Implementing artful check in and outs during programs can quickly breakdown barriers, bring laughter and enthusiasm for group gatherings, and provide a platform for trust building.
Button-making builds community through creativity while sharing key information. It sparks conversation, supports self-expression, and spreads messages beyond the space through wearable, community-made buttons.
This session focuses on understanding the mind-body connection, helping participants recognize how stress affects the body and teaching eight practical techniques to manage it effectively.
This session provides newcomers with essential information and practical tools to cultivate self-compassion, supporting their adjustment to a new environment and helping them manage the stresses of resettlement.
This session focuses on boundary identification, reinforcement, and expression. Having boundaries helps us to strengthen our relationships within our community.
These co-design reports capture the collaborative activities, expert insights, and community-informed processes that shaped the development of the HEAL 12-session expressive arts program.
Two gallery booklets showcase 12 collective paintings created through the HEAL Project. Each booklet features images and descriptions to learn more about participants journeys through the HEAL Program.
