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Saturday, 27 September 2014

Why A Creative Addiction Recovery Therapist Is The Best Option

By Elsa Noel


Failure to comprehensively address addictions leads to relapse that can be more damaging than the initial phases. The assistance of a creative addiction recovery therapist provides an effective way to assist addicts regardless of the damage done. This approach appeals to the inner or authentic self and therefore has a longer lasting impact.

This approach uses the replacement ideology where time taken engaging in the addictive behavior is used for other constructive activities. These activities are pleasurable and will deliver as much satisfaction as the behavior being eliminated. It is the individual to choose the art that will replace the unwanted behavior and work with trained therapists towards perfection.

Creative therapies rely on the expressive nature of art to provide a solution or reward. The expressiveness boosts self esteem beyond reawakening your authentic self. The new activity gives the addict a new experience and identity as well. This will affect your outlook in life and transform your personality. The person finds it easier to accept the new identity because it is as rewarding as the addictive tendency.

Many addicts are discouraged by the behavioral routines and emotional pressure that comes with conventional recovery procedures. This confinement and restrictive approach leaves a void that exposes a person to the risk of relapse. Art is physically, emotionally and psychologically rewarding. It creates a new personality and lifestyle instead of leaving activity and pleasure gaps. This enhances its effectiveness beyond the fact that you are protected from relapse.

The options for therapists include dance, drama, music, painting and poetry. The patient identifies the best artistic option depending on interest and ability. Dance provides a way to express your ideas and understanding through body movement. The patient makes a choice between the genres available. It is an engaging and exhaustive encounter with great physical and psychological rewards.

The use of drama works perfectly when you are dealing with a group of addicts. The approach is to use role play so that the addict can identify his behavior or character in the drama. Role acting makes it easier to correct behavior because it appeals to your instincts and awakens the desire to adopt another lifestyle.

Music offers a number of options for addicts and their therapists. There are opportunities for individual acts, groups and instrumentation. Vocal sessions are expressive and come with incredible rewards to the body and soul. The physical results of music added to the time spent in preparation helps to push away addictive tendencies.

One of the most powerful musical tools for addicts is drumming. It has an incredible effect on the brain by slowing down the wave cycle. This process is vital for recovery especially if the patient is suffering from a mental condition. Engaging the brain improves coordination of other body organs with this activity helping to strengthen them and synchronize their activities.

Poetry has a double impact when approached from the angle of writing as well as reciting. It supports personal growth and enhances inner healing. This is an artistic genre that utilizes memory and requires a lot of creativity. Addicts are required to write their own pieces or recite poems that are already written. The level of commitment and brain activity that comes with poetry raises self esteem and enhances inner believe.




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