Support Student Mental Health Using Healing Arts Workshops.
Become a Certified Trauma-Informed Arts Workshop Facilitator and learn how to integrate strengths-based art workshops into your school or classroom — no art experience required.
Support Student Mental Health Using Healing Arts Workshops.
Become a Certified Healing Arts Workshop Facilitator and learn how to integrate trauma-informed art workshops into your school or classroom — no art experience required.
WHEN WORDS AREN'T ENOUGH
Transformative Support for Students — and for You
Students today are carrying more than just backpacks. From anxiety and depression to grief and disconnection, emotional challenges are impacting their ability to learn and thrive. School staff are facing rising levels of stress and burnout. It's more important than ever to create supportive spaces for students and those who care for them.
Our 2-day live, virtual training gives you the tools, support, and certification to lead creative, trauma-informed art workshops that help whole-school communities express emotions, build resilience, and feel connected.
WHEN WORDS AREN'T ENOUGH
Transformative Support for Students — and for You
Students today are carrying more than just backpacks. From anxiety and depression to grief and disconnection, emotional challenges are impacting their ability to learn and thrive. School staff are facing rising levels of stress and burnout. It's more important than ever to create supportive spaces for students and those who care for them.
Our 2-day live virtual training gives you the tools, support, and certification to lead creative, trauma-informed art workshops that help students express emotions, build resilience, and feel connected.
“Art has the power to transform lives. AWBW workshops provide a sanctuary for students to explore their emotions and find their voice.”
— Sally Stevens, Garden Grove USD Social Worker
“Art has the power to transform lives. AWBW workshops provide a sanctuary for students to explore their emotions and find their voice.”
— Sally Stevens, Former Los Angeles USD Social Worker
The Benefits of Healing Arts in School Settings
Creative expression builds a foundation for emotional resilience, connection, and academic success.
The Benefits of Healing Arts in School Settings
Creative expression builds a foundation for emotional resilience, connection, and academic success.
Emotional Resilience
& Healing
Art workshops offer students safe ways to process emotions, manage stress, and build the resilience they need to thrive in school and beyond.
Stronger Student Engagement & Connection
Through creative expression, students deepen their connection to learning, develop empathy, and strengthen relationships with peers and educators.
Safer, More Supportive School Environments
Art programs foster trauma-informed classrooms where students and staff feel seen, valued, and supported.
EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS INCLUDES:
GET CERTIFIED IN JUST 2 DAYS
Our Interactive, 2-Day Virtual Training
This isn’t a webinar or pre-recorded course — it’s a hands-on, community-based training experience. In just two days, you’ll gain the mindset, methods, and confidence to lead powerful healing arts workshops that meet students where they are.
GET CERTIFIED IN JUST 2 DAYS
Our Interactive, 2-Day Virtual Training
This isn’t a webinar or pre-recorded course — it’s a hands-on, community-based training experience. In just 2 days, you’ll gain the mindset, methods, and confidence to lead powerful healing arts workshops that meet students where they are.
Upcoming Training Details
DATES: July 17 - 18, 2025
HOURS: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (PST)
FORMAT: Live via Zoom
FEE: $1,500 per participant
CEUs: 12 CE hours available
What You'll Experience In This Training:
- Dynamic presentations on trauma-informed care, intersectionality, cultural responsiveness, oppression as a form of trauma, and more
- Hands-on art workshops to experience healing through creative expression
- Brainstorming ideas for using art with diverse populations and settings
- Fostering safety, connection, and emotional expression
- Ready-to-use tools for facilitating art with different age groups
- Practical tips for using simple, accessible art supplies
- Introduction to ongoing, free virtual resources, including enrichment trainings, new art workshops, peer-to-peer groups and more
60% of facilitators report that the AWBW program improves their ability
to identify and/or manage stress and burnout.
Get Ongoing Support With Your Certification
In addition to your 2-day, trauma-informed training session, participants receive
ongoing access to our facilitator support package (after the first year $100/yr).
Get Ongoing Support With Your Certification
In addition to your 2-day, trauma-informed training session, participants receive
ongoing access to our facilitator support package ($100/yr after the first year)
Online Lesson Plans
Access 600+ art workshop lesson plans for students, staff, and beyond that pair well with evidence-based practices.
Professional Development
Attend free trainings throughout the year plus get access to on-demand, expert-led videos.
Facilitator Resources
Online tools to track attendance, gather feedback, share insights, and strengthen your facilitation.
Additional Staff Training
Train 10 additional staff using our on-demand training for just $50 each (usually $750) with full benefits.
Peer Collaboration
Join a supportive network of educators, social workers, and counselors, to share insights and ideas.
Ongoing Support
Get guidance anytime from AWBW staff on workshop implementation, modifications, and more.
To see a full list of facilitator benefits, click here.
Join a Growing Movement of School-Based Facilitators Healing Trauma Through Art
Join a Growing Movement of School-Based Facilitators Healing Trauma Through Art
For over 30 years, A Window Between Worlds (AWBW) has partnered with schools, shelters, and community organizations to use art as a powerful tool for healing.
Founded on the belief that creative expression can help people move through trauma, AWBW has trained thousands of facilitators to lead art-based workshops that foster safety, connection, and self-expression.
From classrooms to crisis centers, AWBW’s approach empowers whole communities to replace shame and silence with hope and healing — one healing arts workshop at a time.
From staff meetings to student and parent groups, Emily Cummings Polk , MSW, discusses how Windows workshops make mental health support accessible and meaningful across diverse settings in her school district.
For over 30 years, A Window Between Worlds (AWBW) has partnered with schools, shelters, and community organizations to use art as a powerful tool for healing.
Founded on the belief that creative expression can help people move through trauma, AWBW has trained thousands of facilitators to lead art-based workshops that foster safety, connection, and self-expression.
From classrooms to crisis centers, AWBW’s approach empowers whole communities to replace shame and silence with hope and healing — one healing arts workshop at a time.
Payment due within 3 weeks of registration
From staff meetings to student and parent groups, Emily Cummings Polk discusses how Windows workshops make mental health support accessible and meaningful across diverse settings in her school district.
“My hope is to provide a space for kids to share their diverse experiences and to feel safe and included. The Window’s Training and philosophy conveyed these humanistic qualities in a powerful way from the start."
— Lilia Gomez Allen, Los Angeles USD, Psychiatric Social Worker
“My hope is to provide a space for kids to share their diverse experiences and to feel safe and included. The Window’s Training and philosophy conveyed these humanistic qualities in a powerful way from the start."
— Lilia Allen, Los Angeles USD, Psychiatric Social Worker
Become a Certified Windows Facilitator and open a window to healing in your school.
Register now to bring art-based emotional support into your school with workshops that transform both students and staff.
Need help getting your organization to pay for training? Click here.
Become a Certified Windows Facilitator and open a window to healing in your school.
Register now to bring art-based emotional support into your school with workshops that transform both students and staff.
Need help getting your organization to
pay for training? Click here.
FAQ's
• Together We Rise -- Discover how AWBW art programming is being utilized at Rialto Unified School District to create a nurturing environment for students.
• Healing a Los Angeles Unified School Community with Art -- Learn about how AWBW programs have helped LAUSD staff, parents, and students navigate the challenges of COVID-19.
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