The post-program resources and tools are designed to assess the long-term impact of the HEAL Program and support sustained engagement with expressive arts.
The planning tools offer a strategic framework, mapping program inputs, activities, and outputs while showing how expressive arts interventions support newcomer women who have experienced domestic violence.
This paper examines an art therapy embroidery program for Syrian refugee women in Toronto. Using tatriz, the group offered a culturally familiar way for participants to explore feelings of loss, hope, and identity.
This research paper explores how newcomer women in Toronto, of specific linguistic and social identity backgrounds, encounter unique and unspoken challenges related to domestic violence and trauma.
Opportunities for Collaboration with Newcomer Artist as part of the Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team. Following the training, participants are connected with updated news and opportunities as contracted workers.
Access Alliance is building capacity among service providers and partner organizations on how to integrate arts as part of improving newcomer mental health and well-being.
