The workshop is facilitated by Marie Sheffield and Bruce St. Thomas, co-authors of Collective Trauma and Human Suffering: Energizing Systemic Change Through Collective Healing Action (2024). Marie is a licensed counselor and art therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting intercultural communities impacted by war, persecution, mass trauma and systemic oppression. Bruce, a child and family psychotherapist and board-certified art therapist, brings four decades of experience working with children and families affected by complex trauma, including those impacted by 9/11 and global conflict. Together, their leadership in trauma-informed expressive arts programs and intercultural youth healing initiatives has received state and national recognition. They offer trusted expertise in creating inclusive, community-rooted spaces for reflection, connection, and collective healing.