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Neurodiversity and addiction – an expert opinion
“We know that addiction is complex […] It’s important to try to be as holistic and inclusive as possible, in research as well as in practice.” Dr Raffaella Margherita Milani Dr Raffaella Margherita Milani is a BPS Chartered Psychologist and course leader for addiction studies at the University of East London. She recently completed a… Read more
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Issue 15 of Performing Recovery OUT NOW!
It’s issue 15 of Performing Recovery! This issue’s cover star is Sims Holland, who has brought her award-winning show Learning to Human from the U.S. to the U.K. for the first time. She spoke to Performing Recovery about how her performance developed, and how being a “shit show” has created a cross-generational conversation. We also… Read more
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Sims Holland speaks to Performing Recovery
“Deep inside us, we all have some version of: “What am I doing? Am I doing this right? Did I choose the right path? ” Sims Holland Sims Holland “Our stories are so integral to our recovery […] The more we tell our stories, the less alone we are.” Sims Holland Writer, actor and stand-up… Read more
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Issue 14 of Performing Recovery OUT NOW!
Welcome to Issue 14 of Performing Recovery. This issue has a distinctive Mersey flavour as we spotlight the Liverpool Everyman and Zoe Zontou of Liverpool Hope University, who have been working with the region’s recovery arts groups to create a new network. The issue includes an interview with Zoe and Hayley Lindley-Thornhill, Head of Young… Read more
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Issue 13 – Neurodivergence Special Issue OUT NOW!
The Performing Recovery Neurodivergence Special Issue is NOW OUT! It’s been a while since the last issue, but we promise it’s worth the wait. This issue focuses on the intersection of art, addiction and neurodivergence. The issue begins with an exclusive interview with Dr Raffaella Margherita Milani, psychologist and course leader for Addiction Studies at… Read more
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Nix Dadry speaks to Performing Recovery
“When you’re young and you love being a musician, you read all these wild stories about rockstars such as Keith Richards, Jim Morrison and Keith Moon. As a young man, you’re turned on by the spirit of rebellion. ” Nix Dadry Nix Dadry, musician and songwriter (Photo: Paul Ward) Nix Dadry is a UK-based songwriter,… Read more
