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8.4 COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY QUOTES

Qualitative feedback was recorded at every complementary therapy session
attended. Participants reported benefits that included the following:

I don’t think about drugs when I’m here

I think these sessions are keeping me calmer and
I don’t have as many urges now

Knowing I am coming here keeps me motivated
to keep going and stay away from coke

I find these therapies very helpful to my recovery

Coming here as really helped me manage my cravings

Coming for therapies plus seeing my MELD worker
is a brilliant support

I feel calmer and able to think more clearly

My anxiety has really calmed down

I feel listened to and not judged

I feel more hopeful about the future

Sleep is much better now

I look forward to my session all week

It has helped me feel more focused

I can deal with my people better and feel calmer
and less irritated

I practice my breathing techniques when I feel stressed

Surprisingly effective and relaxing

Feel happy, light and content. Feel more relaxed
and more at ease with myself

I use the aromatherapy oils at home and a
meditation app now

Individuals were asked whether they would attend Complementary
therapy appointments again

Yes 18
No 0