Rewrite the Story. Restore the Soul.
A trauma-informed nonprofit using storytelling, theater, and creativity to heal hearts and empower futures.
Program Rewrite – Because Healing Is an Education
Our Approach
🎭 Trauma-Informed
We don’t just teach theater or writing—we create healing environments. Our facilitators are trained to understand the impact of trauma on the brain, body, and behavior.
That means:
- We prioritize emotional safety in every session.
- We never force children to share or perform.
- We use grounding techniques, gentle structure, and calming rituals.
- We respond to behavior with compassion, not punishment.
We recognize that trauma often disrupts trust, regulation, and expression. Our job is to gently rebuild those bridges through creativity and connection.
🌍 Culturally Responsive
Every child’s story matters—and we make space for all of them. Our programs honor the cultural, racial, and social backgrounds of the youth we serve. That means:
- We use stories, music, and characters that reflect the kids’ identities.
- We include themes and heroes from Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities.
- We welcome bilingual expression and intergenerational storytelling..
- We invite young people to tell their own truths—not just rehearse someone else’s script.
We believe that healing is most powerful when it feels familiar, affirming, and rooted in who you are.
✋🏽 Consent-Driven
Our workshops are opt-in, not forced. We never pressure kids to share their trauma stories or take on roles they’re uncomfortable with.
That means:
- Children are allowed to pass, sit out, or observe at any time.
- We check in emotionally throughout the session.
- We always ask before touching, redirecting, or assigning roles.
- We offer “tap-outs,” alternative roles, and grounding breaks.
Empowerment starts with choice—and choice is healing.
💛 Emotionally Safe
We work hard to make every child feel seen, respected, and held in care. That means:
- We use positive reinforcement instead of punishment.
- We give kids predictable structure with room for flexibility.
- We use storytelling to name and normalize big emotions.
- We are always supported by a therapist or mental health advisor, either present or on-call.
Safety is the foundation of self-expression. When a child feels safe, they can imagine, play, and heal.