Apart from practice of the Recovery method, don you have some other daily activities, which can keep shubharthis usefully and gainfully occupied?
Recovery method gives shubharthis coping strategies and through their repeated use, brings about a longer lasting change in them. They feel encouraged to participate in social activities just like other members of the society do. Families also find ways and means to keep their shubharthis engaged. A new activity started on experimental basis is yielding remarkably positive changes in them. This consists of indoor/outdoor light physical exercises plus breathing and relaxation techniques. Encouragement for practice and performance of variety entertainment before a large and appreciative audience has also suddenly boosted their self-worth, ability to communicate and develop relationship with the outside world. They are a few steps closer than ever before to reintegration into the community. In a couple of months, SAA will also have a 5000 sq. ft. facility for shubharthis’ vocational and recreational activity center at Dhayari, Pune. Skills gained here are expected to help about fifty shub
