Mission Statement
To empower people who have endured trauma to rebuild their lives.
Through the use of drama therapy and creative expression in a therapeutic group setting, CANY helps children and adults expand their self concept, imagine new life possibilities and build the social and emotional tools they need in order to live meaningful lives.
Vision
Our vision is to become a leader in the field of trauma-focused drama therapy. We will achieve this by:
- Expanding our programs to serve more individuals in need
- Training practitioners around the country in our model of drama therapy in order to serve their constituents using therapeutic drama
- Providing compelling evidence that this model is highly effective for people of all ages who have endured trauma
Values
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Cross-Cultural Understanding
- Accountability
Guiding Principles
The CANY model has developed over 27 years of practice. The following guiding principles inform the creative interventions made.
