One of the activities our day service clients most miss during this odd time is getting to go to the cinema with together, and have the chance to share their thoughts and opinions after the screening. Our team got creative to tackle this problem, and now the cinema going experience is recreated online on a Friday morning! Each week, one of the group will choose a movie that's available on Netflix, and all participating will watch the movie during the week. Then on Friday, everyone 'meets' on Zoom to discuss their notes and impressions, with the goal of making a group review of the film! The reviews include a brief overview of the plot and main characters, who the cast were and an overall rating and comment on the film overall. Most importantly, everyone's opinions and thoughts are compiled, and as a group a review is written. This gives our students the chance to work as a team, even though they are currently not able to physically see each other. At the end of movie club, everyone gets a chance to share some recommendations of what to watch, before the next movie club film is chosen! If you'd like to check out the reviews, Saol Anois have their own blog which is regularly updated! Perhaps you might find something new to watch? Or be reminded of old favourites? Richard Dwyer Joyce decided on 'John Wick' for the first Movie Club. You can find the film review and movie recommendations from the first week here: https://saolanois.wordpress.com/2020/03/26/john-wick/ Catherine Kidd decided on 'Shrek' for the second Movie Club. You can find the film review and movie recommendations from the second week here: https://saolanois.wordpress.com/2020/04/03/shrek/ The men and women on the day service have also been taking part in mindfulness sessions, as a useful tool to support their mental health. Mindfulness is an incredibly powerful way to release feelings of anxiety or tension, and provide a mental break from the everyday stresses we all face. During the sessions run via Zoom, the men and women are asked to find a comfortable place to lie down (with microphones muted!) and focus on calming music. The staff work through a variety of scripts, incorporating breathing exercises, relaxation guidance, exploring feelings of happiness, and guided mental journeys. It's a lovely opportunity for our amazing men and women on the service to take a break from the everyday, and allow themselves the time and space to fully relax. We'd highly recommend a bit of mindfulness in your day during these particularly trying times.
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