- When did the project start?
- Why?
- What does the project do?
- How is it funded?
- Where is the home of the project?
- How does it work?
- What happens at the Eco Centre?
- Does making things fix depression?
- Can Creativity prevent depression?
The project started in 2005
Because the expression of feelings through a creative medium and the use of mindfulness, nature and the practice of Eckhart Tolle helped the founder Waltraud Reiner to deal with her personal depression of her not disirable life situations at the time.
It aims to connect people to themselves and others through creativity and being mindful within nature.
At this point the project is funded by Torb and Reiner, and by donations.
The Blue Hat Project is undert the auspice of the www.ecocentre.com , a NOT for profit charity.
The project provides opportunities to connect and express oneself through creative projects.It offers infomal lectures and seminars around positive Phsychology,Eckhart Tolle and ACT ( Acceptance, Commitment Therapy)
//www.groups.google.com.au/group/blue-hat-project
A variety of events and activities are being offered for people to join in. Some events have gold coin donation. Some events have a fee
No! but it allows expression and gives an opportunity to learn and understand the process and what one can do about its own happiness.
Causes of depression are not exactly clear. The positive effect of creative expression are well known though and accepted as very useful technics for mental wellbeing. Also the use of positive phsychology and the practice of mindfulness in our daily go abouts and the connection to nature have shown postive effects. Causes for Happiness is something we ciltivate and practice, it is not something OTHERS do for us.