Intro: For this group exercise, rather than just focusing on one topic or activity, the group will participate in a series of short mini activities with everyone in the group getting a chance to work on an original idea.
Directions: Depending upon the size of the group, the objective is to come up with a series of 10 minute “mini activities”. Start by breaking the group up into smaller mini groups of 2 or three people in each mini group (depending upon how many people are present. If the group is very large, you may need to make mini-groups larger as well.) Then, each mini group should be given about 10 minutes to come up with a creative idea to present to the rest of the group as a 10-minute mini-activity. Mini groups can come up with questions, or do a brief art exercise, or do anything else that gets people talking and sharing for 10 minutes. Some ideas listed:
Get back together as a large group and take turns introducing each 10-minute mini-activity and then have the large group perform each 10-minute mini-activity together. Do this until all mini activities are done.
Group topic ideas (in case people need them for inspiration)
Art or music activity
Interesting questions
Complete the sentence.
Journaling
Role Play
Positive Affirmations
Goal Setting
Sharing Feelings
Guided imagery
Group feedback
Favorites
Fears
Coping Skills
Creative expression
Trivia
Favorite quotes
Storytelling topics
Stress management or relaxation
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN!
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