Hum London wishes to set up and run an independently funded addiction recovery centre that is based upon the theory of providing an enriched human environment and that utilises the three primary arts as the vehicle to increase BDNF in the brain to help break the cycle of addiction. The idea behind Hum is simple. “To support people to stop using drugs or alcohol through music, art, drama and practical human interventions.”
However, Hum is not just ‘art therapy’. It is novel in combining current ideas in neurology with the Arts and humanistic philosophy. With this it stands out as an alternative to many recovery-orientated services within the drug field where ‘art therapy’ is an add-on and not central to service philosophy or core principles.
The primary focus of Hum will be placed upon music, art, drama and the environment that this occurs in. Hum will work with individuals, communities and other organisations in the spirit of true cooperation and sharing. The belief is that with the sharing of knowledge comes a better understanding and development of effective services and approaches.
1. Human Respect and Dignity:
Hum London recognises that humanity is at the centre of it’s work and approach to working with drug and alcohol addiction. As such it will treat everyone that works with or works for Hum with respect, dignity and the rights accorded a fellow human being.
2. Quality of Life:
Hum London will endeavour to provide an enriched human environment that improves the quality of life for all people and communities working with or for the organisation.
3. Education, Training and Understanding:
Hum London will provide it’s employees, students, communities and other organisations with education, training and understanding in relation to drug and alcohol use and human enrichment.
4. True Cooperation:
Hum London will work with individuals, communities and other organisations in the spirit of true cooperation and sharing. We believe that with the sharing of knowledge comes a better understanding and development of effective services and approaches.
5. Development:
Hum London’s development and work will draw upon a range of research, evidence and experience to improve it’s services to individual’s, communities and other organisations. All of it’s work and approaches will be based upon empirical, constructive and exploratory research.
6. Creativity:
Hum London’s work and development will be founded in human creativity and the common energy / bonding that this process provides. By doing this we can help to ensure that it’s ideas and work remain accessible, transferable and applicable.
7. Autonomy and Independence:
Hum London is a democratic and independent organisation. As such if we enter into agreements, contracts or work with other organisations / governments we must do so on terms that ensure the principles of Hum or it’s independence are not compromised.
Principles: Hum London
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