https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw Elli Branigan C22328721 en-us 2023-02-18 12:50:10 UTC 2025-11-05 12:07:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f431.png c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2487091808 In this session we presented our self portraits with one word describing our selves, then we allowed others in the class to write a word they thought described us based on our portrait.
I used the word THOUGHTFUL to describe myself and others wrote really positive words like 'jolly' ,' kind' ,'extroverted' and 'mindful' as how they percieved me.]]> 2023-02-18 13:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2487091808 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2487092978 During exercise number 1, we must imagine that we are on a walk, we hear a sound and turn around to see what is there. We then draw what we see. This could be done using imagination or on an actual walk outdoors which is why I think it is an effective mindfulness activity to practice with a client, because it can be adapted to fit their needs.
In exercise 2, we imagined that we took a long train journey and we imagined that the train stopped after travelling for a long time. We drew what we imagined we would see when we stepped off the train. I enjoyed this exercise because it offered me a distraction from the stresses of everyday life and allowed me to imagine my ideal situation.]]> 2023-02-18 13:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2487092978 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2487097976 We did some group and pair activities:
SCRIBBLE DRAWING GAME
We were sitting in rows, in groups of about 5. We each got a sheet and made a scribble or drawing, then we passed the sheet to our left where the next person could contribute to the picture in whatever way they decided. We repeated this and had some fun creating pictures as a group. This was a good icebreaker because we were building on eachothers drawings to make a bigger picture as a team.
INTERACTIVE HEART DRAWING ACTIVITY
We paired up for this activity and started off by one person in the pair drawing a small heart in the centre of the page, then the next person could draw a heart around that and the cycle continued until we decided as a pair that our artwork was complete. This was a good activity because it doesn't require much artistic skill but the result is a nice, wholesome heart artwork. This can also be made more individual by using different colours, materials and switching up the style of the heart each time.]]> 2023-02-18 13:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2487097976 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2490239429 'Imagine you are in a cave, you walk through it and see doors, each with a name on it. You find the door with your name on it, you open the door. What's inside?']]> 2023-02-21 20:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2490239429 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2490240579 'There is a page on a photo album where one specific image catches your eye. Draw that image.']]> 2023-02-21 20:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2490240579 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2490242952 Draw an email you recieved

]]> 2023-02-21 20:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2490242952 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2490246770 in pairs:
Choose a word describing a mental state eg. nervous, calm, depressed etc. Draw a map that makes up this word with associated symptoms or causes of this mental state included.
I teamed up with Dagmara, who chose the word SERENITY. I chose the word CALM. We created maps for eachothers words.]]> 2023-02-21 20:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2490246770 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2490257537 Let an image float up of a childhood memory.]]> 2023-02-21 20:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2490257537 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2490259722 2023-02-21 20:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2490259722 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2499442485 Pinpoint the sources of anxiety in your everyday life, write them down and consider them.
find images in a magazine that represent these anxieties and cut them out. Paste them onto your page and create an image from them ]]> 2023-03-01 12:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2499442485 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2499445985 think of a meaningful object image or symbol, create a small drawing of it an dhang it up around areas you think you will need to feel grounded or reassured.]]> 2023-03-01 12:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2499445985 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2523707778 'You are cleaning your room. You find a key and open a drawer that hasnt been opened in a long time. what's inside?'

]]> 2023-03-20 14:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2523707778 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2523714054 'You buy a packet of seeds. You get home and plant them. What grows?']]> 2023-03-20 14:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2523714054 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2523765834 illustrate being stuck in a box]]> 2023-03-20 15:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2523765834 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2581975493 i really enjoyed this exercise both inside and outside of class. i think it would be a great icebreaker because you're working together to create a nice image. It's also fun and a good laugh to get creative with someone and feel inspired by the way they decide to draw their heart. I think this is a fun and light hearted exercise and could be used as an introduction to build trust with a client.]]> 2023-05-08 12:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2581975493 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2581995647 To create our art therapy book we completed a series of photo prompts across campus, compiled our images and arranged them, accompanied by text. 
I really enjoyed this exercise and feel it can be adapted to the individual needs of the client. 
I could even see myself doing another one of these in my own time as I enjoy these kinds of exercises and how they have no limits.]]> 2023-05-08 12:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2581995647 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2581999144 2023-05-08 12:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2581999144 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2581999757 2023-05-08 12:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2581999757 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582000139 2023-05-08 12:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582000139 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582000459 2023-05-08 12:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582000459 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582002418 2023-05-08 12:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582002418 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582002812 2023-05-08 12:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582002812 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582003110 2023-05-08 12:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582003110 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582005012 2023-05-08 12:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582005012 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582008917 As I was unable to visit the gallery in person, I chose one of the artworks on display and reflected on it and made some observations.
I think that if a client enjoyed art, I would recommend this exercise because offers a good point of focus and a distraction from troubling or negative thoughts]]> 2023-05-08 12:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582008917 c22328721 https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582012372 2023-05-08 13:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/c22328721/p9znqktk638d9yrw/wish/2582012372