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ROBYN ALEXANDER Favourite Memory

Start Date: January 5, 2005
I have endless fond memories that flood to mind over my

years at St. Joe’s, but the highlight has been a recent

collaboration with local professional artist Loretta Faveri
during the Covid-19 pandemic. Together, with the support of

St. Joe’s and the Ontario Arts Council, we rolled out a patient

program to support and treat people who struggle with

substance use disorder and shame.

Our therapeutic approach to healing shame and addressing

recovery was offered through an experiential and
psychoeducational group model. Group members were

taught specific art techniques, participated in various

mindfulness meditations and engaged in relevant group

discussions on topics such as forgiveness, self-compassion,
radical acceptance, etc.

This forgiveness project allowed participants a very unique
opportunity to explore their pain, their pasts, and their

deepest selves in the most self-compassionate way. 8 weeks

of making art together culminated in every member being
part of a collective masterpiece and something that brought

both pride and great joy to all involved.

Experiencing and watching this level or growth, courage and
recovery will remain a cherished and vivid memory of mine

for the rest of my life.

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