The ArtReach Model™

The ArtReach Model™(Model) is a therapeutic approach that includes the integration of the creative arts used within a group setting that promotes a safe space.

This Model carefully fuses visual art, drama, music, movement and writing within the group dynamics. These components are seen as functions of the imagination. Each of these components makes its particular contribution to the overall efficacy of the Model.

The work of ArtReach, from the beginning, has been based on the assumption that creative, artistic, imaginative, and self-expressive activities are emotionally healing and promote positive growth and development. This assumption is well founded in concepts and observations of psychologists, educators, and specialists in human development. We believe these experiences are particularly helpful to individuals who have experienced extraordinary difficulties and challenges, and whose sense of the stability and rightness of their world and their social structures has been severely damaged.

The ArtReach Model also includes a "Train-the-Trainers" component. ArtReach builds teams of creative arts therapists, social workers, health care providers, and veteran-mentors that can help others by using this integrated approach. ArtReach trained-teams use activities and processes derived from the creative arts and group therapy dynamics, ArtReach also continues to supervise and support these teams until they are able to continue the work on their own.