Creative Therapies

Creative therapies at Hoffman Homes for Youth offer alternative methods of building healthy emotional connections. Art therapy, horticulture therapy, pet therapy, recreation therapy, and therapeutic horsemanship are five creative therapies that were funded through the Rainbow of Hope Capital Campaign. Traditional “talk” therapy, while vital, is not sufficient to reach the emotionally withdrawn and vulnerable children admitted to our program.

	In fair weather painting goes outdoors. The Rainbow of Hope Capital Campaign will provide for an expanded creative arts center.		Michael participates in horticulture therapy. He is pictured here in the kitchen garden.

	Tetley the guinea pig is one of the many animals in the pet therapy  program.  Nurturing and caring for animals helps children to develop  compassion towards their peers and family members.

Therapeutic Horsemanship:The therapeutic horsemanship program gives children the opportunity to show emotions without shame or criticism.