creating meaningful connections by putting rec at the forefront of recovery residence
"the opposite of addiction is connection"
recovery park homes serve people in need who, because of a trauma past history of abuse, neglect, abandonment & more, have found themselves needing additional care & support to recover from addiction & reconnect with their true selves, their communities and their families & children.
To accomplish this, recovery park homes emphasize safe & comfortable living spaces while prioritizing & promoting healthy & communal recreation & leisure activities & outings.
go hand in hand
recreation & recovery
The day-to-day pursuit of interests, creation, & authenticity where awareness, meaning, & connection are found
Healthy recreation & leisure create intrinsic desire & motivation to move towards healing & recovery
are activities participated in together with a high level of interaction, which creates more meaningful connections & stronger human bonds
are where skills & abilities meet their respective challenges, putting a person into a healthy & rewarding zone called 'flow,' where both anxiety & boredom are alleviated
Research has found that rec & leisure are in the top 8 most significant protective factors for addiction recovery & healing from other behavioral health problems.
Research has found that play is more than just fun, but an imperative part of healthy development & wellness
Humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. In other words, being in nature is integral to health, wellness, & sustainable recovery.
takes place inside the home or close by in the community (like cooking, games, art, music, entertainment, meditation, relaxation, lounging, reading, gardening, & more) & fosters stability, familiarity, & structure
requires planning, travel, and sometimes training, pulling people out of their comfort zones, which fosters social adaptability, a key ingredient for resilience and healther coping.
is when a person has a healthy belief in their own ability to navigate life's struggles & do hard things. Recreation & leisure are key ingredients to developing self-efficacy in people.
With the same Latin base & essentially the same meaning, 'recreation' is 're-creation,' especially for those who are in need & starting anew.
"is finding & developing our personal strengths & getting to use them every day in work, love , play, & parenting"