"Tautua i le alofa, manuia le lumana'i" - Serve in love for a blessed future.
Used 'lalaga' cards to 'weave' talanoa (conversations) used to 'bridge the gap'.
In a world that's all about being digitally connected but often feels emotionally disconnected, a bunch of awesome Pasifika women have come up with a cool way to bridge that gap and make real human connections.
Lalaga is a card game whipped up by Torisse Laulu and her crew (Gabby Manu, Lauren Wepa, and Atelaite Mapa). It's all about bringing back the art of conversation with a mix of warmth, humour, and meaningful chats.
"Lalaga" means 'to weave,' and it's more than just a game—it's a chance to reconnect with mates, whānau, or even new faces in a heartfelt way. With five levels of questions and prompts, you can customise your kōrero and dive into all sorts of topics.
On another note, I've been exploring the 'Open Art Studio Approach,' where you pick an animal (I went for the 'owl') and use materials in a 'play-based approach.'
The 'sandtray' is a standout feature, offering sensory modulation and self-regulation, helping learners show their default age responses. Adding water into the mix lets learners talk about what's going on in their battles.
Mixing in drawing, painting, clay, and interactive games brings balance, moving in and out of 'working at depth.' As learners get into it, they kōrero more in everyday life as their well-being gets a boost.
With a positive psychology focus in group activities like painting, each arts therapist crafts their own approach. The 'Art Therapy - Whakaora Toi' model includes self-reflection (hinengaro), transformational engagement, relationships, aesthetic skills (manawatia), and lifestyle developments (manawaora).
Mauri Tui Tuia (Creative Therapies NZ) is all about this creative approach. @MauriTuiTuia
Next up, I'm keen to dive deeper into these approaches and see how they can further enrich our learning environment. Keen to see where this journey takes us!
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