Improve relationships
and deepen ties
among community
Heal from
trauma and
depression
Aid in making
the community
stronger
Explore artistic side
and possible avenues
for making a living
Address specific
community
based goals
Resolve
interpersonal
conflict
Connect to
humanitarian values
Stress release and
enjoyment using
the body as a tool
Self confidence
and a happier
state of mind
Improve
communication
Through various activities using the art modalities, individuals living together form new ways of communicating with each other. Resolution of conflicts and awareness of mutual co-operation, peace and respect are highlighted. Communities can also be encouraged to brighten up their living spaces with art on the walls if permitted bringing about a positive attitude in the neighborhood. These programs are customized depending on the requirement at hand and can change the way a community lives and feels about each other.
Praanah devises specific activities and programs for communities based on requirements of community, and works within a restrictive framework of using whatever suitable artistic medium is available and permissible for the population
Depending on the requirement, Expressive Therapies work very well within communities to promote a sense of stress relief, strengthening ties, community building, awareness, skill development, confidence building, well -being and hygiene.
It could be a community living in an impoverished area, which is in need of some change. Or even an NGO that requires some meaningful and effective activities that will help their people. A community workshop could also be organized where sessions are designed for individuals who are specially abled or have limited mobility or cognitive impairments.
A group of girls engaged in an interactive story telling session
Children with disabilities making diyas for the Diwali, the festival of lights