Target
participant group: Youth at risk
Therapeutic
potential of this activity: This activity is great because it helps improve self esteem, socially appropriate feedback and brings awareness of self and others.
What
other groups may benefit from this activity? This activity may be benifical for individuals with eating disorders, depression, mental disorders, dealing with a chronic illness or coming from a abusive situation.
What
groups may not be as appropriate for this activity? This activity can be adapted to a wide range of individuals but it may not be as appropriate for the elderly.
Activity
description: Participants lay down on piece of paper that is equal to their body size. Trace their body and have the participant cut it out. (keep in mind that not all participants might feel comfortal having their body traced, in this case just have them draw a body). Ask each participant to write their first name, and
draw a picture or write a word that best describes what they feel is their most
positive attribute on their outline. Have the particpants go around the room allowing them to writing
something POSITIVE that they feel or know about the others on thier body cut-out. Also have participants write something positive of what they like about themselves on their body cut-out. Hang the finished Project somewhere to remind them of all their positive qualities everytime they see it.
Resources
needed: Roll of paper, scissors and markers.
Best
leadership style for this activity: The best leadership style for this activity would be a combination of laissez-faire and democratic. It is important to give clear directive directions but allow individuals the freedom within those directions to express their thoughts and feelings.
Where can others find more information on this activity?
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