The Psychological Counseling Team of the Student Affairs Office held the 18th Mental Health and Cultural Festival series of activities on April 15, 16, and 21. The theme of the year was "A Journey of Mindful Exploration," encouraging students to naturally explore their strengths and resources through experiential activities and a "stamp collection" challenge. The activities attracted many students to participate actively, allowing them to complete a self-care exercise in a stress-free atmosphere.
The series included two workshops: "Leaves Have Special Skills (Gardening Therapy Workshop)," which focused on "Leaves and Life," guiding students to experience the changes and power of life; and "Gratitude Calendar DIY (Photo Therapy Workshop)," which guided students to re-examine their life journey and accept themselves in the present moment. Two experiential activities were also included. "Psychological Card Experience" involved self-exploration through cards and promoted emotional expression and interpersonal interaction. "Sensory Healing Space" provided a small, safe place for sensory practice. Here, students could discover beauty in the world around them and enjoy a peaceful, relaxing experience. In addition, interactive games and handicraft booths were set up on-site. "Catch Your Traits & Sand Art Creation" uses interactive gameplay and collaborative artistic creation to convey the message of embracing one's different traits with an inclusive attitude. Another booth, "Focus Challenge," is co-organized by members of the Mental Health Ambassadors – Comfort Heart Fellowship. It allows students to practice concentration in a fun way and experience inner stability. Participating students received a "seed stamp card," earning one stamp for each completed activity. Collecting a specified number of stamps allowed them to make their own "shake-shake" toy at a DIY station. The process of making the shake-shake toy itself served as a relaxation practice focused on the present moment. It symbolized harvesting the small joys of daily life. After the activity, the stamp card could be planted in the soil, where the seed would sprout and grow. The planting process symbolizes the extension of this healing into daily life, learning to care for oneself continuously and gently.
Many participating students shared their experiences after the activities. Some students said this series of activities helped them quiet down amidst their busy academic lives, recall happy moments from the past, and thus enhance their motivation in life. Most students were active and engaged during the activity and agreed that it positively contributed to their personal growth.
Through these activities, the Psychological Culture Festival this year allowed students to easily recognize their emotions and needs and experience a journey full of warmth and exploration.
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