Allies in Recovery
Allies in Recovery
FAMILIES Speak: Conversations on Creativity, Pt. 1
FAMILIES Speak: Conversations on Creativity, Pt. 1
FAMILIES Speak: Conversations on Creativity, Pt. 1
Friday 9th May 2025
Discover how creativity serves as a healing tool for families facing addiction in this heartwarming episode of Coming Up for Air.
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Episode Overview
- Creativity can be a powerful healing tool during crises.
- Different people experience creative blocks and breakthroughs uniquely.
- Music, dance, and humour offer therapeutic benefits.
- Paying attention to the present can unlock creative potential.
- Community support enhances the creative process.
"Creativity is in everything if you're paying attention", says Suzanne.
In this engaging episode of Coming Up for Air, the Families Speak team dives into the fascinating role creativity plays in healing for families dealing with addiction. You'll hear from a group of parents and professionals who share their diverse experiences of how creativity has been both a lifeline and a challenge during times of crisis. The hosts, including psychotherapist Kayla Solomon, guide the conversation with warmth and humour, encouraging each participant to reflect on their personal journey.
Suzanne, a parent on this journey, describes how creativity unexpectedly poured into her life following her son's accident, offering a mystical source of healing and expression. Her story is contrasted by Carolyn's experience, who faced a creative block that left her feeling immobilised until she began to reclaim her creative energy through small steps.
Elizabeth shares how her role as an elementary music teacher provided an outlet for creativity that supported her during her son's struggles, while Bridget finds solace in rock painting and hula dancing. The episode explores how creativity can manifest in many forms—from music and dance to humour and improvisation—and how these activities can help people cope with the emotional turmoil that accompanies addiction.
The team discusses how paying attention to the present moment can unlock creative potential, offering a way to navigate the chaos and find peace. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences with creativity and consider how it might offer them comfort and healing.
If you're curious about the transformative power of creativity or seeking new ways to support your loved ones, this episode offers a heartfelt exploration that might just inspire you to pick up a paintbrush or start a new hobby.