Visualization and Stress is a relaxation activity where participants (individually or in small groups) engage in visualization exercises to reduce stress. The exercises are performed in a calm, intimate environment, where participants focus on mental imagery to promote self-awareness and compassion. The sequence of exercises can be repeated three to five times, lasting 5–10 minutes, helping participants center themselves and relieve tension.
"Dramatizing solutions to bullying" is an interactive theatre activity designed for primary and secondary school teachers to explore the dynamics of bullying within the school context. This activity aims to raise awareness of bullying, develop empathy, and empower teachers with strategies to address and prevent such behaviours. Through improvisational theatre, participants will represent bullying scenarios and explore alternative outcomes, fostering a deeper understanding of the causes and solutions to bullying.
"Roles on the floor" is a Gestalt theatre activity tailored for primary and secondary school teachers, focusing on character building and empathy development. Utilizing a variety of roles, emotions, and personal qualities written on paper and placed on cushions around the room, teachers are invited to explore these aspects through improvisation. This activity aims to deepen understanding of diverse perspectives and enhance emotional, cognitive, and physical reactions to embodying different roles, fostering a greater sense of empathy and self-awareness.
"Emotional landscapes" is a Gestalt theatre activity that goes into the rich and complex world of internal emotions, using the metaphor of landscapes to explore and express these feelings. Participants are invited to create and inhabit physical representations of their emotional states, offering a unique opportunity for introspection, expression, and connection with others. This exercise aims to enhance emotional literacy, foster empathy, and encourage creative exploration of the self and others within a supportive group setting.
Masks of emotion" is a theatrical Gestalt activity designed to explore the range of emotions and how they are expressed and perceived. Participants create and use masks representing different emotions, engaging in improvised scenarios to explore the dynamics of emotional expression and reception. This activity facilitates self-awareness, emotional literacy, and empathy by allowing participants to step into different emotional states in a safe and supportive environment.