Community Arts at LWRC
Creative arts therapy is where the creative process and the healing process converge in unique and individualized ways for an array of challenges. There are several different modalities within the creative arts therapies that include music therapy, art therapy, dance/movement therapy and drama therapy. The CAT program aims to provide fully funded CAT programs facilitated by board certified/ licensed clinicians for underserved community members.
What we do
There are many barriers to accessing therapeutic services with cost being at the top of the list. In fact, the National Council for Wellbeing found that “1 in 4 Americans reported having to choose between getting mental health treatment and paying for daily necessities” (see article here). Community is composed of many different types of people that face unique and complex challenges.
This is why we provide these therapeutic services at the LWRC. We believe in creating a resource-oriented approach so that people don’t have to choose between therapy and basic needs. With that in mind, we build group based programs that meet community goals. We do this by partnering with other community programs including but not limited to local governmental organizations, schools, and neighboring nonprofits. We then hire credentialed clinicians with experience and expertise in those areas to provide quality therapy for our community that would otherwise not be able access those services. Because of this, we rely on sponsorships and donations to fund quality programming that leads to positive outcomes to build a strong, healthy community.
Get Involved!
Are you a professional creative arts therapist interested in running a group program at the LWRC? Please contact us to collaborate! If you’re not a creative arts therapist but love this initiative, there are ways for you to be included as well. We always need materials and supplies for our programs. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date and learn when we are in need of art materials, instruments, etc!