Origami sessions can provide psychological support, e.g.
- Conveys the feeling of acceptance when you take time to demonstrate or teach origami
- Promotes the feeling of being connected when the client realized self as part of a group
- Staff doing origami presents an approachable image because this activity can pause anytime for more urgent intervention
- Confirms the staff's availability as the client can choose the right time to voice his problem when he feels ready.
Origami sessions can encourage desirable behaviours, e.g.
- Use positive social interaction
- Use problem-solving approach
- Be patient
- Promote creativity
- To develop a hobby
- To involve in activity
- To share feelings and knowledge
Origami sessions can facilitate
- Learning experience
- Problem solving experience
- Communication experience
- Goal setting experience
- Opportunity for fun & relaxation
- Opportunity to receive feedback and positive reinforcement
Other possibilities in Origami sessions
- Used as a bridging therapy
- Used as an relaxation before other therapies
- Used as an non-threatening approach
- Used as an ice breaker
George Ho - origami 1993 - 2010 C |