1. Salaam Cultural Museum Children's Play Center July 16 – 31, 2013 Amman, Jordan

2. Mental health experts say that after disaster, war and violence many children - Lose faith in the future Feel life is out of control Lack trust in adults Break relationships Become confused Lack empathy for others Lose self-confidence - Refer to Bruce Perry, MD, PhD, Child Trauma Academy

3. This program helps children heal through play - 12 Day program served – 29 children – 4 hours a day – 5 days a week There were good results with the short program. But a longer program would result in even greater results - -

4. Playing together or playing alone -

5. Helping each other develops cooperation and caring

6. Board and matching games give opportunities for children to control some of their lives

7. Puzzles help children organize their thoughts

8. So many ways to use art for healing

9. Stories help children imagine their future

10. With blocks children can create, destroy, and then build again

11. Relationships - a very important key to healing

12. This is how you do it……. Children so eager to learn

13. Our dream - That all Syrian children get a chance to heal……… You can help

14. To help make a long term children’s program possible - Go to: www.salaamculturalmuseum.org And Contribute – To the future of Syria’s children