Cultivate Your Passions and Hobbies with These Philadelphia Classes, Workshops and Groups
One of the best things that you can do for yourself as you begin to work through an addiction treatment program is explore different hobbies or interests that you have. These are things that you may have overlooked during your time in active addiction simply because your focus was consumed by that addiction. When Philadelphia residents come to Legacy Healing Center, we will encourage you to follow your passions and begin to develop more as a sober individual.
How Developing Hobbies, Creativity and Interests Can Help People Stay Sober
When you’re no longer focused on your addiction, you will quickly notice that you can release your mind from feeling as though you’re trapped in that cycle. As a result, you may come to find that there are hobbies that you want to try through taking different classes or workshops. Overall, maintaining a focus on healthy activities can help you to maintain your sobriety long term and help you realize an interest in a craft that you may not have realized before.
Art Classes in Philadelphia
Do you have a love of creating pieces of art? Regardless of whether you prefer to paint, draw or design sculptures, these locations provide art classes to students of all experience levels:
Fleisher Art Memorial
One of the leading reasons why many people decide to take advantage of art classes at Fleisher Art Memorial is due to the number of classes that the school offers as well as their excellent teachers. Classes are held throughout the day so you can plan to attend around your unique schedule.
University City Arts League is known for maintaining a great environment that can help artists to develop their natural talents. The teachers are always available to answer any questions so that you can truly take advantage of your time at this location.
There are many people who feel as though they are home when they are under the bright lights of the stage. If you fall into this category, you should consider taking a class at one of these great spots.
Philly Improv Theater
Do you enjoy making people laugh? Are you ready to make your mark at one of the local comedy clubs in Philly? Why not consider taking a class at the Philly Improv Theater so you can test out your skills? These classes typically take place at night so it’s the perfect activity for you to participate in after work.
The Philadelphia Acting Studio is open to actors of all experience. Whether you’re looking to improve your timing or you’re interested in expanding your acting talents to accommodate for different parts, the teachers at the Philadelphia Acting Studio will provide you with the practical advice and experience that you need.
There are many people who feel as though they can better express themselves through their writing. As a result, there are a handful of writing workshops that you can enroll in throughout Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Writers Workshop
Regardless of your genre of choice, the Philadelphia Writers Workshop features a number of classes throughout the year. During these courses, you will learn more about how to overcome writer’s block and also receive valuable feedback from other writers.
The Community College of Philadelphia maintains numerous writing classes throughout the year. From creative writing classes to general journalism, you can opt to take one class or a semester full of them and work toward a degree.
Are you looking for other social groups that you can join? Here are a few groups you can consider.
Group Run/Walk
Joining the Group Run/Walk in Philadelphia is a great way not only to keep yourself physically active but also meet other people that have similar interests as you. The group meets every Saturday at 8:30 at Lloyd Hall.
The Philly Biz Connect group was specifically designed for business owners of the same niche to meet with one another. It’s a great way to spread your business’s name throughout the city and meet other people that can help you grow your business. This meeting happens every Friday at 8 AM at Jharoka Café.
If you’re ready to learn more about our options for drug rehab or alcohol rehab or if you need to begin your journey toward recovery in our drug detox or alcohol detox, the Legacy Healing Center team is here to help you. We understand that addiction is a personal struggle which is one of the leading reasons why we help our clients to develop a treatment plan that is personalized to their needs. We encourage you to reach out to one of our recovery specialists so that you can start your journey toward sobriety. Give us a call today at 888.534.2295.
Medically Reviewed by:
Dr. Ash Bhatt MD. MRO
Quintuple board-certified physician and certified medical review officer (AAMRO) with 15+ years of experience treating addiction and mental health conditions. Read More…
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Valerie Puffenberger is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to her patients. Areas of specialty include: depress ion, anxiety, dual diagnosis. She possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience,
Phyllis Rodriguez, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Phyllis Rodriguez is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a strong commitment to helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction. With specialized training in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, she takes a holistic, compassionate approach to care.
Dr. Ash Bhatt, MD, MRO
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Ash Bhatt, MD, MRO is a quintuple board-certified physician and certified medical review officer (AAMRO) bringing over 15 years of experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Dr. Bhatt is board certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Adult Psychiatry, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the ABMS.
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