What We Provide
  • Trained, trauma-informed teaching artists
  • ​All materials and supplies
  • A structured 14-week curriculum with flexible pacing
  • Weekly check-ins with shelter liaison
  • A culminating DualConcepts Art Show
  • Optional pre/post emotional wellness surveys

What We Ask of Shelter Partners
  • A consistent indoor space for weekly sessions
  • A staff liaison for coordination and behavioral support
  • 4–10 middle or high school-aged youth participants
  • Optional input on youth trends or treatment plan themes
Why This Matters

Our program supports:
  • Emotional regulation for teens experiencing trauma
  • Self-esteem, confidence, and identity exploration
  • Reduction of isolation and behavioral outbursts
  • Healthy creative coping strategies
Our curriculum is designed to be responsive to common DSM-5 diagnoses such as:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Anger dysregulation
  • ADHD
  • Abandonment trauma
Get Involved
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📄 Download Our Program One-Pager (PDF)
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