Road map to recovery: An expressive arts therapy intervention

A major task for mental health professionals and group leaders that frequently work with clients working through sobriety and recovery is to develop new and creative ways to engage their clients with the same relevant information. Substance use recovery treatment standards are highlighted and expres...

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Published in:Alcoholism treatment quarterly 2018-04, Vol.36 (2), p.286-290
Main Author: Torgerson, Chelsey N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coping strategies
Humanities
Medical personnel
Mental health
Rehabilitation
Substance abuse
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Summary:A major task for mental health professionals and group leaders that frequently work with clients working through sobriety and recovery is to develop new and creative ways to engage their clients with the same relevant information. Substance use recovery treatment standards are highlighted and expressive arts therapy is explored. By combining treatment standards with expressive arts therapy, the road map to recovery intervention is outlined. This tool is used to process recovery, identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and to further instill hope for a future of sobriety.
ISSN:0734-7324
1544-4538
DOI:10.1080/07347324.2017.1407223