Why

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Background

In the United States, over 1 million critical care medical professionals treat our most seriously ill patients. As a result of their stressful work environment, these individuals often experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and burnout syndrome. More than ever, providers are looking for tools to help them draw upon their resilience and cope with work's stressors.

Creative arts therapy programs use a variety of methods to enhance connection with the self and others, cultivate positive coping skills, and create space for acceptance, vulnerability and compassion. Our program combines visual, physical, musical, and written expression therapies and techniques to help providers navigate their own holistic health.

CORAL video overview

The opinions expressed in materials on this website are those of the author(s) and do not represent the views of the National Endowment for the Arts Office of Research & Analysis or the National Endowment for the Arts. The Arts Endowment does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information included in this material and is not responsible for any consequences of its use. This NEA Research Lab is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts (Award#: 1855492-38-C-19).

Pulmonary Sciences (SOM)

CU Anschutz

Research Complex II

12700 East 19th Avenue

9C03

Aurora, CO 80045

For hospital related questions: 720-848-0000

For university administrative help: 303-724-9287

Tools & Resources

CU Campuses

CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Colorado Resiliency Arts Lab (CORAL)

School of Medicine

Pulmonary Sciences (SOM)