12 Years...... and still going strong

2^nd February 2012, was a special day, as one of the few oldest graduates of SHAFA Mr. Pradeep Jain celebrated his 12^th Recovery Birthday. All residents, staff and volunteers were exited to celebrate this day. They had decorated the house with colourful balloons, flowers and lights. Everyone was in a festive mood.

He was overwhelmed as warmth and love was showered on him by the residents, staff and volunteers. As he shared his past, present and the how SHAFA has always helped him throughout these years. He also described to the residents how beautiful life is today, without any mood altering substances.

On this occasion a small skit was presented by the residents to mark the day, followed by a cake cutting ceremony. The day ended with lot of hope, smiles and belief that life is beautiful. And that we need to learn how to enjoy with what we have today and with our dear ones.

Lets Rock to A New Life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shafa has always strived to make treatment effective. We innovated with “THEATRE” as a treatment modality and now “DANCE” was included to it. The aim was to make residents use dance as a form of expression. Dance also helps the resident to know themselves more clearly to stay in touch with their feelings. Two choreographers Ms. Neeta & Mr. Nipun visited SHAFA Home, Delhi on Sunday 29^th Jan 2012. The session went on for 2 hrs. Residents were full of energy and seemed to be enjoying every move. Every corner of the hall was charged with energy. Residents were full of life. They seemed to be enjoying every second of it. Every one had a big smile on their face. It was their journey to another world, the real world, but not their world of fantasies. The fun ended with a promise to carry this new innovation ahead. It was decided that this dance workshop will continue in future too and will be included as a part of their treatment plan.