Project title
Chemins de l’Imaginaire
Description of initiative
Roads of imaginary is a project that creatively supports the process of therapeutic education and autonomy in the face of the disease, of adolescent girls staying in this service. It is integrated into the therapeutic project designed by the caregivers for these young people. At the end of the courses, on Tuesdays in the afternoon, this program offers a group of young girls, the paths of body relaxation, collage, the trace by painting, drawing and/or writing, to gain confidence and autonomy.
Further information on the initiative
Themes: Culture and...
Individual well-being
Quality of services for specific groups
Keywords
health education, art, disease management, body relaxation
Target group
Youth
Cultural field
Crafts | Other | Writing
Timeframe
2011
- present
Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt
A second program has been deployed since 2016 for young men hospitalized. Experience has shown that these workshops notably promote the development of skills for adapting to treatment and taking control of one's health (especially in chronic illness).