Project glossary
The HEAL glossary is a practical resource for service providers and researchers working with newcomer survivors of gender-based and domestic violence. It provides accessible and culturally responsive definitions of key terms including implementation research, expressive arts therapy, mental health, and trauma-informed care in contexts where expressive arts support healing. This glossary is designed to foster clear communication, build trust, and enhance shared understanding between practitioners and the communities they serve. It is not exhaustive or prescriptive but supports safer, more inclusive, and empowering spaces for research and service.
Glossary highlights
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Offers clear and practical definitions of complex concepts such as trauma-informed care, expressive arts therapy, and mental health support.
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Supports service providers in communicating therapeutic and clinical ideas in culturally responsive ways.
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Helps researchers understand and apply implementation concepts in the context of newcomer support programs.
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Encourages trust-building and improved engagement between service providers and newcomer communities.
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Promotes safer, inclusive, and empowering spaces for survivors of gender-based and domestic violence.
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