Access Alliance Arts for Family Health

Creative care webinar #2: Preparing the canvas together

Why does preparation matter when implementing art based programs with newcomers and other diverse communities?

What does it look like to prepare well prior to implementing an expressive arts program? This webinar will outline the crucial foundations of program preparation prior to implementation. Topics include partnership development, cultural and trauma informed outreach and recruitment, training of service providers, and screening. On-the-ground facilitator insights will be shared, what worked and what needed improvement. If you are a program coordinator, you definitely don’t want to miss out on tips and tricks from the HEAL Project.

Moderated by Christen Kong, HEAL project coordinator, Access Alliance. Panelists include:

  • Narges Khazraei, Trauma and Wellness Counsellor, Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
  • Shruthi Anna Thomas, Masters of Public Health at University of Ottawa
  • Farhama Haris, Community, Settlement Service Worker , The Neighbourhood Group (TNG)

Guiding Questions

  • What specific training components are essential for facilitators before program launch, and how do you assess training effectiveness?
  • How do you evaluate participant readiness for an expressive arts program, and what criteria or screening tools are used?
  • What outreach strategies have produced the highest engagement rates among newcomer communities, and how do you measure effectiveness?
  • What are the most critical steps in partnership development that determine whether a program will succeed or struggle?

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

  • Identify key foundations for preparing and implementing expressive arts programs, including partnership development, outreach, recruitment, screening, and facilitator training.
  • Apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches to engaging newcomer communities in expressive arts programming.
  • Reflect on practical lessons learned from the HEAL Project, including strategies that supported successful implementation and areas for improvement.
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