Unwind with Cotton Workshop

Activity description

Designed for students, this activity features a stress-throwing game where participants toss beanbags into holes representing different stress sources (e.g., relationships, family, etc.). Students can also vote for their preferred coping strategies (e.g., exercise, talking to someone, etc.), and receive candy and cotton candy as a small gift as a sweet way to relax.

Activity highlight

The club organized a two-day on-campus open days mental wellness activity “Unwind with Cotton Workshop” on 13th and 14th December last year, attracting around 300 students and members of the public. Through interactive games and relaxing stress-relief activities, the event helped participants identify their stress sources, explore coping strategies, and foster connections among students and attendees.

At the start, club members introduced the stress-throwing game, explaining the five stress sources (relationships, family, academics, social, mental) and demonstrating how to toss beanbags into holes representing their stress, symbolizing the release of tension. This lively session provided a safe space for participants to acknowledge and confront their stress. Participants then voted on a bulletin board for their preferred coping strategies (exercise, talking to someone, listening to music, shopping to relax, connecting with nature, meditating, or write their own). Completing the vote earned them candy and cotton candy as a small gift, as a sweet way to relax. This interactive session encouraged sharing experiences and strengthened connections among attendees.

Day 1 of the Open Day attracted many students to participate in the stress-relief throwing game!

Committee members personally made cotton candy on the spot as small gifts for the participants🎁

The committee members were thrilled to see participants exploring stress and coping strategies in a light-hearted and interactive way. The activity was both fun and educational, providing an enjoyable mental wellness experience for students and the public alike.

Purpose behind this activity

The committee aims to use the “Unwind with Cotton Workshop” to help students and the public recognize their sources of stress and develop coping skills. Through interactive games and small treats, participants can relieve stress and anxiety in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. By learning healthy stress management strategies, participants are better equipped to take care of themselves and build emotional resilience when facing life’s challenges.