Expressive Arts with Commercially, Sexually, Exploited Youth
- Video case study
- A visual experience of art to support healing for youth who have been commercially sexually exploited
- Understand the use of expressive arts vs being an expressive arts therapist
Why the Arts Work
- Discussion on how the creative process allows for a deeper level of knowledge and understanding of self
- Assess physiological needs and safety in a non-intrusive way
- Helps to avoid or heal attachment ruptures and support belonging and love
- Builds Confidence and Self Esteem
Take Away Activity
- Maslow’s Hierarchy (allows for psychoeducation, creativity)
- Profound, powerful tool to support needs instead of assuming need
- Resources shared
