Therapeutic Arts Ministry for Alternative Recovery, Inc. (T.A.M.A.R. Inc.)

Our goal to achieving this mission is first through our Expression Sessions program that assist with and encourage trauma survivors to express themselves through creative outlets such as theater, writing, music, dance and the visual arts. Trauma can rob its victims of their voices. However, through our basic expressive art classes, the trauma survivor can creatively recover and release their voices, once again. Secondly, using trauma survivors as our primary participants and cast members, we customize and produce, hope and recovery based theatrical performances for community outreach. We have truly witnessed many of our Trauma Drama participants experience true catharsis while being apart of our Therapeutic Theater Productions. And lastly, through public speaking opportunities, we help raise community awareness of the potential negative affects of trauma on mental health and the positive benefits of the Expressive Arts as an alternative or supplement, to traditional therapies.

Testimonials

"Everyone made me feel so welcomed and special. I did not feel alone or like an outcast. I really felt like I was a part of the team. Everyone made me feel like what I had to offer was unique and important. It helped me work through anxiety, panic attacks and negative thoughts. T.A.M.A.R. helped me realize I am not alone and that it is possible to overcome my trauma. It gave me confidence in myself and helped me realize I am valuable. The whole experience made me feel loved, special and important. It also showed me that I can be strong and brave". S. Stendel, Expressive Music Participant, Oct 2018