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The arts have long been a powerful tool for healing, helping individuals and communities navigate mental, physical, and collective well-being. This track explores the transformative role of the arts in healthcare, therapy, and community resilience.
Panel One: Impacting Mental Health
Creative expression is a powerful force for emotional well-being. This panel brings together artists, therapists, and mental health professionals to discuss how the arts can support mental health initiatives, from art therapy to music interventions and beyond. Learn how artistic practices help reduce stress, process trauma, and foster resilience.
Panelists:
Whitney McClean, LPC; The Art Station
Heather Macchietto, MSDA, ADC, CADDCT, CDP; Senior Day Program Dementia Care
Panel Two: Physical Health
How can the arts contribute to physical healing? This conversation highlights innovative programs where the arts intersect with medicine- whether through movement therapy, hospital-based arts programs, or creative interventions that improve patient care and overall health outcomes.
Panel Three: Utilizing the Arts for Community Healing
The arts don’t just heal individuals- they also help communities recover from crisis, social upheaval, and systemic and historic trauma. This panel explores how creatives and cultural organizations are leading the way in community-wide healing, using creativity to rebuild connections, inspire hope, and drive social change.