creative arts

Staying Sober through COVID-19

Created By: Kyle Infante

People across the globe are experiencing an unprecedented world event: the coronavirus pandemic and the societal shutdown it has caused. Local businesses are closing shop, restaurants are doing take-out only, retailers have had to furlough employees in mass, airlines are…

Tap Into the Power of Creative Writing

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Substance abuse takes a toll physically and spiritually. It is easier to address the issues that come up with right and wrong answers, but the truth is none exist. Every person is able to walk through recovery differently. One of…

Spiritual Transformations In Art Therapy: Working With Pottery

Created By: cypresslake-admin

Art therapy can take many different forms. From simple drawing and coloring to working with clay, the expressive arts have spiritual themes which promote growth in other areas of treatment and therapy. Centering Working with a pottery wheel, for example,…

Creative Therapies Are Life Skills For Overcoming Fears

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Creative therapies like writing therapy, drama therapy, and art therapy, are not meant to be treatment-centric. Meaning, their efficacy does not stop at treatment center walls. Creative therapies are practical life skills which can help us relax, cope, emotionally regulate,…

Writing Therapy Brings Eating Disorder Issues To Light

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Stories frequently trend online when men and women come forward about their experiences with eating disorders. It takes bravery, honesty, and courage to confront one’s issues with an eating disorder on paper. Writing therapy is an alternative treatment modality which…

Pottery Awakens The Mind, Body, Spirit Connection For Addiction Treatment

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Working with clay demands attention. Whether molding the earth-created substance with one’s bare hands and putting oneself to the challenge of working with a wheel, it requires mindful attention. Art of any medium is becoming a popular form of stress…