Friends Forward

In this workshop, participants will explore how art therapy theories and interventions reflect and intersect with Quaker values of resilience, authenticity, social justice, and activism, thereby promoting emotional development and the growth of critical consciousness in children.  Participants will learn the foundational alignment of art therapy and Quakerism, the presenter’s utilization of art therapy tools for building student resilience and social justice activism, how art therapy concepts and interventions are incorporated into daily Quaker school life and education, and how teachers and staff can utilize art to promote emotional and identity development in students.  Participants will be invited to engage in art making during this workshop to experience and practice the concepts presented.