ZIPIT - TIPS TO ZIP Oct 2013 | Page 4

TIPS TO ZIP Tip #1- Show me a sign! Take inspiration from comedian Tommy Little and use the good old fashioned paper and pen to communicate. It’s like an iPhone but never runs out of battery. WARNING results can be hilarious and/or awkward but this method is 100% more likely to brighten someone’s day. Tip #2 - Express yourself (without words) 2013 Ambassador and artist Ella Page recommends experimenting with art on the day. “ZIP IT is an opportunity for people to reflect on the way they perceive mental health”. What creative drawings will you come up with? Tip #3 - Prepare, Prepare, Prepare! Clinical psychologist, Chelle Taylor got through the day by using a notebook and using a variety of hand gestures and pre-prepared cue cards. The other thing that really helped Chelle was letting people know in advance about her Zipping It!