Art Therapy helps heal trauma and builds resilience in children

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Art therapy is an invaluable tool for addressing childhood trauma, especially within disadvantaged communities in South Africa, where children face significant challenges such as poverty, violence, and abuse. Nadia Lubowski, director at the Anton Lubowski Educational Trust joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the various applications of art therapy, how these sessions change lives and the funding needed to further establish their centre in the community. You can find out more about the work they do here: www.alet.org.za
3 Mar English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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