3. brought to you by…
● Campus workshops
● Short film competitions
● Short film production grants
● Global community
4. land and labor
acknowledgement
We would like to acknowledge the people whose land we are gathered
on today. Present day Des Moines is located on the traditional village
sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes
who made their homes on these lands and along these waters.
Let us also acknowledge the robust Indigenous communities made up of
tribal diversity that originate from around the country, and whose
journeys have brought them here and to other locations by ways of
forced displacement or seeking opportunities.
Today the same communities celebrate their heritage, showing resilience
and tenacity that would be greatly admired by their ancestors.
— Inspired by Se-ah-dom Edmo and Dr. Christine Dupres, Portland
Further, we respectfully acknowledge the enslaved people, primarily of
African descent who provided exploited labor on which this country was
built, with little to no recognition. Today, we are indebted to their labor
and the labor of many black and brown bodies that continue to work in
the shadows for our collective benefit.
5. here’s the plan
● Setting the scene together
● Watch and discuss films, connect our
minds and bodies
● Panel of student and resources
● Evaluation (and a chance to enter to
win $25!)
● Mingle / Q&A
6. heads up
● Mental health is personal – YOU are the
expert on your own experience
● This is a public, shared space
● Some photos will be taken during the
panel - please let us know if you are not
comfortable with that
● Please take care of yourself and others
however you need, including asking for
help
7. In Just a Few Words…
What has self-care been
looking like for you these days?
● Journaling
● Faith
● Going to therapy
● Trying to prioritize sleep
● Being in the sun when it’s out
● Spontaneously going to a trapeze class or
gymnastics
● Food
● Coffee
10. MH Across Cultures
Across different cultures and languages, people
talk about and explore mental health in multiple
ways.
In just a few words, please share:
How have you experienced the concept of
"mental health" within your own cultural
communities?
11. A judgment or stereotype that is:
● Always negative
● Always untrue
● Can be internalized
What is stigma?
12. CONTENT HEADS UP
Implied loss of a father
Until Our Spirits Meet Again
by Alex Nystrom
AWI Winner, 2022
14. SHARE WITH US:
What did you think?
How did you feel?
● Felt it on a spiritual level; there is still
connection even in loss; when a
parent passes, no matter what age
you are, the child in you will come out
● Presence - even when someone is
“gone,” you can still feel their presence
● The protagonist experienced several
different emotions: anger, sadness,
quiet reflection, etc.
15. How does stigma feel?
● Isolating
● Dismissive
● Shaming
● Makes the person feel
unwanted
16. What makes it difficult
to reach out for help?
● Cultural barriers
● Feeling of judgment
● Not have the words or
language to say how you
feel
19. Sal Tran
by Kim Huynh
AWI Winner, March 2018
CONTENT HEADS UP
mentions of: sexual violence, suicide attempts, systemic oppression,
depression, anxiety, substance use, and PTSD
21. SHARE WITH US:
What did you think?
How did you feel?
● Learning how to manage emotions and
not solely rely on medication
● Representation and identity and how that
leads to a wider conversation around
stigma
● Empathy with other people’s lived
experiences
23. What are some practices that
help support your wellness?
● Spending time with friends
and laughter
● Somatic work: walks,
massages, things that
take care of my body
physically
● To be still; to rest; to sleep
- and be OK with that
28. What are your impressions?
● Well-behaved depression;
well-behaved sadness; high
functioning depression/anxiety
● The visual cues of taking care
of herself, even when it was still
a struggle. Not looking at
someone and judging what you
see
● Felt chest sinking, goosebumps
29. How can we support
ourselves and others?
● Taking a minute to be
curious when interacting
with someone, not
assuming what they’re
going through
● Being authentic as much
as it is comfortable for
you
31. meet the panel
Amville Gertze (he/him)
Student Panelist
Larisa Wendfeldt (she/her)
Director of Counseling, Highline College
Rosario Rodriguez (she/her)
Counselor, Southwest Youth and Family Services
33. Please fill out the survey!
You can enter for a chance to
win a $25 gift!
If you are receiving credit for attending
this workshop, at the end of the
evaluation, you’ll be prompted to add
your information to a sign-in sheet.
Evaluation responses will remain
separate and anonymous.
https://bit.ly/m4mh-hi
ghline-survey
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