Jan 8 (Thursday) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST: Trauma-Informed Art Therapy for Kids • Crystal Chen, ATR-BC, LCAT, LMHC-A, Board Certified Licensed Creative Art Therapist, Eating Recovery Center of Washington, and Garden of Hope and Center for all Abilities, New York (virtual) Art therapy provides clients with an alternative method of communication and understanding of oneself. The art work that one creates is a reflection of the self, which can be more intimate in nature but also less intrusive. This makes it effective when working with clients who have experienced trauma. In this workshop you will learn about how art therapy can be utilized to explore the depths of trauma in children and adults, explore the benefits of art therapy, and get to do your own self-care art therapy exercise led by Art Therapist Crystal Chen, 2026 NYC Child Trafficking Prevention Conference: “Developing Safety Strategies As New Dangers Emerge” 3 All questions: Traffickingtraining@acs.nyc.gov ATR-BC, LCAT, LMHC-A. No art skills or knowledge is necessary to participate in the art therapy exercise. This is a hands-on workshop, so the following art supplies will make it fun and productive: o 4 sheets of paper o Scissors o Pens/pencils o Coloring utensils Register Here for Trauma-Informed Art Therapy for Kids