Hiphop is PEACE & LOVE & UNITY & BODY & MIND & SPIRIT & SELF & CULTURE & NATURE & HAVING FUN
Hiphop Alive's mission is simple: To skillfully utilize the elements of Hiphop as a means of healing ourselves, others, families, communities, nations and the world. We believe that what we call Hiphop is really just the nature of all beings; peace, love, unity, wisdom, compassion, understanding and having fun. We help to bring this experience about by joining Western psychotherapeutic, Eastern contemplative and Hiphop theories and practices designed to facilitate growth in the psychospiritual, behavioral, cultural and social dimensions of life. We know that Hiphop contains wisdom and it is our goal to use it, not for entertainment but for enlightenment. Hiphop Alive acknowledges the elements of Hiphop as effective tools of cultivating healing, presence, wisdom and transcendence when used for those purposes. We believe that with guidance, Hiphop can help individuals grow into healthy human beings.
We do this in three ways: Educating ourselves and others about the usefulness and benefit of Hiphop in our everyday lives; Experiencing a greater awareness and trust in our consciousness through exercise, therapy, meditation, contemplation and open space freestyle cyphers; and utilizing music, art and dance as a means of developing our cultural values, social systems, physical bodies and psyche.
Study and Practice
First and foremost Hiphop Alive studies the intersections between the elements of Hiphop and human development. We explore and share ways for Hiphop to genuinely produce healthy physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural and social growth. We then practice (and encourage others to practice) those methods to test their efficacy and learn to use what we already naturally do as emcees, bboys, dj's and graf artists as a form of healing.
If you consider yourself a fan, practitioner or cultural contributor to Hiphop, then as a part of the therapeutic process you will be invited to engage in healing modalities such as creative writing, bibliotherapy, freestyling, djing, bboying and music production, not just to become a more proficient entertainer but as a means of exploring and processing fears, self concept, motivations, hopes, wishes, feelings, thoughts and behaviors while developing authentic presence, rational thinking, appropriate emotional expression, care for self and confidence. As artists ourselves we also see the creation of art as healing and therefore integral to our happiness and will assist you in the development of finished ideas i.e. albums, photography, shows etc. if you so choose.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Substance use is commonplace among artists (and humans in general) as it is often associated with creativity, freedom and having fun. However, substance use can often mask feelings and thoughts as well as worsen physical, psychological and social issues. For those struggling with substance use challenges, Hiphop Alive provides: psychosocial/ASAM assessments, individual and group psychoeducation and psychotherapy, referrals for residential treatment and medication management, urinalysis and breathalizer screenings, case management and monthly reporting to referral sources.
Therapy
Our Hiphop centered therapists provide timely and quality psychological services for most major mental health challenges. Our services include: individual, group, couples and family therapy. The aim of therapy is to maximize human potential for a rich, full and meaningful life; to cultivate health, vitality and well-being through mindful values based living. Therapy takes place in an uplifted and therapeutic environment by Masters Level therapists who are highly trained and experienced in their respective fields. You do not have to consider yourself a Hiphop practitioner or fan to receive our services (we are well trained psychotherapists first and foremost), however as Hiphop centered therapists we specialize in working with those who are currently practicing an element of Hiphop who are also interested in receiving services from a Hiphop cultural perspective.
Education
We believe that understanding Hiphop comes from a thorough education concerning its spiritual, psychological, behavioral, cultural and social components. Hiphop Alive is staffed with professional musicians, students of Hiphop culture and historical stewards of Hiphop artifacts. We can facilitate individual and group sessions that teach djing skills, music production, emceeing, creative writing, bboying, beatboxing, starting and maintaining a music label, Hiphop history, Hiphop and Spirituality. We are also able to speak effectively about Hiphop culture from a multidimensional perspective as a part of forums, panels or interviews. Please contact us if you require our services.
Wonderground Mind Sessions
The Wonderground Mind Sessions is a monthly meeting of emcees and freestylers whose aim is to cultivate a greater sense of community among those who seek to use their art for personal growth. During the sessions, artists practice calm abiding meditation, engage in contemplation practice, discuss artistic ventures, freestyle cypher, share written rhymes and provide support for each others work and path as a Hiphop practitioner. The Mind Sessions will soon extend to djs, bboys, graf artists and producers.
Oh yeah, we also do like normal Hiphop stuff, just not in a normal way...
If you consider yourself a fan, practitioner or cultural contributor to Hiphop, then as a part of the therapeutic process you will be invited to engage in healing modalities such as creative writing, bibliotherapy, freestyling, djing, bboying and music production, not just to become a more proficient entertainer but as a means of exploring and processing fears, self concept, motivations, hopes, wishes, feelings, thoughts and behaviors while developing authentic presence, rational thinking, appropriate emotional expression, care for self and confidence. As artists ourselves we also see the creation of art as healing and therefore integral to our happiness and will assist you in the development of finished ideas i.e. albums, photography, shows etc. if you so choose.
Join Us
Hiphop Alive provides quality physical, psychological and spiritual therapeutic services for men and women of all ages. We are currently accepting clients who experience a variety of personal and social challenges. Let us help you today!
We accept the following payment methods and insurance carriers: Out of Pocket payments, Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Aetna.
