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The R.I.S.E Method
The Resilience Journal: A Path to Healing and Self-Discovery
The R.I.S.E Method
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Regulate
Grounding & sensory awareness to stabilize the nervous system
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Identify
Recognizing patterns, strengths, and resources for growth
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Shape
Reframing narratives through expressive arts and journaling
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Embody
Integrating body-awareness for a holistic healing experience
The R.I.S.E Method: A Framework for Healing Through Expressive Arts
The R.I.S.E Method is a structured, seven-phase methodology developed by Dr. Leetal Benzvi to guide therapeutic programs rooted in expressive arts therapy, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness. Designed for integration into retreats, long-term interventions, or organizational workshops, this method offers a clear, repeatable framework for facilitating emotional healing, self-discovery, and resilience-building through creative, nonverbal expression.
Why Use the R.I.S.E Method?
During periods of stress or trauma, verbal processing may feel out of reach. The R.I.S.E Method offers a different pathway—one that honors the body, emotions, and imagination as equal partners in healing. Through structured drawing, writing, mixed media, and movement, participants are able to process difficult experiences, discover new internal resources, and restore a sense of agency and connection.
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A Resilience Recovery Program Program for First Responders
The Seven Phases of the R.I.S.E Method
Each phase of the method mirrors a natural process of resilience-building. Together, they create a therapeutic arc that is both emotionally safe and creatively expansive:
Arrive – Cultivate presence and internal grounding.
Contain – Establish emotional safety and boundaries.
Explore – Access personal narratives through symbolic expression.
Recognize – Identify patterns, archetypes, and inner strengths.
Identify – Shift perspectives and surface internal resources.
Integrate – Apply insights to daily life and emotional regulation.
Embody – Anchor healing through somatic awareness and movement.
Applying the R.I.S.E Method in Programs
Throughout the course of a therapeutic program—whether a multi-day retreat or a year-long intervention—the R.I.S.E Method serves as both structure and compass. Each day or session is mapped to one of the seven phases, with expressive arts exercises designed to support the emotional and psychological goals of that stage. No artistic background is required—the emphasis is on internal process, not aesthetic outcome.
At its heart, the R.I.S.E Method creates space for transformation—through art, through movement, and through meaning-making. It helps participants reconnect to their story, their body, and their strength—one step at a time.
Trusted by
DR. LEETAL CAIDAR BENZVI
Meet Leetal
Dr. Leetal Caidar Benzvi is a globally recognized leader in trauma-informed care and expressive arts therapy. As the founder of Art Sense and the creator of the R.I.S.E Method, she has designed and led large-scale therapeutic programs for bereaved families, veterans, and trauma-impacted communities around the world. With over 15 years of experience and a doctorate from EGS Switzerland, Dr. Benzvi is not only a skilled clinician but a strategic program director trusted by institutions, governments, and organizations to deliver results in the most complex emotional landscapes.
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