*Try to reach out to several I&E courses in General Education
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===Project 2 - Animal Therapy for HKBU community===
*Simple surveys can help gauge student satisfaction and interest in additional workshops or related events. This feedback can guide future programming, ensuring that the workshops continue to meet the needs of the student body.
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===Project 3 - Arts Tech Meditation Workshops===
*Encourage participant engagement and collect feedback for continuous improvement.
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===Stress Release Playground===
Stress Release Playground is expected to take place from March to May 2025 on campus. The main activity allows students to smash recycled items in a designated venue to release stress. Overall, it serves to offer several benefits for students, such as emotional release, mental health benefits, social interaction, environmental awareness, creative expression, unique experience.
===='''Emotional Release'''====
*'''Stress Release Playground''' Provides a safe environment for individuals to express and release pent-up emotions, reducing stress and frustration.
*'''Physical Activity''': Engaging in smashing items can serve as a physical outlet for emotional tension.
===='''Mental Health Benefits'''====
*'''Stress Reduction''': Provides a unique way to cope with stress, potentially lowering anxiety levels.
*'''Improved Mood''': Participants often report feeling happier and more relaxed after engaging in stress release playground activities.
===='''Social Interaction'''====
*'''Group Activities''': Encourages teamwork and bonding among participants, fostering a sense of community.
*'''Shared Experiences''': People can connect over their experiences, creating lasting memories and friendships.
===='''Environmental Awareness'''====
*'''Recycling Initiative''': Collecting disposed cans promotes environmental sustainability and raises awareness about recycling.
*'''Educational Component''': Participants can learn about waste management and the importance of recycling.
===='''Creative Expression'''====
*'''Artistic Opportunities''': Participants can creatively destroy items, turning it into an artistic expression rather than just a destructive act.
*'''Personalisation''': Individuals can bring their own items to smash, making the experience more personal.
===='''Unique Experience'''====
*'''Novelty Factor''': A stress release playground is an unconventional activity that can attract attention and increase foot traffic.
*'''Marketing Opportunities''': Unique offerings can help in attracting media coverage and marketing buzz.
===='''Physical Fitness'''====
*'''Exercise''': Engaging in physical activities can contribute to fitness, even in a fun, unstructured way.
*'''Coordination and Strength''': Participants can develop better hand-eye coordination and physical strength through smashing activities.
===='''Therapeutic Potential'''====
*'''Alternative Therapy''': Can be an adjunct to traditional therapy for those who may find talk therapy challenging.
*'''Mindfulness and Focus''': The act of smashing can encourage mindfulness, helping individuals focus on the present moment.
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====Tactics====
*Collaborate with NGOs, specifically recycling companies to collect disposed cans, bottles, trashes for the stress relief playground*Search for ideal venue for stress relief playground on campus*Gather feedback from participants to understand whether it has improved their stress management
A stress release playground that combines with eco-friendly component can provide a multifaceted approach to stress management, promote social interaction, and raise environmental awareness, making it a valuable addition to community wellness initiatives.