Family Institute for Creative Well-Being

Description

Creativity heals the soul and frees the spirit. Assist families who have children with disabilities or chronic illness in addressing their stressors and challenges through use of the creative arts.

The mission of the Family Institute for Creative Well-Being is to enhance the social, emotional and spiritual health of families who have children(birth-adult)with disabilities or chronic illness through use of the creative arts. When family members engage in creative activities they are able to create new visions and meanings that make it easier to manage the stressors and challenges that accompany these ongoing health conditions. The Family Institute provides family workshops, classes, retreats, and in-hospital arts/poetry activities designed to provide an enjoyable and stimulating way to address difficult issues in a healing manner as a means to improve families' health and well-being.