This presentation explores the Power Source curriculum, a trauma-informed, cognitive-behavioral program designed to engage justice-involved youth through culturally grounded language and storytelling. It highlights the integration of creative modalities, such as spoken word poetry, writing, and visual art, to enhance engagement, cultural relevance, and emotional insight. Attendees will learn how these expressive interventions support youth in processing trauma, reclaiming agency, and developing resilient, future-oriented identities.

Educational Objectives

• Describe the core components and theoretical foundations of the Power Source curriculum
• Explain how creative modalities enhance engagement and cultural relevance for justice-involved youth
• Demonstrate strategies for integrating creative expression into cognitive-behavioral interventions to support trauma processing and identity development

Level: Intermediate