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The young man appeared a reluctant participant in the Swope Health arts program, led by Carolyn Graves, artist and Community Support Specialist, in the Adult Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program.<\/p>\n

The art program is a way to teach coping skills to individuals overcoming substance use or other behavioral health issues. Most of the other day program participants were chatty and engaged, especially as Carolyn continually challenged her class to try new techniques of artistic expression.<\/p>\n

But throughout four-day-a week Zoom classes, this young man stayed silent as he worked, answering with a nod or shrug only. After speaking with the young man\u2019s mother and Community Support Specialist, Carolyn understood that the silence was a behavior of his choosing, not caused by a physical limitation.<\/p>\n

When the art program resumed in-person sessions, the young man came to class but remained silent.<\/p>\n

Until one day: while Carolyn was intently explaining a technique known as Aboriginal dot painting, he turned to her and said, \u201cI got it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carolyn considered it a breakthrough \u2013 and one more example of the healing influence of art.<\/p>\n

\u201cArt is a great coping skill,\u201d Carolyn said. \u201cIt literally diverts your attention from yourself to focus on something bigger. Art has a fundamental power of expression.\u201d<\/p>\n

The art program offers a safe space for participants to learn new skills \u2013 whether drawing, creating with papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9, coloring or painting \u2013 while sharing time and experiences with others. The class is set up for no more than 16, to allow Carolyn plenty of time with each participant. There are no demands on the participants, other than engaging their own creativity.<\/p>\n

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Carolyn Graves demonstrates how to use newspaper in the first step of creating a papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 heart decoration.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Carolyn shows a finished wall hanging of her own design.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Carolyn noted her silent student has begun becoming more expressive, while also taking greater pride in his work. \u201cBest in class,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

His mother is delighted at the progress. She said he has indicated an interest in visiting museums and she is starting to imagine him working, perhaps in a framing studio.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has come so far,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m amazed and so grateful for this program.\u201d<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019d like to support the art therapy program, visit the<\/em>\u00a0Swope Health Amazon Smile Wish List<\/em><\/a>\u00a0page to donate supplies.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The young man appeared a reluctant participant in the Swope Health arts program, led by Carolyn Graves, artist and Community Support Specialist, in the Adult Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program. The art program is a way to teach coping skills to individuals overcoming substance use or other behavioral health issues. Most of the other day program …<\/p>\n

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