Therapeutic activities mindmap
- Created by: Feenie Panini
- Created on: 10-03-17 10:37
View mindmap
- Therapeutic activities
- Cooking
- can learn new skills such as cutting and knowing how to measure certain ingredients accurately
- This activity may be affected if the person has problems with vision, as they won't be able to measure the ingredients properly
- Photography
- can take photographs with different angles and objects
- includes capturing both still and motion pictures either with film or digital cameras
- can go outside and take photos and can also get fresh air to clear the mind
- can be used as a healing process
- a way to effect active change in their lives
- This activity may be affected if the person has problems with vision, as they won't be able to see what they are taking a photo of (blurry)
- Henna (mehndi)
- can encourage other people to learn how to do henna (mehndi)
- can be creative and will improve the fine motor skills
- can use their imagination as they can create designs/patterns
- This activity may be affected if the person has a disability, that prevents them from doing anything with their hands and fingers
- Exercise/yoga
- for a whole class or in small groups
- improves flexibility, consists of different postures
- can free your mind and relieves you of stress
- a series of movements to improve strength and different breathing techniques
- safe and effective way to increase physical activity especially strength, fertility and balance, is beneficial for those who suffer from high blood pressure, aches and pains, heart disease, depression and stress
- This activity may be affected if the person is in a wheelchair, this would mean that they can only participate in those positions that include the hands and arms
- Expressive art
- As a group or individual
- can express feelings via art. For example: drawing and sculpture
- sense of achievement, fine motor skills, keeps brain active
- This activity may be affected if the person has difficulty when holding a pencil or paintbrush
- Cooking
Similar Health & Social Care resources:
Teacher recommended
Comments
No comments have yet been made