Though humans have been using the arts as tools for well-being for millennia, the research is exploding into how beneficial engaging in the arts is for our mental health -- and how detrimental it can be to not have the arts in our lives. And yet, using the arts in behavioral health is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Join us for an interactive discussion on applying trauma-informed principles to the use of the arts in behavioral health and how we can collectively increase access to this crucial resource for our well-being.

We ask participants to join this virtual class with camera and microphone capability, as this will be a very interactive class.

This training provides two (2) contact hours, CEU applicable for most professions. A certificate of attendance will be provided via email after the class.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Explain the relationship between trauma, healing, and creative expression and describe how the arts can support emotional, cognitive, social, and physical well-being.
Identify key benefits of arts-based approaches in behavioral health settings, including emotional expression, nervous system regulation, resilience-building, identity development, and social connection.
Apply the Missouri Model Principles of Trauma-Informed Care when planning and facilitating arts-based activities and interventions. [Missouri M...ormed Care | PDF]
Recognize potential risks and limitations of arts-based approaches, including emotional activation, re-traumatization, cultural considerations, power dynamics, and scope-of-practice concerns.
Develop practical strategies for integrating the arts into behavioral health services in ways that promote safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

Contact the host of The Intersection of the Arts and Trauma-Informed Practice in Behavioral Health

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