This W.O.W. is all about harnessing the power of laughter to bring your family closer together. Humor is a wonderful tool for navigating life’s ups and downs. By creating a laughing collage, your family will celebrate the joy you bring to each other’s lives, while also building resilience and strengthening your emotional bonds.
Psychoeducation
Laughter is not just about fun; it’s also a powerful way to release stress, improve mood, and reinforce social bonds. In Jungian therapy, humor can be a means of confronting and transforming difficult emotions, turning them into a source of strength.
Family Creative Wellness Activity: The Laughing Collage
Goal
Energize your family’s bond through shared creativity and humor.
Materials
Old magazines
Scissors
Glue
A large sheet of paper
Instructions
Together, find images and words that make you laugh, then create a collage that captures the joy you bring to each other’s lives. As you work, share stories and jokes, affirming the positive energy within your family.
After completing the collage, reflect on the experience by saying, “I am proud of how we create joy together—this is what makes our family special.”
Self-Reflection Prompt
How does laughter bring me closer to my family?
How can I invite more joy into our everyday lives?
Family Reflection Prompt
What does our Laughing Collage reveal about our family’s strengths?
How can we continue to nurture joy and connection?
Mindful Language Tip
Reinforce the positive impact of humor with phrases like, “Our laughter strengthens our bond,” or, “I love how we find joy in the little things.”
Whimsy Element
Create a “Giggle Jar” where everyone can add funny memories, jokes, or drawings. Whenever someone needs a pick-me-up, they can pull out a giggle to brighten their day.
Skill Building
This activity fosters emotional resilience, stress relief, and the ability to find joy in everyday moments—essential tools for a thriving family life.
Nurtured Heart Approach
Recognize the joy each family member brings: “I see the way your laughter lights up the room—your joy is a gift to all of us.”