Navigating Emotional Well-Being: A Trauma-Informed Journey
Discover peer-supported strategies for emotional well-being. Join us on a journey of resilience with practical self-care tips and a customizable toolkit.
Art-Based Self-Expression for Emotional Release
Art-based self-expression can be a powerful tool for facilitating emotional release and promoting healing. Discover how Stars of HOPE can be used as a tool for self-care and support for individuals impacted by trauma. Learn how art-based self-expression can help individuals connect with their emotions and find a sense of peace and clarity. Join us in creating messages of hope and love through our Stars of HOPE program and experience the healing power of art for yourself.
Stars of Hope brings healing to Colorado Springs following Club Q mass shooting
Painting as Therapy: How Stars of Hope is Using Art to Help Trauma Survivors Find Healing and Resilience
Art has long been recognized as a powerful tool for self-expression and healing. For many people, the act of creating art – whether it be through painting, drawing, sculpture, or any other medium – can be a therapeutic and cathartic experience. This is particularly true for individuals who have experienced trauma, as art can provide […]
Heal Yourself by Healing Others
From the moment tragedy strikes, community members heal each other through art. Our mission is simple: We want to provide communities impacted by disaster with the tools they need to express their grief and rebuild hope for a brighter tomorrow.
AATA Conference Attendees Send Stars of HOPE Following the Tallahassee Yoga Studio Shooting
January 3, 2019 | By Stephanie Wray, ATR-P, LMHC Intern Every year at the annual conference of the American Art Therapy Association, attendees are invited to create artwork in the open studio — a wonderful way to step back and process during the intensive days of learning. At the 2018 conference held in Miami, attendees were invited to […]
Education Funding Partners: 7 Easy Ways for Your Classroom & Students to Give Back this Holiday Season
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Christine Dickson For those who are happy and healthy, the holiday season is certainly the most wonderful time of the year. Full of vacation time, family gatherings, food, and presents, the holidays seem to pack everything we enjoy the most about life into the span of a couple months. And the magic and happiness we […]
The Renewal Project: 5 stories that show how the arts can help communities thrive
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Travis Marshall, The Renewal Project Looking back at all the stories we featured in 2018, it’s clear that art wields a unique power to affect change by connecting people in deep and meaningful ways. Whether it’s reflecting a community’s own values in surprising ways, or instilling hope and confidence in the next generation, these […]
