Therapeutic Arts Group

The mission of the Therapeutic Arts Group is to amplify the innate social-emotional benefits of the arts for wellness and healing through a volunteer program and educational events. a In partnership with UCLArts & Healing and the David Geffen School of Medicine, students will learn the best practices established by the UCLArts and Healing Social Emotional Arts (SEA) Certificate Program. Training will be in four arts modalities (visual art, dance/movement, poetry, and music), as well as verbal and nonverbal communication, managing special needs, traumatic responses and self-care. Students, using the skills gained, will volunteer time, working closely with medical students, in clinical settings to interact with patients using the art activities. The patient experience will become one of reflection, meaningful dialogue, increased empathy, connection and reduction of emotional distress for all parties involved. In addition, we aim to educate undergraduate students and the community at large about the physical and emotional benefits of art through lunch talks and collaborations with other student groups.

therapeuticartsgroup@gmail.com

Signatories: Audrey Yang, Brittany Lau, and Laura Martin

Advisor: Carissa Leanne Requejo