We were invited to participate in the Carers’ Day organized by the MIP Care Resources Connect (MIPCRC). Through the introduction of expressive arts therapy and the booth activities, we helped carers and the public be aware of their mental health and receive mutual support.
We conducted an expressive arts workshop for Primary 6 students to relax. Through improvisational rhythms and body movements, they used art materials to create comforting companion items to alleviate stress.
Expressive Arts Lunar New Year Booth
24-25 Jan, Friday to Saturday
We participated in the Lunar New Year market organized by the Grace Baptist Church. Through the experience of playing musical instruments, moving body and writing Chinese calligraphy at the expressive arts booth, we brought joy and wishes to the community, fostering continued mental growth in the new year.
Expressive Arts Experiential Workshop
21 Feb, Friday
We, along with friendly registered art (expressive arts) therapists, led Form 5 students at a secondary school in Tai Po to explore various forms of expressive arts. Throughout the process, students became aware of their emotions and had a taste of non-judgmental improvisational music experiences, expressing their experiences and insights on round card paper.
(The works were photographed and displayed with the participants’ permission.)
Outdoor Inclusive Expressive Arts Activity
18 Jan, Saturday
The MIP Care Resources Connect (MIPCRC) and the Hong Chi Association invited registered expressive arts therapists from Fun & Care Expressive Arts Therapy Hub to participate in the Arts@the Peak event held at the Secretary for Justice’s Residence. Together with participants and caregivers , they engaged in fun and interactive expressive arts activities to convey emotions, unleash creativity throughout the process, and build positive energy.
2024
Expressive Arts Experiential Workshop
17 Dec, Tuesday
We collaborated with Make a Difference Institute to conduct an expressive arts experiential workshop for elderly residents in Tai Kok Tsui. The elderly participants stretched their bodies to the rhythm of music and transformed their movements into a collaboratively created coral scene, sharing their joy in the process.
Expressive Arts Experiential Booth
30 Nov, Saturday
We participated in the 2024 Family Fun Day during an international school’s open day. Through experiences at the expressive arts experiential booth, such as improvisational music and visual art creation, students and parents were able to express their joy and fun, placing their emotions on the Christmas tree at the booth.
Expressive Arts Couples Group
Sep to Oct, every Friday
We provided a four-session expressive arts couples group at the Hong Kong Christian Service Family Ties Integrated Family Service Centre. Five couples expressed their inner thoughts through various art modalities, thereby understanding each other’s needs and enriching their marital relationships.