Today I started off by cleaning the kitchen. I swept the kitchen and hallway floors, then mopped those areas. I helped heat up enchiladas and beans, then served it to one of the residents. I talked to him for a while and kept him company. After he went to take a nap, I went into the dining room and there was a resident coloring. I asked him why he liked coloring so much and we talked about how it kept his mind busy and made him forget all the problems he had. He said he had problems inside that he hasn't even dealt with yet, and drawing and coloring made him feel good and express himself. Without me even mentioning art therapy, he said it was therapeutic for him, so we sat there for a couple hours talking and coloring. Coloring with him brought me back to my original idea for my capstone essay - art therapy is healthy for the mind and body because when you feel good emotionally, it helps you physically. We discussed all the positive attributes of art therapy and how it benefits you for the remaining hours.
Time: 9AM-3PM
Total: 24 hrs & 15 mins
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