Healing through Art: Integrated Self-Help Techniques
September 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT
Discover Art’s Powerful Pathway to Healing
Art isn’t just creative—it’s connective. When words fall short, it becomes a powerful bridge between emotion and expression. Trauma impacts the brain, body, and spirit, and in those moments when words fall short, art can be a powerful tool for healing. This session explores how creative expression can be a meaningful part of an integrative healing journey.
Led by VSN Peer Leader and certified First Aid Arts facilitator, Tanya Mac, this interactive session offers hands-on, arts-based techniques to support your personal growth and resilience. You'll learn how trauma shows up in the body, how the arts can help, and leave with simple, meaningful tools to respond to stress—no art experience required.
Supplies Needed: Blank paper and any of the following–colored pencils, markers, crayons, or a pen
What You’ll Gain
- Insight into how trauma impacts the body and how creativity can help
- Practical, art-based tools to manage stress and support emotional healing
- A welcoming space to reflect, create, and connect through guided expression
About Social Club
Social Club is a peer-led, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect, reflect, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement, shared experiences, and practical tools for resilience and well-being. Learn more about Social Club.
This Event is Open To
- Spouse/partner of active-duty service member/post-service veteran
- Divorcee or widow/widower of active duty service member/post-service veteran
- Family member/caregiver of active duty service member/post-service veteran
- Active duty service member/post-service veteran
Eligibility varies by session. Check Eventbrite for details on other offerings.
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