Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Combining Therapy and Card Making

One day a week I do group counseling at a residential facility for the developmentally delayed. I started doing these groups almost a year a go and I have to say that group day is my favorite day of the week. I always enjoy going to work but group day, well it is just really special to me. A few weeks ago I asked my group members if they would be interested in making Valentine Day cards. They all said they would and I told them I would get all the stuff together so we could do this before Valentine's day. Normally my group day is on Wednesday's but due to bad weather I had group on Monday. My clients were surprised when I showed up on Monday and even more surprised that I remembered to bring the stuff to make cards *okie is kinda surprised herself since schedule changes sometimes causes CRS in okie's mind*.

I made the card bases and had those ready a head of time. I punched out a bunch of hearts. Some I stamped and some I ran through the Cuttlebug. I also had the little sentiments stamped and ready. Since my group time is only an hour I wanted plenty of time for them to be able to choose how to decorate their card and then talk about the activity and effects having positive activities can have on moods *okie can turn anything into therapy thanks to having the privilege of working with Dr. Jan Summers who is one of the most awesomest people that okie knows in the counseling field*. The clients really enjoyed the activity and were even able to share some of their hobbies with each other and how they think it helps to have something to do.

Anyway I thought you guys might enjoy seeing the cards they made.






































Think they every one of the cards are great. Some of my clients went on and on about how much they enjoyed the activity that I told them we would do birthday cards at a later date. A few told me in advance they would be mailing their cards so I made sure I had a book of stamps with me so they would have to try and find one.

I hope you guys enjoyed seeing what they created!
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30 comments:

  1. Miss SakFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    They are too darling! What an awesome project.

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  2. RoseFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    They did a really awesome job and I'm sure they enjoyed it. Bless you for taking the time, not only to help them but to enjoy it as well.

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  3. cherieFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    the cards are all beautiful.Thats because they had a great teacher.
    I bet you have a special angel looking over you
    Cherie

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Rhonda H said...

    THEY DID GREAT!!!!!! I would be thrilled if I received any one of these cards!

    Okie, you have inspired me to reach out and share my crafting skills. Lord knows it's no stretch to share my supplies...sheesh. I can't even WALK in the "s'CRAP" room. I am seriously going to figure out who, where, when and how to do something like this that would be a blessing to others.

    -Waving from SNOWY (again, sigh) Arkansas!

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  5. Scrapper69February 9, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    They are ALL great cards! You have a crafty group! And I think it's great that you're able to combine the 2 activites together! It will do wonders for them! Awesome work Okie! :o)

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  6. SonyaFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Those are some awesome cards--what a great idea!

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  7. Sheila aka SassyLadyFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    The cards are great and I think this is awesome that you are helping in this way. TFS

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  8. KarenYFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    The group and these cards are GREAT!!!! So glad you were able to share that special part of you with your group.

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  9. Kim.February 9, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    What a rewarding group to be involved with, they did an amazing job. The papers they used are beautiful.
    Kim xXx

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  10. Kendra-Sue and JamieFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    You are an incredible person.

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  11. Mel BarrFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Okie,
    Those are awesome cards. Thanks fo sharing your talents with your clients!

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  12. LindaFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    They did a really good job on these. Tell them they can make cards for me to send for CFS anytime!

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  13. TrishFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Okie, you have a good heart. What an inspiration. The cards came out lovely!

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  14. kristyscrapsFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Thank you so much for your awesome ideas! What a great crafter you are and to incorporate it into you work-life is an amazing thing!

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  15. RebeccaCFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this Okie. Your blog is always a lift to my spirits and with this post you truly are an inspiration to find ways for me to give back to others.

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  16. DeneenFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    They did a fabulous job on the cards!

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  17. Becky MooreFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    kudos to you for making the world brighter for all. Your group did a great job on their cards!

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  18. LindaFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful! I love the cards and the reason. Way to go Okie.
    Hey I am reading a book you might like but I am afraid to tell you because I know how you are with a good book. Should I tell you?

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  19. Vickie_MFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Okie, the cards are lovely. I'm sure everyone had a great time. Those little joyful moments in life can make such a lasting impression.

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  20. KraftychickFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I've known you were special for a long time now - but this goes way beyond even what you do - these are great cards and can you imagine how it helped everyone's self-esteem!! Good for you!

    jackie

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  21. NancyFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    They all did a wonderful job with the cards. Working with my cricut expression or any kinds of crafts is therapy for me , I just loose myself it in. That was real nice of you to do that for them.

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  22. NellieFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    That was so wonderful and all the cards were BEAUTIFUL...

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  23. JANLYNNFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    You would think they had been makeing cards for a long time. It is always wonderful to exercise minds. One of the ladies I am in master gardeners with does something like this but uses gardening as her medium. She goes to development centers and nurseing homes. They have small gardens for the ones that are able to work in them but don't leave the others out. They grow plants from seed in pots to plant in the gardens. ( some of her clents are only able to fill pots with planting medium but that gets them involved also). You should try to show them some of the comments their projects got. I bet that would make their day.

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  24. Diane HerrFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    That is awesome the cards are beautiful...

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    That was a very nice thing you did. It does feel good to make others happy.

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  26. Pamela A.February 11, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I think these are wonderful. It is so nice of you to do this. I think the cards are great! God bless you Okie...you are a blessing to all that know you...Pamela

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  27. quilt4fun2February 11, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Such a wonderful idea to make these cards. A moment they will remember about being kind, giving, joyful and a feeling of making something beautiful. Birthday cards later is something to look forward to. Thank You for sharing this moment.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  28. LadybugFebruary 13, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Beautiful cards! And I bet there were smiles on everyone's faces w/ what they created.

    What a sweet thing for you to do, Okie!!! :-)

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  29. Robin's Crafting CreationsFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    AWWW Okie, that was really a sweet thing to do, and they did an awesome job on them, bless ya.
    Robin xoxoxo

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Very nice cards! Are you Dr. Okie??

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