Children who have recovered from ailment or medical procedure are all in need of special attention as they progress from the tender stage of recovery to the re-strengthening process. During this period, the child’s physical, emotional and mental state are also in need of healing.
In each careful step of re-introducing them to the activities that they used to enjoy, we are giving them the confidence and comfort that they are healing; as everything will be OK.
Perhaps a trip to the playground can do wonders for them:
- A nice change of scenery to brighten up their day
- Breathe fresh air
- Enjoy and bask in the sunshine
- A light session on playing
- Getting their physical confidence back
Healing Playgrounds
As hospitals are becoming more adept and equipped in monitoring children’s mental health, the concept of healing playgrounds is a new one. It is a space dedicated to bringing them comfort, relaxation and light physical activities as a part of the recovery program. Small activities based on leisure and blissful surrounding play a huge part in the psychiatric healing of children.
In Hasbro Children’s Hospital, a healing garden and playground has been prominently featured and is making rounds in the news. The outdoor space was revamped as it is now equipped with accessible play equipment, vegetation and a nice patch of well-kept grass. The surrounding is now considered an ampitheater of healing and is considered an impactful area that incorporates holistic mending of a child’s emotional, mental and physical overall well-being.
Despite the pandemic, the healing playground is operational as it is subject to a focused cleaning, sanitation and disinfection procedures as a pandemic precaution.
As the world is in a recovery state from the pandemic, the playgrounds of the feature who are inclusive, accessible, well taken care of are important part of the liveable community as they are more than activity areas. Playgrounds are development areas of social and holistic functions of children.
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