NExT Foundation

The GREAT Kids Group: Growing with Expressive Arts Together 

School Based Group Model Summary

The "GREAT" kids group is an ever growing school based model currently accumulating preliminary evidence-based data in the Omaha and rural Nebraska settings for group efficacy in local elementary, middle, and high school settings. This Expressive Arts Training provides participants a multimodal experiential art based training over the period of two full days.  This training will allow participants the tools they need to feel confident engaging in the expressive arts as a personal and clinical practice for youth. Additionally, participants will be given the skills needed to become a certified facilitator for The GREAT Kids group and become a part of sharing this fun, engaging, and transformative model with children in the school setting. (Note: This training does not complete requirements to be called an Expressive Arts Therapist nor a REAT- completion only allows a practitioner to use the GREAT Kids group model)

The training will take place in the Fall of 2026 or once we have a group of 8 or more signed up. The training will take place over three full days and registrants will need to be able to attend each session. Signing up does not indicate a commitment, rather an interest in the training. We will reach out to you once you have submitted your information. 

Cost: $750 plus handbook  

Trainer info:

This training will be provided by Betsy Funk LCSW LIMHP MPA REAT 

Location: The training will take place at the Nebraska Expressive Arts Therapy (NExT) Foundation Workshop: 

NExT Foundation

Millwork Commons

1111 N 13th Street Suite 114

Omaha NE 68102

Training details: 

Light refreshments, snacks, and art materials will be provided. Lunch will be on your own each day. 

Dates: TBD depending on cohort registration needs 

Times: 9:00-4:00( 1 hour lunch each day) 

What do other facilitators say about being trained in this model?

"I love how Expressive Arts has allowed our students to use their creativity to share with their classmates on a deeper more personal level.  They have identified learning new things about each other and can relate to one another in their experiences."-Korena Nolan, LCSW, LMHP

“One of the most meaningful parts of leading the expressive arts group has been creating a safe space for students to share who they are through their art."-AF