Matt Gardiner
Matt Gardiner
'Keeping People Connected' || KATHARINE PETTIT
'Keeping People Connected' || KATHARINE PETTIT
'Keeping People Connected' || KATHARINE PETTIT
Friday 7th July 2023
Katharine Pettit discusses using dance and creativity for healing in addiction recovery on Beyond Recovery™ podcast.
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Recovery Reimagined
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Dance: Katharine Pettit's Journey with Keeping People Connected
Episode Overview
- Katharine Pettit, Founder of Keeping People Connected, utilises dance as a means to express and heal from personal trauma, ultimately creating an innovative approach to supporting recovery.
- KPC's 40-minute dance piece and movement workshops serve as a unique and elevated entry point to accessing deep-seated traumatic emotions and facilitating healing within the recovery journey.
- Katharine advocates for a compassionate and understanding approach towards individuals dealing with substance use and mental health disorders, recognising their immense value and contribution to the world.
- The transformative power of movement and creativity as a pathway to wellness is highlighted, offering individuals a new avenue for self-discovery and emotional healing.
- Katharine's personal and professional journey underscores the importance of a holistic and innovative approach to rehabilitation and recovery, empowering individuals to embrace their fullest existence.
These folks are incredibly creative, kind, thoughtful human beings that deserve every opportunity to live their fullest existence and be themselves, not be judged by these disorders that they have.
Imagine finding a way to heal from addiction and mental health struggles through the power of movement. That's exactly what Katharine Pettit, Founder and Artistic Director of Keeping People Connected (KPC), has achieved. In this episode of Beyond Recovery, Katharine sits down with host Matt Gardiner to share her personal journey and the inspiring work of KPC. This multidisciplinary collective uses dance, music, and conversation to tackle social injustices and stigmatized topics, offering a unique pathway to wellness.
Katharine’s approach is not just about performance; it's about creating a space where people can process and cope with their challenging experiences. KPC's signature offering includes a 40-minute dance piece paired with a movement workshop, designed to help participants access and heal deep-seated traumatic emotions. Katharine’s story is a testament to the transformative power of creativity and compassion in recovery. If you're looking for an innovative approach to healing that goes beyond traditional methods, this episode is a must-listen.