The Hero's Journey: An Innovative Approach to Exploring the Recovery Process and Empowering the Hero Within

Pat Deegan encourages us all to "suspend (our) perception of people as mental patients and try to see the individual as a hero."  Inspired by Deegan and the stories of countless heroes this workshop takes participants on their own hero's journey.  By exploring parallels between the hero's journey and the recovery journey it is possible to shift perception from  a victim to  a hero.  Harrowing experiences are seen as bolstering rather than destructive, and a remarkable inner strength is brought to life.  The curriculum presented uses video clips, art, journaling, and discussions to awaken the hero within.