Today we thought we'd share some pictures from a project we were involved in before Christmas. I (Simi) work with people recovering from drug and alcohol issues and we were lucky enough to work with a local graffiti street artist to help us with a project to celebrate people's Recovery. As a lot of people may see the New Year as a chance to make changes in their lives, we thought you may be inspired by some of the work that was done here...
This was a great experience for all involved and everyone learnt some new skills. We use many forms of creativity as part of therapy and so this was a perfect compliment to this. What do you think?
Creativity is DEFINITELY a HUGE part of the recovery process - and an ONGOING process. After three years, I am still using creative endeavors to help me deal with "triggers" that bounce off the walls constantly! I am recovering from a gambling addiction... and as I watch my husband enjoy HIS addictions (cigars) I try to find outlets to deal with the fact that I cannot indulge in MINE! Sewing... crocheting... painting... anything that uses my HANDS... even typing... but sometimes it is not enough, and I want to SCREAM! These posters reveal that feeling... they look like they are screaming: FREEDOM... MOTIVATION... HOPE... INSPIRATION! Thank you for sharing... it helped me to just SEE this... and makes me want to get out a huge canvas and start painting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Debbie. We def agree that creativity is such an important part of the recovery process :) x
DeleteWhat an interesting way to incorporate creativity and recovery. I love this so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks Allison :) x
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