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Art + Community We Stand Up for Justice
There are many ways we can individually and collectively stand up for justice, equity, and freedom for all. We offer...[Read more]
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How AWBW is Adapting to COVID-19
In response to the widespread emotional needs arising from the threat of COVID-19, we have adjusted
20th annual Art in the Afternoon
New and longtime supporters of AWBW’s mission gathered to celebrate our 20th annual arts festi
At the Core Opening Reception
AWBW program participants, Facilitators, and supporters from across Southern California gathered tog
Cathy Salser Honored at 25th Anniversary Brunch
UPDATE: Watch Cathy’s acceptance speech with introduction by her mother, Susan Salser on our Y
Art Transforming Trauma Conference 2016
A Window Between Worlds held its first ever Art Transforming Trauma Conference on Thursday June 30t
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Art is a Foundational Pillar of Self-Care
When Covid began, my priorities instantly shifted and I heavily focused on my clinical roles. I joined the rest of...[Read more]
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Art: An Essential Tool for Working With LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Survivors
During my twenty years of service in the field of domestic violence, every ounce of my work has given me...[Read more]
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Together We RISE (Restorative Interventions for Student Empowerment)
At Rialto Unified School District, we serve predominantly students and families who have experienced marginalization through systemic, racial, and social...[Read more]
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Cultural Imposter Syndrome
I have always self-identified as Filipino. But I’ve only recently recognized that for half my life, I was worried people...[Read more]
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Facing Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever watched To Catch a Thief? John “The Cat” Robie, a retired jewel thief played by a suave...[Read more]
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Adding to Our Trauma-Informed Toolbelt
Since the organization’s inception in 1977, Citizens Against Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse (CAPSEA) Inc.’s commitment to providing accessible, confidential...[Read more]
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Handcuffed To Infinity
A Window Between Worlds trauma-informed art workshop is just that (a workshop that uses art to address trauma, and empathically...[Read more]
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Bilateral Stimulation, Art & Healing
As stated in my last post, the expressive arts (i.e. visual art, music, and movement) is the language of the...[Read more]
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Bridging The Divide
On a fairly regular occasion, I drive by the school I attended when I was in kindergarten. It was the...[Read more]
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The Cycle of Gratitude
While some cycles, like the cycle of violence need to be broken, gratitude is a cycle that when supported, has...[Read more]
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Art Bringing the Brain Online
The majority of survivors of complex trauma (experiencing more than one event) are not able to verbally express what happened...[Read more]
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The Roots and Symptoms of Racism
In 1981, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report about an unusual outbreak of an illness...[Read more]
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We Stand Up for Justice
There are many ways we can individually and collectively stand up for justice, equity, and freedom for all. We offer...[Read more]
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How AWBW is Adapting to COVID-19
In response to the widespread emotional needs arising from the threat of COVID-19, we have adjusted our regular programming to...[Read more]
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20th annual Art in the Afternoon
New and longtime supporters of AWBW’s mission gathered to celebrate our 20th annual arts festival, Art in the Afternoon, on...[Read more]
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Art in the Afternoon 2018
On Saturday, May 12th, A Window Between Worlds’ 19th annual art festival, Art in the Afternoon, took over the Venice Skills...[Read more]
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At the Core Opening Reception
AWBW program participants, Facilitators, and supporters from across Southern California gathered together on Sunday June 11 to celebrate community and...[Read more]
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ArtWorks for Healing Brings Artists and Community Members Together
On Thursday, March 2, 2017, AWBW hosted the return of ArtWorks for Healing, a unique exhibition and art auction. Arena...[Read more]
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Cathy Salser Honored at 25th Anniversary Brunch
UPDATE: Watch Cathy’s acceptance speech with introduction by her mother, Susan Salser on our YouTube Channel. In the summer of...[Read more]
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Art Transforming Trauma Conference 2016
A Window Between Worlds held its first ever Art Transforming Trauma Conference on Thursday June 30th at The California Endowment in downtown...[Read more]
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AWBW Receives the Dr. Marjorie Braude Award
At the Day of Action on October 10, A Window Between Worlds, community members, L.A.P.D. officers and Los Angeles city...[Read more]
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Founder Cathy Salser Receives Karen Cooper Lifetime Achievement Award
Founder and Executive Director of AWBW, Cathy Salser, was chosen by the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (The Partnership)...[Read more]