Module 1: Expressive arts & newcomer gender-based domestic violence
What is the role of expressive arts in supporting newcomers experiencing gender-based domestic violence (GBDV)?
This module explores the newcomer experience of GBDV and highlights expressive arts as an effective approach for trauma recovery, healing, and connection. Drawing on insights from the HEAL Project – Hubs of Expressive Arts for Life, a multi-year research initiative, participants will learn about the benefits of integrating arts within healthcare and settlement services. The module invites service providers to explore collaborative approaches “building a nest together” to support safer, healthier, and more connected newcomer communities.
What you will learn?
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Understand gender-based domestic violence (GBDV) and explore how it uniquely affects newcomers, immigrants, and refugees
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Identify the benefits of integrating expressive arts within healthcare and settlement services to support trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
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Examine the role of expressive arts interventions in supporting trauma recovery, healing, and well-being
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Explore collaborative approaches to strengthen partnerships and support newcomer communities through the arts
Sections in this module
This module is organized into five sections. Each section explores a key concept or approach that supports the overall learning outcomes. References referred to within the module can be accessed in the final section of this learning module.
- Understanding gender-based domestic violence and newcomer experience
- Grounding this work in research and practice
- Newcomers, expressive arts, and trauma healing
- Newcomers, expressive arts, and trauma healing
- Artful response and additional resources
How does the course work?
Creative Pathways is a self-directed course made up of 6 modules. The modules will engage you in several topics related to GBDV and the arts, through participatory activities, videos, and additional resources. Each module will take approximately 1 – 1.5 hrs. to complete.
Acknowledgements
Creative Pathways is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to prevent and address family violence in partnership with six implementation agencies including Arab Community Centre of Toronto (ACCT), Canadian-Bangladeshi Community Services (BCS), Toronto Neighbourhood Group (TNG), Sherbourne Health, Art + Health, and the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic. Curriculum developed by the HEAL project team.
Questions? Contact: arts@accessalliance.ca
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