Helen Joseph

Black Expressive Arts, USA

Presentation Title:

Building resilience through creative expression: An interactive workshop

Abstract

This interactive workshop explores how creative expression can serve as a transformative tool for resilience and trauma recovery, as highlighted in Healing What Words Won’t Reach. Participants will examine the neurobiological impact of chronic stress and trauma on mental health, understanding how adversity can alter brain function and contribute to conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Through an exploration of the physiological effects of stress on the brain, attendees will gain insights into the profound ways trauma affects both body and mind.

This workshop highlights the role of creativity in promoting resilience. Through hands-on activities, participants will experience how creative expression allows individuals to process complex emotions, reclaim their personal stories, and cultivate a renewed sense of self. We will discuss psychosocial elements that support resilience, such as social support and self-expression, and explore how these can be fostered through culturally responsive, creative approaches that honor diverse identities.

Attendees will leave equipped with practical tools and exercises to integrate creative expression into their practice, supporting clients in building resilience and promoting healing through accessible, strengths-based strategies.

Biography

Helen Joseph, LMHC, is an expressive arts therapist, mental health equity educator, and author of Healing What Words Won’t Reach. With over a decade of experience, She specializes in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, supporting individuals and communities impacted by identity-based trauma. She is dedicated to equipping mental health providers with creative, resilience-building tools that empower them to support diverse populations effectively. Her work emphasizes using creative expression to help clients process trauma, reclaim their stories, and support collective well-being. Through her practice and training programs, she advocates for accessible, culturally sensitive approaches that honor the unique identities and lived experiences of those served.

3rd International Conference on Neuroscience and Mental Health

Helen Joseph

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Building resilience through creative expression: An interactive workshop

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