Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy in Schools

In a school setting, Expressive Arts Therapy offers students a creative and supportive space to explore how they relate to themselves, each other, and their environment. Through art-making and play, students are encouraged to express themselves, collaborate with peers, and become more aware of both physical and emotional boundaries. This process helps them learn to notice and shape their responses in the moment, communicate more effectively, solve problems creatively, express feelings, and practice both giving and receiving consent. Over time, students begin to co-create stronger peer connections and develop personal tools that support them in feeling more engaged, playful, calm, and energized.