Book a Taster Session: Creative Pathways to Recovery and Wellbeing

Looking for an engaging way to support your clients in recovery or enhance their overall wellbeing? Our free, hour-long Taster Sessions offer a dynamic introduction to creative activities like Drama, Dance, or Drama and Creative Writing. Designed to benefit both substance misuse services and any organisation supporting individuals with mental health or wellbeing challenges, these sessions provide a transformative experience for clients or staff alike.

What to Expect in a Taster Session

Our Taster Sessions are fast-paced, fun, and rooted in the Five Ways to Wellbeing—helping participants connect, take notice, be active, keep learning, and give. Through interactive exercises, participants will explore new ways to express themselves, build confidence, and connect with others, all in a relaxed, no-pressure setting that encourages self-discovery.

During the session, participants will:

• Explore wellbeing – they will understand the Five Ways to Wellbeing in action
• Get creative – they will experience first-hand how creative activities can boost Recovery Capital and maintain mental wellbeing
• Discover OETC’s offer – find out about OETC’s community and learn how to access OETC’s free, weekly creative workshops

Led by Experienced Facilitators

Each session is led by facilitators with lived experience of recovery, assisted by one of our Peer Volunteers. This approach creates a supportive and relatable environment, showing participants how creativity can be a powerful tool for recovery and overall wellbeing.

Choose Your Session

• Drama Taster Session
  Participants dive into drama through improvisation games and group activities, designed to foster connection and boost wellbeing. With no scripts and no pressure, this session is all about fun and reflection—perfect for sparking creativity and confidence.
• Drama and Creative Writing Taster Session
  A mix of drama exercises and writing activities, this session helps participants unlock creativity while exploring the link between wellbeing and self-expression. Whether through acting or storytelling, participants will experience the benefits of creative engagement.
• Dance Taster Session
  This session uses accessible, easy-to-follow dance exercises to explore the Five Ways to Wellbeing. It’s not about mastering routines—it’s about discovering the joy of movement and unlocking a new way to improve both physical and mental health.

Perfect for Clients and Staff

Our Taster Sessions are not only ideal for clients in recovery from addiction but also for those managing mental health or wellbeing challenges. They can also be a great addition to staff training or away days, offering a refreshing, creative experience that shows how the arts can transform lives.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity—bring Outside Edge’s creativity to your service. Contact us today to book your Taster Session

Let’s help your clients discover the power of creativity on their path to recovery and wellbeing!