Title: Proposal for an Emotional Expression and Mindfulness Program (one-off leisure program with educational meaning) at Tai Po Waterfront Park Objective: The primary objective of this proposal is to introduce a collaborative co-work another master of social work during placement at Tai Po Waterfront Park, specifically targeting ex-offenders and the elderly. The program aims to promote emotional expression and personal growth through the integration of photography (i will responsible of this part) and mindfulness practices (another placemtn sutdent will respobsible for this part. Goals: Provide a safe and supportive environment for ex-offenders and the elderly to explore and express common emotions they encounter in their daily lives. Foster a sense of community and social inclusion among participants. Promote mindfulness and stress-relieving activities in a natural setting. Encourage creative expression and self-discovery through photography and outdoor orientation activities. Enhance participants’ emotional intelligence and overall well-being. Rationale (must find Hong Kong statistic to show the needs of ex-offenders and eldely having the needs to develop social network in community, participate leisure acitivty, finds ways to express thier emotions etc > prove why i have to have this program; theoretical framwork you can simple use THE GOOD LIVES MODEL (GLM)IN THEORY AND PRACTICE David S. Prescott * please quote this to back your your writing): Ex-offenders and the elderly often face unique emotional challenges as they navigate through various life circumstances. This program aims to provide a therapeutic outlet for them to explore and express common emotions they encounter, such as anger, sadness, joy, fear, and hope, through the medium of photography and mindfulness practices. By hosting this program at Tai Po Waterfront Park, we can leverage the park’s natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere to create a supportive and healing environment for these target groups. The collaboration between social work students specializing in photography and mindfulness will allow for a holistic approach to addressing the emotional needs of the participants. Photography and outdoor orientation activities can serve as creative outlets for emotional expression, while mindfulness practices can promote emotional regulation, self-awareness, and overall well-being. By combining these elements, the program aims to provide a transformative experience that nurtures the emotional, creative, and spiritual aspects of the participants’ lives. Tentative Rundown: Date: May 3, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (3 hours) Location: Tai Po Waterfront Park Welcome and Introduction (15 minutes) Brief overview of the program and its objectives Introduction of the social work students and their roles Emotional Exploration and Photography (1 hour) Participants will be divided into small groups Each group will be assigned a common emotion (e.g., anger, sadness, joy, fear, hope) Participants will navigate through a designated outdoor area within the park Participants will capture photographs that represent or evoke their assigned emotion Mindfulness Session (45 minutes) Guided meditation and breathing exercises Mindfulness techniques for emotional awareness and regulation Debriefing and sharing of experiences from the emotional exploration activity Photography Sharing and Discussion (45 minutes) Participants will have the opportunity to share and discuss their photographs Facilitated discussions on the emotions and personal meanings behind their photographs Creative expression through photography and storytelling Closing Remarks and Appreciation (15 minutes) Acknowledging the participants’ contributions and personal growth Highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence, community engagement, and self-discovery Distribution of participation certificates (optional)
For session plan, please write obejcetive and words on how to execute and rundown. Please use simple english to write. Please use Hong Kong statistic and research while quote reference. Please use the template attached to write the proposal.