The Family Matters toy collection was created specifically for family therapy sessions. Often it is both helpful and necessary to use 3D objects to further facilitate communication between family members as well as instigate safe, comforting and loving feelings that speed the process of healing and recovery through tough times.
Designed by Noa Dotan, a recent graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, the Family Matters collection is a series of abstract animal toys that are relatable to both the therapist and his or her patients. By choosing their own Family Matters toy, each family member can express their emotions and feelings individually and within the group. It encourages open dialogue in order to strengthen interactions and connections in a playful yet neutral way.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Expressive Therapy
- The trend towards using personalized and expressive objects in therapeutic settings allows for greater emotional expression and connection within families and other therapy groups.
- Abstract Toy Collections
- There is a growing trend for abstract toy collections, which can be used by therapists, teachers and parents alike to stimulate creativity and emotional expression.
- Art and Design in Mental Health
- There is a trend towards incorporating art and design into mental health practice to create innovative and effective therapeutic tools.
Sectors Adopting This
- Education
- Abstract toy collections can be used in educational settings to encourage creativity, emotional expression, and problem-solving skills among children.
- Healthcare
- The use of expressive therapeutic tools and products such as the Family Matters collection could create opportunities for innovative and effective mental healthcare.
- Design
- Art and design are increasingly entering the field of mental health, with designers creating therapeutic tools like the Family Matters collection and other expressive toys.
