“The Mirrors” activity is suitable for a wide age range but best fits children aged 8 to 15.

• To explore emotional expression through body movements.

• To experience different ways of reflecting and responding to others' actions.

• To foster spontaneity and creativity in physical expression.

• To enhance understanding of non-verbal communication and empathy.

• Awareness and self-regulation: Participants enhance their awareness of bodily sensations and emotional responses, practicing self-regulation by adjusting their reflections based on the given mirror type.

• Contact: The activity fosters direct contact and engagement with another, emphasizing empathy and connection.

• Experimentation: Encourages participants to try new forms of expression and interaction, exploring different aspects of themselves and their relationships with others.

• Here and now: Focused on immediate experience and interaction, this activity brings participants fully into the present moment.

• Music related to the emotional mirrors to be utilized during the activity.

Approximately 40 minutes, adaptable to group size.

Offer other types of emotional mirrors based on the desired focus, such as mood mirrors or personality mirrors. For larger groups, subgroups can perform the activity simultaneously to ensure everyone's active participation.

Engage in a group discussion on how participants felt being reflected in various ways and acting as mirrors themselves. Discuss which type of mirror was the most challenging and why, exploring what this reveals about personal perceptions and emotions.

This activity helps participants develop emotional awareness and expressiveness through movement. By mirroring each other, they improve their ability to read and respond to non-verbal cues, fostering empathy and connection. It also encourages creativity and spontaneity, creating a safe space for playful exploration of emotions and body language.

Create a trusting atmosphere where participants feel comfortable performing actions and being reflected. Adjust the examples of emotional mirrors to align with the session's specific objectives or the group's needs.