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SUMMARY:2024 Art Therapy Program
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nWho is eligible to apply?\nIndividuals with Thyroid Eye Disease and their care partners (spouses\, family members\, friends\, loved ones). Prior experience is not necessary. Individuals who are not artists or do not consider themselves creative can still benefit and should consider participating. \nThe Prevent Blindness Art Therapy Program participants will:\n\nJoin eight (8) weekly 2-hour virtual sessions* from the comfort of their own home.\nBuild community and connections with other people who are affected by TED.\nCreate art using a variety of artistic media to express thoughts and feelings.\nInteract with registered art therapists who will tailor the program topics\, themes and materials for people affected by TED.\nExplore art therapy as a way to cope with feelings of isolation\, anxiety and depression.\n\n*Please note :the majority of the session will be dedicated to making and creating art and participants will not need to focus on a screen during art-making time. \nBenefits of participating in the Prevent Blindness Art Therapy program\n\nArt therapy has been shown to help people improve their mental\, emotional and even physical wellness\nThe process of creating art in a group setting can help reduce anxiety and depression\, provide a way to express difficult emotions in a creative manner\, and reduce isolation\, which could be particularly important for people experiencing the challenging symptoms of TED.\nThe opportunity to build new connections\, help yourself\, and help others by sharing stories and experiences.\n\nWhen will sessions take place?\nFor the Spring 2024 program\, sessions are taking place between April 4 – June 1. Applications have already closed. Fall applications will open in August. If you’d like to be invited to apply for the fall program\, please sign up for the waitlist. \nThe Prevent Blindness Art Therapy Program and art materials required for participation will be offered to participants for free\, thanks to generous grants from Amgen and Viridian Therapeutics. Capacity is limited and will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nAdd your name to the waitlist \nQuestions:\nEmail us at PBArtTherapy@rturnmktg.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”Art Gallery”] \n \nWorks created and shared by Art Therapy Program participants. \nVisit the Art Gallery \n[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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