A Creative Recovery Coach is active in multiple facets of a peer relationship. Artists and musicians face their own mountain of obstacles and emotions that can be more adequately supported by someone with personal experience in the field. Because of these unique qualities, coaches act as a mentor in topics even outside of a creative project in addition to the following tools and resources:

• Project Management 

  • • Turning ideas into achievable goals

    • Creating project timelines

    • Providing accountability to meet creative milestones

    • Identifying tools and resources to overcome obstacles

    • Teaching ways to promote the artist or artwork if desired

• Resource Brokering

  • • Sharing applicable tools and resources specific to the peer or project

    • Connecting the peer to communities or individuals 

    • Identifying additional resources as needed 

    • Optional access to creative jobs and apprenticeships 

    • Optional opportunities to participate in New Obsession gallery events and public creative workshops

    • Access to various art and music supplies and tools based on availability 

• Skill Building 

  • Knowledge of multiple techniques and mediums 

  • Library of exercises and workshops to enhance skills

  • Promotion and networking for career driven artists 

  • Creating a body of work and/or portfolio

• Applicable Assessments and Worksheets

  • Assessments to identify areas of growth and quality of life 

  • SMART Goals Tracking

  • Brainstorm and Artist Block worksheets 

  • Shared documentation for peer to peer reflection