Hello Creative One,

Today we are sharing a message from Manju Jain and Aslam Khader, Co-Chairs of the Social Action Committee of IEATA, and founders of the Creative Wellness Service Initiative (CWSI), an amazing opportunity for training and service. Please take a few minutes to read their invitation to join them on this worldwide initiative that is changing lives. Manju and Aslam are our dear friends and colleagues, and both of us were involved in their pilot training with IEATA. This is a beautiful example of the power of this work. For those of you on the pathway to attaining your REACE® (Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator) it is an opportunity to gain hours toward that goal, too.  

- Kathleen and Tamara

Dear EAFI Community,

We are very excited to announce the 2023 training cohort for the Creative Wellness Service Initiative from IEATA. Just as a reminder this initiative will offer you the opportunity to make a difference in your communities and support your professional growth as well.

The Creative Wellness Service Initiative (CWSI) is a social justice program aimed at bringing the healing power of the expressive arts to all communities worldwide, especially targeted to the underprivileged, unserved members of our humanity. 

You can access more information about this initiative, and the Guide training by going to this IEATA webpage. This page also has links to our current set of CWSI members and the work that they are embarking on. Hopefully this will inspire you to participate. Also if you know you want to attend this training (Beginning in April for about 10-12 weeks, 1.5 hours weekly) please apply here by clicking on the signup button and filling out the form and submitting it.

We look forward to seeing you soon and and are very excited to work with you to further the impact of the expressive arts in emotional wellness through this program.

Hugs & Gratitude,

Manju Jain & Aslam Khader
IEATA Board Members
Co-Chairs, Social Action Committee