Creative Pathways supports the whole of the recovery community though nature connection activities and creative expression including text, film, audio, music, photography etc. Our Creative Pathways programme offers support, guidance and space to explore more of who we are and what makes us tick, both personally and professionally. It also supports the growth and skills development of our volunteer staff team and is an opportunity to further heal addiction related wounds.
We were really delighted to have taken part in this year's Bloom Festival at the Exeter Phoenix, celebrating Mental Health Awareness week. We shared some of our short films, hosted a cabaret, and took part in a panel discussion.
“A full day of free activities for the community, in partnership with a wide range of local groups and organisations, to promote good mental health and wellbeing. From discussions to workshops and creative performance, Bloom is here to encourage and enable discussion, raise awareness of the wide range of support and services available from local organisations, and to utilise creativity as a toolkit for expression and wellbeing.”
Addiction Recovery through the Archetypes
These images celebrate the participants from this year's Creative Pathways residential on Dartmoor. This beautiful work was part our first major exhibition at The Poly in Falmouth in September 2023.
Big thanks to Beth, Edward, Sarah, Henry, Jasmine and everyone at the Poly for their amazing support and such a warm welcome to our Devon Tribesters.
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Photos: Caspar Walsh
“The Creative Pathways journey changed my learning and my awareness. It helped me look at myself, break things down and understand why I ‘reacted’. It helped me understand what was powering the thoughts / actions and being able to change.”
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Archetypes Overview
Archetypes show up in all our lives, across culture and time. They’ve been part of human existence since the beginning. They are at the heart of all stories; an integral part our collective subconscious, our imagination, our shadows and light. The archetypes are a map to psyche and soul; keys to the doors of perception.
Working with these four key archetypes will give you access to an internal compass to help you discover more of what makes you tick, where your wounds are and how you can move toward ever deeper healing and meaning.
The Archetypes: Sovereign, Magician, Warrior, Lover
Our programmes will help you understand:
What these archetypes are about and how they show up in our lives
Our key archetypal woundings
How working with our archetypal landscape supports long term recovery and healing
How you can incorporate this new found healing into your personal and professional relationships and wider life
Our programmes focus on exploring individual and collective healing through creative process. We explore the archetypes of Lover Creator, Warrior Protector, Magician Healer and Sovereign Overseer. These are embodied through time in the wild, time together and time alone; sharing our recovery journeys and healing through this beautiful archetypal quartet.
“So many changes and learning and growth supported by the awareness of the archetypes.
Knowledge is power.”
“It has helped me to push myself to share and participate despite initial anxiety, no excuses. There are people who can help me on my journey, no need to go on my own anymore.”