Mark MacNicol: Using The Arts To Heal

 

“In order to be truly happy and accept where you are, you need to embrace every footstep that brought you here.”

-Mark MacNicol

 

Mark MacNicol On The Healing Power of The Arts

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Growing up, for Mark MacNicol, was a study in contrasts. His mother’s side of the family lived in a rough neighborhood, his grandfather was a multimillionaire and a born-again Christian.

For Mark, this led to confusion until his late twenties when he decided to embrace his identity as a writer, channeling his experiences into novels and eventually transitioning into theater.

Using the theatre, Mark started the Creative Change Collective that combines drama therapy with therapeutic intent, aimed at individuals struggling with addiction and those in the justice system. His approach allows participants to explore their trauma through fictional characters, creating a safe space for self-reflection and growth.

In a society that often overlooks the therapeutic power of the arts, Mark’s journey highlights the impact that creativity can have on mental health and emotional well-being. His work with the Creative Change Collective has touched the lives of thousands, proving that through storytelling and theater, we can forge connections, heal wounds, and inspire change.

 

From Mark MacNicol

 

 

“In order to be truly happy and accept where you are, you need to embrace every footstep that brought you here.”

 

“The problem isn’t alcohol or drugs. The problem is the conversation that’s going on inside your head relating to alcohol or drugs.”

 

“I’ve actually started to call them breadcrumbs. Breadcrumbs on the unseen path.”