Janet
Janet
Art Therapy in Recovery with Samantha Davis
Art Therapy in Recovery with Samantha Davis
Art Therapy in Recovery with Samantha Davis
Saturday 7th June 2025
Explore how Art Therapy can aid recovery with Samantha Davis. Discover creativity's power in healing addiction and finding self-expression.
44 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Art Therapy encourages self-expression without needing artistic skills.
- Creativity helps in building resilience and recognising triggers.
- Group workshops foster deep connections among participants.
- Vision boards can manifest personal goals and aspirations.
- Online workshops offer accessible ways to engage with Art Therapy.
Art Therapy is about self-expression and communication without having to find the right words to express oneself.
In this episode of Tribe Sober, Janet Gorond sits down with Samantha Davis, an experienced Art Therapist, to explore how creativity can aid recovery. Samantha has been running her private practice for nearly two decades, helping individuals navigate stress, addiction, and depression. The conversation kicks off with Samantha explaining the essence of Art Therapy, which involves using art materials to facilitate self-expression and communication under the guidance of a trained therapist.
It's not about being Picasso but about reconnecting with your playful side, a skill many adults lose amidst life's pressures. Art Therapy, as Samantha describes, is a gentle way to tap into emotions and foster mindfulness, especially valuable in early sobriety when feelings are raw and vulnerability is heightened. She shares how creativity can help individuals build resilience, recognise triggers, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Samantha uses an analogy of peeling away layers like an onion to reveal one's true self, highlighting how societal pressures often mask our genuine emotions. The discussion touches on the power of group workshops where participants share experiences, creating a collective bond. Samantha believes these gatherings happen for a reason, fostering deep connections among those who've faced similar struggles.
Whether you're looking to join a group or prefer one-on-one sessions, Samantha offers various workshops designed to help individuals rediscover their passions and build vision boards to manifest their goals. Janet and Samantha also reflect on the surprising success of online workshops, emphasising their accessibility and the sense of community they foster. If you're curious about how art can be a pathway to healing and self-discovery, this episode is a must-listen.
Dive into the world of Art Therapy and see how it might just be the missing piece in your recovery puzzle.