In these difficult pandemic times, studies have shown that taking part in creative arts activities can benefit your mental health and wellbeing. Photo: The Star/Azhar Mahfof
Commune For Arts, a free virtual programme organised by theatre actor/director Ho Lee Ching, has been set up to help people deal with the pandemic and manage their mental health.
This goodwill initiative, which will run for three months via Zoom, is supported by the Cultural Economy Development Agency’s (Cendana) Performing Arts Presentation Funding Programme 2020 and done in collaboration with the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) and the Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA).
Commune For Arts
In these difficult pandemic times, studies have shown that taking part in creative arts activities can benefit your mental health and wellbeing. Photo: The Star/Azhar Mahfof
Ho Lee Ching says creative art therapies allow us to slow down, relieve anxiety and energise our system. Photo: Handout
Janet Moo's Dance Movement Therapy will get participants looking into strengthening mind-body integration, enhancing cognitive organisation and regulating emotions through the use of movement. Photo: Handout
Art Therapy sessions by registered art psychotherapist Dana Kaarina will involve a variety of creative expressions including painting, drawing, colouring and sculpting. Photo: Handout
In the Therapeutic Writing sessions facilitated by writer Shivani Sivagurunathan, participants will explore the art of self-expression through creative writing. Photo: Handout
The Commune For Arts three-month programme. Photo: Handout
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