Art outreach helps people experiencing homelessness process trauma through a process called haptic perception, which links movement to emotional centers in the brain.
WHY ART OUTREACH?
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Art therapy can help the unhoused “re-paint” the current canvas of their lives by exploring feelings, reconciling emotions, managing addictions, developing social skills, reducing anxiety and, thereby, increasing self-esteem.
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Art therapy provides a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to express themselves freely through various artistic mediums.
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Allowing the person suffering from trauma to choose what they create, and they release aspects of the trauma at their own pace, which stops them being overwhelmed.
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By engaging in creative activities, they can gain insight into the traumatic events they have experienced and express themselves in ways that are meaningful to them.
THE FACTS
Housing support services say more funding is needed to provide psychological support to the unhoused
