Recover The Fun™ groups are centered on the creative arts and are designed to remind us that fun can be had without the use of substances. The purpose of the group is to provide a relaxed, friendly, and fun environment where we connect to each other and ourselves - because part of the work of recovery is relearning how to have fun. Recover the Fun events are for people in recovery, friends, family, and supporters.

What Is Expressive Arts Recovery Support?

Expressive Arts Recovery Support uses the creative process to reclaim our birthright as a creator and artist, facilitates growth and healing, and helps in our ability to rediscover fun.

Expressive arts recovery support utilizes the creative arts and transforms them into tools for healing. During group coaching, the act of creation is more important than a finished product. The focus is on active participation, imagination, self-expression, connection, and fun. Whether we create our own individual piece or work with a group, we use a few different types of expressive arts, including:

· Art: Crafting, drawing, painting and sculpting to express images that come from inside

· Music: Singing, songwriting and playing musical instruments to release deep-seated feelings

· Dance: Expressing feelings physically through dance movements

· Writing: Journaling, poetry and other forms of creative writing for expression

· Improv: Acting out humorous roles along with other forms of expression

Benefits of Expressive Arts Recovery Support

· Allows individuals to explore thoughts and behaviors that may be self-destructive

· Lowers stress

· Aids in the development of social skills

· Allows people to work through relational conflicts

· Increases a person’s motivation to change

· Lessens the shame

· Helps people develop self-awareness, introspection and essential coping skills

· Helps an individual to discover new skills and hobbies and create a sense of fun in recovery

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/benefits-of-play-for-adults.htm/

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