Existing research demonstrates the potential value of arts-based interventions for survivors of abuse and other forms of trauma. The See the Triumph Healing Arts Workshops were designed to provide survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault with an opportunity to express themselves and connect with others through arts-based interventions. When appropriate, using the art developed through the workshops to create an art exhibit can be useful for raising awareness and giving voice to survivors in the local community. The preliminary results of the pilot evaluation suggest that the workshops were well-received and allowed participants to experience emotional expression, connection with others, and greater self-awareness. Keywords: art | arts-based interventions | creative therapies | creativity in counseling | domestic violence | group counseling | intimate partner violence | sexual assault | trauma Article: Intimate partner violence and sexual assault are major public health problems that have significant implications for survivors' mental health. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2015) defines intimate partner violence as "physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner" (para. 1). Thus, abusive intimate relationships can include one or more types of violent, abusive behaviors, and the severity of this abuse can range from one-time events to chronic patterns of violence that escalates over time (CDC, 2015). Sexual assault describes forced or coerced sexual contact that is attempted or completed by a perpetrator against a victim (CDC, 2015). Sexual assault can occur within intimate relationships, but it also may occur in other types of relationships (e.g., family or acquaintance), as well by a perpetrator who is a stranger to the victim.
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