Program
By creating art in Windows workshops, participants are provided a safe environment to express themselves and tell their stories, build resilience, identify and name emotions, self-regulate, gain a stronger sense of self-worth and much more.
AWBW trains staff at partnering human service providers to facilitate these trauma-informed hands-on workshops. We support Windows Facilitators in a variety of ways, including access to over 700 workshops in our ever-evolving curriculum and ongoing consultations.
Facilitators share back successes, challenges and innovations in relation to the workshops they hold. This feedback contributes to the greater expertise of AWBW’s community of partner agencies and facilitators across the country.
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Community of Practice
The key to AWBW's impact lies in our collaboration with a strong network of 1,300+ Windows Facilitators at partner organizations nationwide. Our facilitators, staff, and trauma-informed consultants — our Community of Practice — share a common concern for the well-being of trauma survivors, along with the passion to see survivors thrive through... [Read More]
Windows Facilitator Trainings
Use Art to Support Healing NEXT TRAINING: MARCH 20-21, 2025 9AM-4:30PM PT Click here to learn about obtaining Continuing Education Hours. Registration closes March 18th at 9am PST. Can’t make March? Sign up here to be notified when registration opens for next training held in July of 2025. Join us for two days... [Read More]
"The art draws our clients closer to themselves, to each other and to the community around them. It has become the center of our program."
Facilitator, Adult Windows Program
"I have my sad heart and I have my happy heart; when I do art my heart is happy."
Participant, Children's Windows Program