Fostering Resilience and Healing through Art in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey (N/NY-TR6236)
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Ashley Wood, MA, ATR-BC, CIMI
Ashley Wood, MA, ATR-BC, CIMI is a practicing art therapist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor at Texas Children's Hospital, where she currently serves patients within Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, Child Protective Services, and Palliative Care. Ashley has worked extensively with individuals to address issues related to acute and chronic illness, developmental disabilities, family bonding, grief and bereavement, and trauma. Within the healthcare setting, she is passionate about helping children and families discover unique ways of using art to express, cope, and heal.
Becoming the largest natural disaster in U.S. history, Hurricane Harvey struck Texas with 27 trillion gallons of rain that impacted more than 13 million people in August 2017. This presentation explores how art therapy promoted healing and resilience for families across Houston through large-scale community weavings and collaborative sculptures.