| Aim | This activity aims at developing a sense of connection in the group and the realisation of how our other senses, besides sight, may play an important role in our interactions in our daily life. |
| Trainee profile | Any, with hand movement ability. |
| Learning Objectives | To develop communication skills by passing a non-spoken message to the group
To improve attention skills To focus and enhance other senses, besides sight To increase patience |
| n° participants | 10 people |
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Materials | A4 sheets of paper and markers for each participant, paper tape roll. |
| Preparation | The group stands or sits in a line, where participants face the back of the person in front of them (except the first person in the line). They put blank A4 paper sheets on the person’s back with paper tape (except the first person). They hold a marker. |
| Implementation | The concept is like the well-known telephone game but instead of passing the word to each other, they pass the drawing.
The first person starts drawing on the back of the person standing in front. Once they feel that the person behind them starts drawing on their back, they start reproducing the drawing as they feel it. When they finish, they put the drawings next to each other and see if they are similar. |
| Debriefing | Was it easy or difficult to reproduce the drawing? How do they feel about exercise and the connection to each other? |
| Tips and hints | Make sure they will not leave stains on each other’s shirts. Having a second shirt for this activity is an option. |
| Safety measures | Make sure everyone feels safe with the process. Keep a clean space, avoid the use of sharp objects. |
| Added value | Be aware of other members’ body language and movement. Understand how messages can easily become distorted. |
| Variances | https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/drawing-communication-exercise |
