This is the base of the playground,the heart represents love...


This is the bridge , we got the idea from the novel...
The bridge also shows thant when you walk past it,
you can forget the unhappy past!


this is the clear view of the bridge


this is the see-saw...we use yellow, pink and orange colour for it,we will avoid
red colour as they wdoes not like red~

This is our final plan....



We will use pastel colour for the playground...

we will start from Winter, and use white and light-blue to represent

The next is Autumn , we will use light orange and yellow...

The colour pink and light purple represent Summer.....

Last green represent Spring , we will use different type of green!!!

We will avoid the colour RED and dark colours.....
Usually emotional truma will avoid red
dark colours will create a sense of sad...

Our playground contain different type of facilities~
And our Theme is SEASONS
We use this theme because it shows that the life have different stages,do not stay at
the same place ,remember to move on....

TREES: Trees shows nature,when they are in nature....they will feel the paece

BRIDGE: Bridge is hope them can get out of the shadow...

CASTLE: To show a dream....It is not real

SWING: Because swing can swing very high,hope to swing the bad things away....

The other facilities are inside the Castle, this is because we want to show them that the castle is the safest place, it is same as home will always protect you....

2. materials used(for 3d model)
- Styrofoam as base, with sponge on top of it
(represents the rubber on the real playground.)
- using 2 chopsticks, then tied nut to the chopsticks.
( represents the rope, however prevents the child from falling as he/she is
sitting on it)
- chopsticks to form playground.
- use plasticine to make the slides
- use strings to make the bridge.
- use wooden board as the base of the bridge.
-at the side of the structure, there will be swings.
(use, chopsticks, wooden board and strings)
- there will be a merry-go-round
(made from a disc as base and plasicines as the handle.)
- see-saw
( wooden board to sit on, and plasticines as fulcrum.)



2b. materials used(in real life):
- rubber as base
( if fall down, wont feel really pain)
-use metal poles covered with rubber and tires as the seat.
(prevent the child from getting hurt if knock on the metal poles.)
- metal poles to form the strustures
- slides made from plastics.
- metal poles/chains and metal boards to form the bridge.
- swings will be made from metal chains and plastic and rubber.
- merry-go-round made of metal as base and handles with rubber to prevent
people from hurting themselves during the playing process.
-metal springs as fulcrum and metal as the lever. plastic as seats




According to the novel- Bridge to Terabithia, the characters, Jesse and Leslie, go into their play land by swinging across with a rope. We may want to have a rope to connect 1 part of the playground to another with a mini 'flying-fox' to represent the rope. Then to add a 'bridge' to represent the connection to the play land after Leslie's death. The bridge may be a form of a slide or a see-saw. As our focus group is the emotional traumatize, we will be using nature colors(sky blue, milky white) and warm colors as warm colors represent joy, optimistic and a brighter future whereas cold colors like blue and purple may cause them to feel that they are in darkness.

Detecting Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse may be difficult to detect. However, personal awareness and understanding of the issue is the key to recognising it. The following indicators may help in detecting emotional abuse.

Possible Indicators of Emotional Abuse and Neglect

Children

Adults

-depression -withdrawal -low self-esteem -severe anxiety -fearfulness -failure to thrive in infancy -aggression -emotional instability -sleep disturbances -physical complaints with no medical basis -inappropriate behaviour for age or development -overly passive/compliant -suicide attempts or discussion -extreme dependence -underachievement -inability to trust -stealing -other forms of abuse present or suspected

-depression -withdrawal -low self-esteem -severe anxiety -fearfulness -feelings of shame and guilt -frequent crying -self-blame/self-depreciation -overly passive/compliant -social isolation -delay or refusal of medical treatment -discomfort or nervousness around caregiver or relative -suicide attempts or discussion -substance abuse -avoidance of eye contact -other forms of abuse present or suspected

What Can You Do?

IF YOU ARE BEING ABUSED:

Remember:

• You are not alone

• It is not your fault

• No one ever deserves to be abused

• Help is available

IF YOU SUSPECT OR KNOW THAT SOMEONE IS BEING ABUSED:

• Listen

• Believe

• Support

• Let the person know about available support services

• Report suspected or known child abuse or neglect to a child welfare agency or the police

IF YOU ARE A SERVICE PROVIDER:

Work with other organizations to:

• Increase awareness of emotional abuse

• Address the needs of those who have been or are being emotionally abused

• Keep informed of resources and materials relating to intervention and prevention of abuse

Where to Go for Support Services

-24 hour help-line or distress line

-transition house or shelter

-social service agency

-child welfare or family services agency

-police

-legal aid service

-health professional (e.g., nurse, doctor, dentist)

-community health centre

-public health department

-community counselling centre

-home support agency

-seniors' centre

-community living association

-friendship centre

-religious organization

Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinary stressful events that shatter your sense of security, making you feel helpless and vulnerable in a dangerous world.

Traumatic experiences often involve a threat to life or safety, but any situation that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and alone can be traumatic, even if it doesn’t involve physical harm. It’s not the objective facts that determine whether an event is traumatic, but your subjective emotional experience of the event. The more frightened and helpless you feel, the more likely you are to be traumatized

Commonly overlooked sources of emotional and psychological trauma

Falls or sports injuries

Surgery (especially in the first 3 years of life)

The sudden death of someone close

An auto accident

The breakup of a significant relationship

A humiliating or deeply disappointing experience

The discovery of a life-threatening illness or disabling condition

Childhood trauma results from anything that disrupts a child’s sense of safety and security, including:

An unstable or unsafe environment Separation from a parent Serious illness Intrusive medical procedures

Sexual, physical, or verbal abuse Domestic violence Neglect Bullying

Emotional symptoms of trauma:

Shock, denial, or disbelief Anger, irritability, mood swings Guilt, shame, self-blame Feeling sad or hopeless

Confusion, difficulty concentrating Anxiety and fear Withdrawing from others Feeling disconnected or numb

Trauma and the body

Trauma disrupts the body’s natural equilibrium (mental or emotional balance), freezing you in a state of hyperarousal and fear. In essence, your nervous system gets stuck in overdrive. Successful trauma treatment must address this imbalance and reestablish your physical sense of safety.

You can bring your nervous system back into balance by discharging this pent-up(restrained/suppressed) energy in a physical way:

Trembling or shaking Sweating Breathing deeply Laughing

Crying Stomach rumbling Feeling of warmth Goosebumps

Trauma treatment and healing involves:

Process trauma-related memories and feelings

Discharging pent-up “fight-or-flight” energy

Learning how to regulate strong emotions

Building or rebuilding the ability to trust other people

Playgrounds at Upper Boon Keng Road




Basically we can see that there are a few basic colours, green, yellow, red and blue.
I think if we could add more secondary colours into this playground, it would be a much better idea.




The playground mainly consist of bright colours, yellow and orange. There are also a few rocking bunnies around the playground and i think its a great idea. When one feels that he need a rest from all those running around the playground, he could rest on the bunnies(;




Theres the monkey bars. As we are working on a playground for the traumatized children, i think we shouldn't add this into our design as it is too dangerous.

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We are 5 earthlings(?) that make up this group and make playgrounds for childrens!
We might consider being builders like Bob the Builder. Ok, it's not funny.

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