What to Expect in Early Recovery
Olivia Gillespie
June 5, 2026
Today, we’re looking at some of the experiences she describes, how they may show up in your own recovery journey.
Today, we’re looking at some of the experiences she describes, how they may show up in your own recovery journey.
When you hear “art therapy,” you might picture finger paints, crafts, or awkward group projects that feel disconnected from recovery—and perhaps even from reality. If you already feel skeptical about therapy, adding drawing, music, writing, or movement into residential treatment may sound more ridiculous than a kindergarten class for adults. Art therapy usually isn’t about talent, artistic skill, or acting like a child. It’s simply one way to process stress, trauma, emotions, and experiences that
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