Mandala Coloring

Location: Unit 3-5 Dining Room

Supplies: Manalda coloring images, , I-pod/CD, Music Player , markers
Time: Tuesday, 15:00-16:30
Staff: Facilitator, aid

Methods
 Day prior ensure the supplies are available: Find supplies in the Recreation Therapists
Office in the bin labeled “Feel the Beat”.
 Check with the staff if there are any concerns with anyone participating
 15 minutes prior to program set up in Dining room- See diagram below for layout, place
chairs around the tables. Place image examples on the tables. Decorate room with feel the
beat images ( found in the “feel the beat “bin
 Shut off T.V’S/radio on unit 3-5
 Gather patients from 3-7, talk to nursing staff before taking anyone off unit, ensure staff
is aware of who is attending program.
 Call “ Feel the Beat” on 3-5
 Leading questions will be asked prior to session
 Clean up will occur after debriefing questions are asked, ask patients to assist in the clean

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Leading Questions (5-10 min)
 What is a mandala?
o The word "mandala" is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely
translated to mean "circle," a mandala is far more than a simple shape. It
represents wholeness, and can be seen as a model for the organizational structure
of life itself--a cosmic diagram that reminds us of our relation to the infinite, the
world that extends both beyond and within our bodies and minds.
o Describing both material and non-material realities, the mandala appears in all
aspects of life: the celestial circles we call earth, sun, and moon, as well as
conceptual circles of friends, family, and community
o A mandala is...An integrated structure organized around a unifying center
 What are your initial thoughts about a mandala? How do you think it expresses how we
view ourselves?
SET-UP/ ENGAGAEMENT (40-60 min)
 Prior to participants’ arrival a mandala will be placed at each seat and the markers will be
distributed evenly on the tables.
 The participants will take a seat at the tables provided
 Before the activity starts the facilitator will go over the rules as follows:
o No writing on tables
o No writing on others
 o No offensive words/terms
o Only use the materials provided
 The facilitator will then explain the activity:
o The participants will listen to yoga music, and choose a mandala that best
represents them, using the emotions brought forward by the music the
participants will choose corresponding colors,
o The participants will use markers as their medium
o Facilitator will answer any questions that arise
o Music will start and the activity will begin

Debriefing Questions (5-10 min)

 In what ways did the mandala represent who you are/ your emotions?

Session Expected Outcomes

 Engagement in a meaningful activity
 Improve mood
 Improve self awareness
 Improve social interactions

Session Evaluations
 After program please complete program attendance and Recreation Involvement
objectives (found in cabinet binder labeled “Recreation Involvement” )