Workshops with a smile - creativity and integration in action.
A unique workshop was held on 17 May 2025 at 2pmwhich was organised by Bartosz Głowacki, M.Sc., as part of his student internship. The aim of the meeting was to work together on expression of facial expressions, integration of participants and to draw attention to the value of equality through play and speech therapy exercises. The workshop lasted 1.5 hours and took place in an atmosphere of openness and mutual support.
Course of the workshop
The workshop began with a short presentation and introduction, which introduced participants to the purpose of the meeting. Then It was time for the creative part, or "Smile in the Lens". - a photo shoot using a variety of props: hats, wigs and coloured glasses. People who did not want to pose, could test themselves as photographers.
Mimicry and breath work
Later, participants took part in a series of exercises entitled "A smile on your face". The programme included:
- gymnastics for the speech apparatus (exercises with straws);
- mouth and tongue gymnastics;
- manual facial massage;
- elements of facial yoga;
- Breathing exercises with a blow-up ball;
- facial massage with medi-scrub brushes (Wilbarger method).
The exercises were aimed at activating the circular muscle of the mouth and improving facial expressions. Sterile and disposable speech therapy aids were used, providing full comfort and safety.
Integration through questions
It concluded with a Integration session "Question bank" - participants drew lots and answered questions on topics such as dreams, values or memories. The meeting took place in an atmosphere of trust and all statements remained confidential within the group.
The workshop showed that by practising, playing and talking together, not only can facial expressions be taken care of, but also get closer to each other and look at the world with more openness.
