Red Balloon Therapy

25/11/2025

Ending the school term with hearts full and hands busy.

Looking back on our parent–child bonding workshop, what stayed with me most was the feeling of walking into each family’s “home” — these magical little worlds they created together. I recognised children I had worked with years ago, now taller, braver, and more sure of themselves. It was such a privilege to witness their growth in such a simple, honest moment of making.

Through the act of building and imagining, parents and children opened up about their feelings, strengths, and challenges. What unfolded was real connection — not just between parent and child, but among families who began to find comfort and friendship in one another.

A gentle, heartfelt way to close the term, and a reminder of why this work matters.

15/11/2025

“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” — E.B. White

In our recent art experiential workshop with SEN officers, we explored how wonder can be found in the small comforts around us — at work, at home, and in the everyday.

As we created together, we learned unexpected things about one another: a love for the band Seventeen, the calm that comes from gardening, and how a simple mini Magnum can brighten a colleague’s day.

These discoveries remind us that connection often begins with noticing. And when we notice what brings each of us comfort and joy, we learn how to support one another more fully.

16/10/2025

It’s moments like this that remind me why I do what I do.

A resident saw his mother — frail, in her wheelchair, unable to hear. He held her hands and softly said, “This is my mother, this is my sister, and my niece.” His mother hugged his hands, and in that silence, so much was said.

It was one of those moments that make Family Day so special — where food, art, and togetherness open space for what truly matters.

And as if to complete the day, another resident requested to sing Elvis Presley’s “It’s Now or Never.” What began as one voice became a family chorus — siblings, children, and grandchildren singing together. It couldn’t have been more fitting — a song about seizing the moment, sung by generations, side by side.

I left with my heart full — grateful to witness such genuine connection and to be part of creating spaces where art brings people together, just as they are.

04/10/2025

What I loved most about the foam printmaking workshop wasn’t just the prints we made, but the people who came together. Some helped me set up, others brought friends along, and we even added 6 more tables because many new faces joined us. When I stumbled with the language, participants jumped in to translate — and that’s how we build community, by leaning on each other’s strengths.

It reminded me that creating together is about more than art — it’s about connection.

27/09/2025

Weekend vibes and sharing the conversations we had 😎 “Today’s activity is very fun, can I bring some materials back to teach my grandchildren? I will return them back to you in the next workshop.”

“I’m going to give it to my son to hang it in the car, it will look so pretty”.

“I can give them to my grandchildren when their birthday comes, one each.”

“Can you take a photo of my husband and I, our artwork?”

28/08/2025

Happy to be part of Hearts in Harmony: Active Hearts, Happy Lives at Jurong Medical Centre, where we reached out to 90 participants through art as therapy.

What made the day extra special was the people. We were delighted to see familiar faces returning from past events — it felt like meeting old friends again. What touched us most was how participants naturally supported one another. While making their friendship band pouches, many were patiently guiding and teaching each other. At one point, a participant even showed me how to weave it properly — such a lovely reminder that learning and connection flow both ways.

Through art, we found moments of laughter, care, and quiet reflection, all woven together like the bands we made. It’s in these simple exchanges that community and well-being truly come alive.

25/08/2025

Last Friday, we had the privilege of sharing at the Goodstart Conference on how art can support children in their social and emotional growth.

Our session was fully subscribed, with eight more participants waiting outside. What touched us most was the spirit of the group — extra chairs were found, art materials were passed around, and space was made so that no one was left out. It was a moving reminder that when we come together with openness and generosity, something truly special happens.

This experience affirmed for us that community is at the heart of growth. Together, even in the smallest of ways, we can create the change we hope to see. As Eduardo Galeano reminds us, “Many little people, in little places, doing little things, can change the world.”

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your presence, your willingness to share, and your warmth made this session unforgettable.

21/08/2025

Grateful for a beautiful day spent with a full house of educators! This was an art experiential workshop where we left our never-ending to-do lists at the door and allowed ourselves to just be present. Through colours, play, and making together, we found moments of laughter, connection, and even quiet reflection.

One participant said it best: “we are here to listen, not to offer solutions.” And in that spirit, we discovered how important it is to care for ourselves first — so that we can show up more fully for the people around us.

Different schools, different roles, but the same heartbeat of wanting to grow, connect, and support.

20/08/2025

Happy to be given the opportunity to share something that is close to our hearts this Friday and looking forward to learn from the other speakers!

Do drop by and say hi to us at Good Start SG Early Childhood Conference 2025!

21/06/2025

02/06/2025

Last month, Special Needs Officers from several primary schools joined us for an immersive workshop on art-based interventions. Arriving with their own materials, they were ready to transform everyday resources into therapeutic tools.

Together, we examined real student cases, engaged in hands-on activities, and developed a straightforward framework for immediate classroom use.

One key takeaway? The importance of rapport and psychological safety—essential foundations for any intervention to be truly effective and meaningful!