SOS Empowerment Arts & Healing by Arts Equity Collective
(A Book of Poetry & Visual Art About Survivors' Stories)
Student Textboook & Teacher's Manual
SOS Empowerment Arts & Healing by Arts Equity Collective ( A Book of Poetry & Visual Arts About Survivors' Stories) is an anthology, or collection of poetry and visual arts which includes over eighty relatable, real-life testimonies, unforgettable experiences, and stories of resilience, along with empowering commentary by MoPoetry Phillips to give you the hope and strength to make it through whatever you are facing. This powerful outlet creates a safe and supportive environment for survivors of mental, physical, and emotional trauma, where survivors process their pain through creative expression, and use their stories to help others heal. This publication is perfect for high school age students and adults. In addition, if you are an educator, teen or adult group leader, don’t forget to purchase the “Teacher’s Manual” which includes close reading techniques from a trauma informed lens, writing prompts, visual arts analysis, additional exercises, and other tools to help lead discussion around these sensitive topics, and spark artistic creativity needed to help your class or group process, release, and heal through the power of words. For additional information, to book poetry writing circle facilitation, or empowerment events, visit https://www.artsequitycollective.org, or send an email to mopoetry@artsequitycollective.org.
The curriculum includes instructions for close readings through a trauma informed lens, mindfulness strategies, tips for resonating with text and/or visual artwork, directions to support survivors processing trauma through art, and utilizing reflection practices. This non- therapeutic, healing services and community support system is a powerful tool to heal families resistant to traditional methods.
