Family Service of Racine and Spectrum Art Gallery present

An Exhibit from the One Thousand Words Veterans Art Therapy Program

Family Service of Racine and Spectrum Art Gallery present One Thousand Words, a powerful exhibit featuring works from Family Service of Racine’s veterans art therapy program. The art exhibit will be at Spectrum Art Gallery, 600 21st in the DeKoven Center and will run from November 7, 2009 through November 22, 2009. The opening day reception is scheduled for November 7th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Reception day admission will be any monetary donations which will go directly back into the program.

Art therapy is a non-threatening way to help people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), experience their feelings. PTSD is extremely common among war veterans, especially those who have experienced combat. Symptoms can include psychological distress, depression, substance abuse, hyper-vigilance and diminished interest from previous hobbies and passions.

Family Service of Racine’s One Thousand Words Veterans Art Therapy program is based on art being both healing and life-enhancing. Our counselors use the creative process to help veterans work through traumatic experiences, cope better with stress, build better relationships and increase cognitive abilities. Thought provoking art work created by veterans from Southeast Wisconsin will be on display in various mediums from drawing and painting to photography.

To learn more about the One Thousand Words Veterans Art Therapy program, contact Family Service of Racine at 262-634-2391 or visit our website at www.fsracine.org.

Veterans interested in displaying their art work at this exhibit should contact Denise Zingg at 262-634-4345, limited spaces available.