Music and Spirituality in Recovery

Center City, MN

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Singer/songwriter and piano player John McAndrew takes us on a musical and spiritual journey from self-centeredness to humility, using stories and songs. This journey is a long and difficult one in recovery. Recent studies show us that music can reach the parts of the brain that are linked to addiction and can function as an integral part of recovery. This weekend retreat will show how music and music therapy can be used as spiritual tools to enhance our recovery. We will tell stories, write songs and sing together as we talk about God, forgiveness, not being perfect, living each day, the Steps and other events on our personal journeys in recovery.

John McAndrew, LADAC, is a recording artist, recovery music specialist therapist, licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor (LADAC) and the music services coordinator at Cumberland Heights in Nashville, TN, where he provides individual and group therapy. McAndrew's music has been heard around the world and at many national events. While touring, he has performed for and worked with recovery audiences for over 30 years. His CD, "Forgiven" was in Grammy consideration three times in the Roots Gospel category. His music is in several feature films including One Little Red Wagon directed by David Anspaugh. McAndrew helped develop the Music Professionals Program at Cumberland Heights.

Guest Speaker: John McAndrew, LADAC

7 p.m. Friday, June 24 to noon Sunday, June 26

Hazelden
Dan Anderson Renewal Center
15251 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Center City, MN 55012

Please call the Renewal Center at 1-800-262-4882 for more information and to register.

*COVID-19 Mitigation Requirements
Guests who attend in-person Renewal Center programs on the Center City campus must agree to the following COVID-19 mitigation requirements:

Guests must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination upon registration.
Guests will be given a rapid COVID-19 test upon arrival to campus. A second rapid COVID-19 test will be administered to guests that remain at the Renewal Center on the fourth day from admit. If either test is positive, the guest will be asked to leave campus and are encouraged to attend our virtual Twelve Step programming.
Guests will be required to wear a surgical non-cloth mask on campus unless alone, eating, or outside and physically distanced.
Guests will have access to portions of the main Center City campus, including the fitness center/gym, Serenity Corner bookstore and Caribou coffee cart. The walking trails also remain open and accessible to all.
Guests not able or willing to meet these guidelines are encouraged to attend our virtual Twelve Step programming.

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