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April 2008
BANGLADESH: in the wake of Cyclone Sidr..

Training workshops:

Psychodrama, Sociodrama, Sociometry, Playback Theatre, Art Therapy

- focus on trauma and natural disasters in ongoing collaboration with:
Bangladesh Therapeutic Theatre Institute &
Unite Theatre for Social Action

  

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MARCH 2008


I AM ART

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OPEN STUDIO ARTS EVENT FOR YOUTH OF NAVAJO NATION:

FORT DEFIANCE, AZ    -    August 11 - 13, 2008

In collaboration with CHART, the Office of Youth Development of Navajo Nation and the local environmental group, Miss Indigenous, a 'creative studio' is planned for the youth of the Navajo Nation.  The project, called "i am art", will provide an opportunity for the indigenous youth to communicate in novel and creative ways.  Some basic elements of art education will be offered along with experimentation in various media including dance, poetry, design and music. 

The greater vision of this project includes a future after school program that integrates art education with creative individual and group exploration.  A needs assessment will also be conducted to determine possible roles for the expressive therapies.   'i am art' will be hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Dine Nation.  Community youth, ages 6 - 18, are invited to participate in workshops, hands-on projects, lessons from guest artists and a finale gallery.

CONTACT:
Kelly Hubbell
(480)406-1707
Hubbell.kelly@gmail.com

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CHART response to Southern California wildfires - Fall 2007
 
Jannine Pickwell, CHART art therapist, working with children in tsunami-impacted Phang Nga, Thailand Xi'an CHINA 8/30/07:

CHART Clinical Director participates in Distance Art Therapy Training Trial linking stations in 4 countries........MORE
 
 

"Our world is at a crossroads, with fear and hatred threatening to destroy the hope essential for healthy living in people of all ages and cultures ... We believe that the arts can be a vital component in the equation for a balanced and happy life.

The arts are a natural therapy for trauma. ... the need to extend the healing power of the arts is more urgent than ever.
 

 

 The 2004 Asian tsunami devastated Indonesia, Thailand and other countries.
 

..people understand the importance of providing a safe setting where .. creative potential can blossom.. the arts have been vital in work with those exposed to both natural and man-made traumas.

 Man standing where his home was pre-Katrina, Pass Christian, Miss.(*) With permission from Judith A. Rubin, Ph.D., ATR-BC
www.expressivemedia.org
 

CHART is a non-profit organization that was founded  following the Asian tsunami in 2005.

CHART's projects include Katrina relief in the US Gulf Coast, community-based rehabilitation in India and organizing an Art Therapy Conference for the  Southeast Asia region.
Our Mission

To provide traumatized and grieving children and families with a safe environment to heal, grow and move beyond their losses through creative arts activities mediated by professional artists, art therapists and expressive arts facilitators.  

To assist and support academic and community institutions, in the U.S. and abroad, in the development of art therapy programs and curricula.

CHART: Communities Healing Through Art : email:  BJG3D@mags.net