Congratulations Susan!

Message from the Founder on the announcement of becoming a 2011 Purpose Prize Fellow:

My feelings today are aptly captured by Dr. Martin Luther King when he said, “Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meaning can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.”

To be recognized as one of an amazing growing group of aging trend setters, who refuse to let retirement be defined as in the past, is an honor and a thrill.

– Susan Anderson

Healing & Hope

Photo by Paul Hagedorn

When natural or military disaster strikes, leaving thousands of traumatized children and adults in its wake, The ArtReach Foundation offers hope. Through a unique program using expressive arts and creative problem solving, those affected are offered the tools necessary to heal and live productive lives.

Even after the trauma occurs, some individuals will deal with grief many months, and possibly years, later. In some cases, their caregivers may also have experienced their own suffering, making it difficult for them to provide full care. At precisely the time the traumatized child or adult may need special assistance, caregivers and social institutions may be least able to come to their aid. ArtReach is an instrument of hope with a unique program for children and adults. Their approach allows the expression of the individual’s deepest fears and traumatic experiences and creates the opportunity to heal.

News & Events

ArtReach on a Television Interview on Fox 5!

January 18, 2012

To see examples of our work with veterans and clinicians, check out our recent television interview and workshop clips in this article: ArtReach Program Helps Veterans Deal with PTSD

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ArtReach Introductory Workshop

January 18, 2012

We are taking names for the wait list for those interested in our next workshop, which will be in March. Please check back for details! Have any questions or requests? Contact christi@artreachfoundation.org

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See ArtReach Project America on WebMD

January 3, 2012

As story after story is now being told by military veterans returned from Iraq and Afghanistan with the unseen wounds of war, The ArtReach Foundation responds by providing a safe space for their healing to occur. See video here: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/video/2011-sanford-art-reach

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News & Events

ArtReach Model for Military Mental Health

December 30, 2011

Two of our Trainers, Hugo Patrocinio USMC (Ret.) and Christiane O’Hara PhD, presented the ArtReach Model for Military Mental Health at the Third Annual Deployment Health symposium in Jacksonville Florida in December 2011.

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Thank You Kiwanis Club of Atlanta!

December 18, 2011

Thank you Kiwanis Club of Atlanta for your generous donation in December 2011 for our programs with military families and children!

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