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Sometimes Doing Something Helps More Than Talk
We now understand that trauma not only lodges itself in the brain but also the body. We have also learned that you "hold" your beliefs about yourself in your body. Expressive Therapy gives the you an outlet that allows you to benefit from music, writing, movement, drama and artistic expressions. R1:99 offers expressive therapy in individual and group formats. Click here for a listing of expressive groups being offered. Send an email to info@ R199.org to inquire about individual expressive therapies. Healing Arts WorkshopsCreating art is a human right. Art honors and reflects multiple aspects of a person’s identity and personal experiences. No matter what one’s background, everyone has the power to create —they just need to be offered the opportunity. The Healing Arts Workshops provide this opportunity in a safe atmosphere to those impacted by complex trauma.
The R1:99 philosophy is grounded in the idea that the art workshops are a “Window of Time” — a safe, non-judgmental space where participants can authentically express their identity, hopes, dreams, experiences and truths. In this environment, participants can fully benefit from the process of creating art. During a Healing Arts workshop there is no right or wrong expression. Whatever supports participants in expressing, connecting and attending to their needs and feelings is the number one priority. The Healing Arts workshops are an opportunity for participants to practice how they want to live in the world. This includes asking what they need and choosing to share as much or as little as they desire. Each workshop has a healing theme of voice, safety, resilience, empowerment, choice, etc. The outline of the workshops are:
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