The Arts & Healing Initiative

Online Certificate Program in Social Emotional Arts (SEA)

This online certificate training is interactive and experiential and will help prepare participants to facilitate groups in a virtual space. It features the use of trauma-informed creative approaches from cultural perspectives. Topics include group cohesion, verbal and nonverbal communication, neurodiversity and learning differences, self-care and stress management, strengthening personal presentation skills, and evaluating program outcomes. SEA also offers best social-emotional practices in the multiple disciplines of art, dance/movement, drumming, music, poetry/writing, and theater because of their symbiotic benefits.  More information on the program here.

The Certificate Program not only teaches structured and scripted activities that can be used in the community but also teaches trainees how to develop and deliver their own effective curricula for youth and other populations. It is practically designed to address challenges often encountered by those serving in the front lines of need.

Trainees who attend all sessions and complete all course requirements satisfactorily will obtain a Certificate in Social Emotional Arts from Arts & Healing Initiative. Certificate holders who demonstrate solid mastery of SEA training practices may be recommended for future teaching opportunities in the community.