Stress Dolls
(Otherwise known as a “Dang-it Doll”)
Art Therapy Directive
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Materials:
Yarn or string Scissors
Wooden
frame or Stick Colorful
Pipe Cleaners
Paper Elmer’s
Glue or Glue Gun
Pens or
Markers
Concept:
Sometimes
we get “stressed out”. Life can be busy and full of challenges. We may begin to
feel like we have no way to relax or reduce the tension that builds up during
the day. This activity is designed to help reduce stress and is done through
making a “Stress Doll”. Instead of holding the stress, you get to take it out
on the doll. This is done through manipulating it, playing with it, or just pounding
it on the table.
Procedures:
Take the
wooden stick and create a body shape using the pipe cleaners for arms and legs.
Begin to wrap the body with the string or yarn you have. Create a shirt,
skirt/pants, and hair. Cut out a circle from the paper and draw a face on it.
Glue the face to the head of the doll. Add whatever details you would like that
will give the doll the personality you want.
Reflection/Processing
Questions:
1) What are the
issues that the doll represents?
2) How does it feel
to be able to take out your frustrations on the doll?
3) How is taking your
feelings out on the doll ok, versus taking your feelings out on other people?
4) What would be other helpful ways for you to
let go of your stress/anger/frustration?
Expressive Outcome
Possibilities:
1) Person(s) will be
able to be creative and expressive.
2) Person(s) will be
able to explore and experience different art media.
3) Person(s) will be
able to become more aware of themselves and how to deal with negative emotions
in healthy ways.
Web-Sites to Check
Out:
Office Playground - http://www.officeplayground.com/Slingshot-Animals-C60.aspx
How to Make Stress Dolls - http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Stress-Doll
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