Our Approach

Our work is guided by a child-centered, nurturing approach that prioritizes emotional safety and connection.

Programs at Big Bear Community Therapeutic Arts Center are:

  • Hands-on and experiential, encouraging exploration and imagination

  • Emotionally supportive, fostering calm, trust, and belonging

  • Process-focused, emphasizing expression over outcomes

We intentionally create welcoming environments where children feel free to explore creativity without pressure, judgment, or expectation.


girl holding purple and green camera toy
girl holding purple and green camera toy