PROGRAM
Seen&Heard’s program is more than just performing arts—it’s a transformative experience designed for system-impacted youth in Los Angeles and the Antelope Valley, including former foster youth / transition-age (TAY) youth, and survivors of trafficking. Through trauma-informed training from instructors and alumni leaders, and hands-on professional development, we equip young people ages 16–24 with the confidence, communication skills, and career readiness they need to take control of their future. This program serves as a vital resource for trafficked youth in Los Angeles as well as much-needed support for transitional age youth in Los Angeles, offering them a safe space to learn and grow. Here, every scene is a step toward self-empowerment and success.
Seen&Heard Has Three Phases
Phase One
Opening Act
Mindfulness
Emotional Regulation
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Performance Check
Phase Two
What's My Motivation?
Mindfulness in Action
What's Your Distortion?
ABC's of Emotional Regulation
Professional Communication
Distress Tolerance: Music and Meditation
Performance Check
Phase Three
Ongoing Support
BEYOND
Every Seen&Heard graduate has a place to come back to, and our door remains open to all who desire connection. Students past and present stay connected in virtual and in-person gatherings throughout the year. To us, they remain seen and heard.