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Therapeutic Programs

Clinical arts therapies and bedside acoustic resonance designed for sensory recovery and emotional dignity.

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Primary disciplines

Our Programs


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01 / Recovery

Art therapy for recovery

Guided art sessions that give people in recovery a calm, creative way to express themselves.

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02 / Youth

Scholarships for adolescents

Helping adolescents in recovery take part in art and music programs.

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03 / On site

On-site instruction

Our therapists travel to recovery and mental health centers to teach on site.

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On-site instruction

Recovery centers

On-site instruction

Music and art, brought to you

Our therapists travel to recovery and mental health centers to teach art and music on site, so more people can take part where they already are.

  • Art and music instruction on site
  • Sessions planned with each center
  • Travel funded by your gifts

Art therapy for recovery

Creating, in recovery

Guided art sessions give people in recovery a calm, creative way to express themselves and share their story.

  • Guided, welcoming sessions
  • Materials provided
  • No experience needed
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Art therapy

Recovery programs

Therapeutic methodology

How a Session Works


01

Phase I

Sensory Arrival & Intention Setting

Quiet tactile orientation, smelling raw lavender oils, tuning to the room’s perimeter.

02

Phase II

Acoustic Cadence & Breathing

Acoustic guitar in standard 432 Hz frequency introduces resonant somatic breathing.

03

Phase III

Expressive Mark-Making & Pigment

Unstructured oil pastel and wet pigment application following chord progressions.

04

Phase IV

Curatorial Reflection & Grounding

Verbal integration, journaling along margins, sealing work into archival custody books.

Live painting for your event.

Bring live expressive art to your benefit or gathering

Planning a concert, gala or gathering? Ask us about live painting that brings art and music together on the night.

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Annual Philanthropy Gala

Live Auction Canvas

Support art and music therapy