Who Is Coming Home?
A Drama Therapy-Based Exploration of Reentry, Identity, and Healing
A powerful drama therapy workshop designed to support individuals reentering society after incarceration. This session explores the emotional and psychological weight of release and what it means to come home when everything has changed.
The Reentry Challenge
Coming home after incarceration brings a complex mix of emotions and challenges that are rarely discussed openly.
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Disconnection from Family
Relationships have changed. Trust needs rebuilding. What does "home" mean now?
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Fear of Failure
The pressure to succeed while navigating systems that weren't designed for your success.
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Trauma of Confinement
The psychological impact of incarceration doesn't end at the gate.
Key Themes We Explore
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Identity & Accountability
Who are you now? How do you take responsibility while not being defined by your past?
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Breaking Cycles
Addressing self-sabotage, community violence, and preventing cycles of return.
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Family Dynamics
Navigating changed relationships and the complex process of reunification.
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Reentry Anxiety
Managing freedom guilt, survival instincts, and the overwhelming nature of choice.
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Stigma & Rejection
Dealing with judgment while working to rebuild trust in your community.
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New Pathways
Imagining and creating possibilities for a different future.
Format
40-minute presentation + 45-60 minute workshop
Workshop Details
Delivery
Virtual or in-person options available
Audience
Adaptable for adults, youth, or multi-generational groups
"This workshop gave me permission to feel everything I'd been holding inside. For the first time, I didn't feel alone in this process."
— Workshop Participant
Ready to Bring Out of the Ashes to Your Organization?
We'd be honored to design a workshop that fits your goals. Whether you're looking for a powerful one-time event or a longer engagement, let's talk.