79 The New Odyssey House Journals - Tony Ollerton79 The New Odyssey House Journals - Tony Ollerton
Odyssey House Journals
SHE WAS A HOMELESS TEEN. NOW SHE HAS HER PHD AND …
28:54•6 Jan 2023
Tony Ollerton: From Homeless Teen to Creative Arts Therapist
“Sometimes it helps, even with people who say that I don't really like music, I don't really have a relationship with music, but then like, wait, yeah, I had this memory with it, and it's a positive memory, or it's a tough memory, and it opens up the door often for people to be able to say things that were difficult, to literally sit in Three And A Half Minutes with an emotion that sometimes is intolerable for them.”
Imagine being a homeless teenager and then growing up to earn a PhD and help others through creative arts therapy. That's the remarkable journey of Tony Ollerton. In this episode of 'Odyssey House Journals', Tony shares her incredible story with host Randall Carlisle. She opens up about her early struggles, the pivotal moments that led her to become a therapist, and her belief in the healing power of music and art therapy.
Now, as the director of the creative arts pillar at Fit To Recover, Tony is making a significant impact on those battling addiction. She also talks about her experiences dealing with an alcoholic ex-husband and how these challenges have shaped her approach to therapy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the transformative potential of creative therapies and the resilience of the human spirit.
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