friends of the Texas Historical Commission.
