Goryeong County Operates "Food Art Therapy Class" for Emotional Support of Single-Person Households

The Meeting of Food and Emotions
Easing Loneliness and Improving Social Relationships

On July 22, Goryeong County (Governor Lee Namcheol) held a closing ceremony for the "Food Art Therapy Class" at the Lifelong Education Room of the Goryeong County Welfare Center for the Disabled, marking the completion of the two-month program.

Goryeong County is operating a "Food Art Therapy Class" to support the emotional well-being of single-person households and is taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Goryeong County

This program, aimed at providing emotional support and improving social relationships for single-person households, began on May 20 and was held over a total of eight sessions.

Various therapy activities that connected food and emotions were conducted, including "This Is Who I Am (Handmade Dumplings)," "I Am a Truly Good Person (Vegetable Drawing & Topping Inari Sushi)," and "Forgiveness for Myself (Fruit Glutinous Rice Cake)." These activities were highly regarded for greatly helping with emotional communication and restoring self-esteem.

During the closing ceremony, participants shared the changes and impressions they experienced through the program, and a small prize was awarded to those with perfect attendance.

One participant expressed gratitude, saying, "Through the Food Art Therapy Class, my feelings of depression have lessened and I have regained vitality in my life."

An official from the county stated, "Goryeong County will continue to develop customized programs to alleviate the sense of isolation and promote the emotional well-being of the increasing number of single-person households," and added, "We will strive to realize a community where all residents can live happily together."

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