Workshop- Easing Health Communication through the Arts and Neuroscience

Description: Effective health literacy requires us to communicate clearly through multifaceted strategies that span verbal and nonverbal cues. This session explores the transformative power of arts-enhanced activities in health communication, demonstrating how these practices fulfill learning objectives and are underpinned by robust neurological evidence. By integrating practical examples and actionable resources, participants will be equipped to apply these insights in their professional settings, fostering a more inclusive and effective approach to health education.

Objectives:

1. Identify various forms of communication.

2. Describe benefits of using arts-enhanced activities for health education.

3. Understand how art-making enhances memory and learning through sensory engagement and brain activation.

CE credits: Earn 1 credit in (CHES/MCHES), (CNE), (CPH)

Diana Peña Gonzalez
Institute for Healthcare Advancement
Jennifer Kuo
Arts in Public Health Professional | Health & Wellness Facilitator | Community Connector
Elissa Donzis
Pluri Inc.

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IHA Health Literacy Conference
2024
Communication
Education
Topic
Audience
Health Educators and Patient Educators, Communication and Plain-Language Professionals, Educators and Trainers
Setting
General / Multiple Settings
Level
Applied