This document summarizes a digital storytelling project where 7 undocumented teen mothers shared their stories over 6 art therapy sessions. The project was facilitated by an art therapist from Florence Crittenton High School and aimed to explore inequities in health and education faced by the young women. Through sharing meals and creating art, the storytellers were able to open up about their experiences and gain a greater awareness of their minority status and limited options as immigrants. One participant in particular found the workshops empowering and said she now feels compelled to help create change.
Jessica Hiles is a graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse with a 4.0 GPA. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Women's Studies from Viterbo University, graduating with a 3.85 GPA. Her research experience includes conducting interviews on topics like substance abuse and relationships. She has tutored various psychology courses and volunteered at an elementary school and retirement homes, facilitating activities for students and elderly residents. Her skills include strong written and oral communication, research abilities, and a positive work ethic.
The document describes Dickinson State University's Alcohol Awareness Through the Arts program, which uses creative arts like writing, dance, film, music, and theater to educate students about the dangers of binge drinking. It was developed by students in response to alcohol-related deaths at a rival school. Assessment of the program found that students felt less lectured to and the art made them think more about their choices with alcohol. The university administration, faculty, coaching staff, and student leaders were all involved in supporting the program.
Desiree Deoria is pursuing a Master's degree in Biomedical Writing starting in August 2017. She received her Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Science from Alvernia University in May 2017, where she maintained a 3.6 GPA and received Dean's List honors multiple semesters. She has work experience in reception, elder care, babysitting, and sales, and maintains strong communication, computer, and customer service skills.
Kayla D. Kolka graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree and a minor in leadership. She has worked in several roles at UF including as an orientation leader, student assistant in the Dean of Student's Office, and as a recruitment counselor. Her experience also includes internships at Wells Fargo and volunteer work mentoring high school girls. She maintains a 3.66 GPA and is involved in fundraising for children's hospitals through dance marathon participation.
A good university experience isn’t all about the quality of your degree. It’s also about the support you receive to achieve your goals, what you can do during your spare time, and where you live. Join Ms Seon Nyeong Kim and Ms Yujian Tang on Tuesday 31 October, 2017, to find out more.
UCSF School of Nursing Dean's Advisory Council Alumni Relations May 2013 Pres...Lisa Finkelstein
The UCSF School of Nursing Dean’s Advisory Council was established in 1987, originally as the Board of Overseers, in an effort to assist the School in its mission of teaching, research, public service, and patient care. Dean’s Advisory Council members are thought leaders, corporate executives, policy makers, philanthropists, and innovators who are united in their commitment to the School and the future of its excellence.
The document summarizes disability services at George Mason University in 2014. It notes that 1201 students were registered with disability services, with 34% having more than invisible disabilities. 90% of students have invisible disabilities. The diversity of the student population is a strength, and disability services partners with various university departments to serve students' needs. When successful partnerships occur, like enabling a blind student to attend a leadership program, the entire university community benefits.
Jessica Hiles is a graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse with a 4.0 GPA. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Women's Studies from Viterbo University, graduating with a 3.85 GPA. Her research experience includes conducting interviews on topics like substance abuse and relationships. She has tutored various psychology courses and volunteered at an elementary school and retirement homes, facilitating activities for students and elderly residents. Her skills include strong written and oral communication, research abilities, and a positive work ethic.
The document describes Dickinson State University's Alcohol Awareness Through the Arts program, which uses creative arts like writing, dance, film, music, and theater to educate students about the dangers of binge drinking. It was developed by students in response to alcohol-related deaths at a rival school. Assessment of the program found that students felt less lectured to and the art made them think more about their choices with alcohol. The university administration, faculty, coaching staff, and student leaders were all involved in supporting the program.
Desiree Deoria is pursuing a Master's degree in Biomedical Writing starting in August 2017. She received her Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Science from Alvernia University in May 2017, where she maintained a 3.6 GPA and received Dean's List honors multiple semesters. She has work experience in reception, elder care, babysitting, and sales, and maintains strong communication, computer, and customer service skills.
Kayla D. Kolka graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree and a minor in leadership. She has worked in several roles at UF including as an orientation leader, student assistant in the Dean of Student's Office, and as a recruitment counselor. Her experience also includes internships at Wells Fargo and volunteer work mentoring high school girls. She maintains a 3.66 GPA and is involved in fundraising for children's hospitals through dance marathon participation.
A good university experience isn’t all about the quality of your degree. It’s also about the support you receive to achieve your goals, what you can do during your spare time, and where you live. Join Ms Seon Nyeong Kim and Ms Yujian Tang on Tuesday 31 October, 2017, to find out more.
UCSF School of Nursing Dean's Advisory Council Alumni Relations May 2013 Pres...Lisa Finkelstein
The UCSF School of Nursing Dean’s Advisory Council was established in 1987, originally as the Board of Overseers, in an effort to assist the School in its mission of teaching, research, public service, and patient care. Dean’s Advisory Council members are thought leaders, corporate executives, policy makers, philanthropists, and innovators who are united in their commitment to the School and the future of its excellence.
The document summarizes disability services at George Mason University in 2014. It notes that 1201 students were registered with disability services, with 34% having more than invisible disabilities. 90% of students have invisible disabilities. The diversity of the student population is a strength, and disability services partners with various university departments to serve students' needs. When successful partnerships occur, like enabling a blind student to attend a leadership program, the entire university community benefits.
AME Education Innovation and Scholarship Symposium 5th AnniversaryJanet Corral
Celebrating the 5th Annual Education Innovation and Scholarship Symposium lead by the Academy of Medical Educators at the University of Colorado. We've had increased numbers of submissions for posters and oral presentations over our first five years, and are pleased to share 2017 was our biggest yet!
Students from across New York City presented their civic action plans at Civics Day at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Students had worked all semester on community issues and coalitions. Democracy Coaches saw how much the students had learned. Chanda Daniels and Grace Reilley won the Change-Maker award for their class. Generation Citizen at Pace University also hosted a successful event on social movements that attracted over 40 visitors. The organization had a successful first semester with recognition from the university.
Peer Mentoring Certificate of ParticipationElle Ketterer
This certificate of participation recognizes Elle Ketterer for taking part in the Women's Peer Mentoring Program from January to May 2014 at Clermont College. The program was called "Peer Mentoring: Developing Women's Leadership for Academic Achievement and Transition to Four-Year Colleges" and was sponsored by a grant from the American Association of University Women. The certificate is signed by Drs. Bernadette Dietz and Victoria Appatova and dated May 29, 2014.
This document is a resume for Lauren Eagle summarizing her education and experience. She received a master's degree in Couples and Family Therapy from The Adler School of Professional Psychology and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Miami University. Her experience includes internships providing therapy, teaching wellness classes, and facilitating groups. She also has experience in research, administrative work, and volunteering with organizations helping people with disabilities, families in need, and those struggling with grief or addiction.
This document lists various departments, programs, services, and events related to student affairs at a university. It recognizes staff members for their service, leadership, collaboration, innovation, and contributions to student success. Awards are given for excellence in different categories to staff who have made impacts in their roles supporting students. The event reflects on the past academic year and welcomes new members to the professional development team.
This document provides information on various campus resources available to students at the university. It outlines tutoring services, peer-led study groups, writing and advising centers, career services, disability support, multicultural affairs, women's centers, LGBTQA services, health education, volunteer opportunities, student involvement, financial advising, counseling, and medical clinics. All of these resources are designed to support students' academic, personal, and professional development while enrolled at the university.
This document provides contact information for 4 professional references: Shariane Rankin, a pediatric nurse practitioner known for over 20 years; Jean Marie Perry, an ENT physician's assistant known for over 20 years; Jeff Datres, the owner/manager of a pub and grille known for 4 years; and Seth Sampson, an assistant front office manager known for 1 year. Each entry includes the person's name, alma mater, current position, years known, and contact information.
This document compares the roles and experiences of general admissions recruitment ambassadors and honors program ambassadors at Eastern Kentucky University. While the two groups of ambassadors have similar tasks like giving tours and speaking to potential students, there are some key differences. General admissions ambassadors give daily tours to larger groups and focus on the general public, while honors ambassadors work fewer events and strictly with honors students. Both groups enjoy sharing their experiences and seeing appreciation from students, but dislikes include communication issues and irregular events for honors ambassadors.
10-1/2 Strategies For Engaging Students In Large ClassesBarbara Nixon
Whether you are relatively new to teaching large (lecture-hall style) classes, or you
have spent years educating large classes, join Barbara Nixon, Michael Reksulak, and
others from GSU the Faculty Learning Community on Teaching Large Classes to learn and share your strategies for being both the sage on the stage AND the guide on the side. (NOTE: Speaker's Notes will be added sometime before April 10.)
Rachel Silver is a French and CPR certified individual seeking a position in environmental action and community development. She has a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Florida and International Relations from the University of South Florida. Her experience includes working for the Peace Corps in Benin on improving resiliency of local gardens and conducting health demonstrations. She also has experience as a teacher's assistant, intern, and volunteer tutor and mentor working on environmental, poverty alleviation, and educational projects.
The document summarizes the annual Student-Alumni Networking Dinner hosted by a university's Department of Psychology. The goal is to help students explore career options and make industry connections. The evening involves students rotating between tables to meet with 1-2 alumni over dinner. Feedback from participants is consistently positive, with students reporting new insights and contact information to aid their career exploration and development. The department evaluates the event each year to improve the experience for students and alumni.
Transmedia Storytelling for Mental Health Discrimination Reduction and Socia...Nedra Kline Weinreich
Presentation at YTH Live Conference
April 7, 2014, San Francisco, CA
Nedra Kline Weinreich
President, Weinreich Communications
www.social-marketing.com
Eva Hughes is a senior at Western Michigan University studying education, with a 3.83 GPA. She has extensive leadership experience as president of her sorority Sigma Kappa, the College Panhellenic Council, and FOCUS Kalamazoo. She currently serves on the board of directors for FOCUS Kalamazoo. Hughes also has work experience in childcare and as a pool attendant. She is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid and has received several awards for her community involvement and leadership.
Becky Doleschy is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work with a minor in Special Education. She has extensive experience working with individuals with disabilities through internships, employment, and volunteer positions. Her resume highlights experience providing ABA therapy, participating in IEP meetings, observing classrooms, and assisting individuals with daily living activities and community outings. She has been a volunteer, junior counselor, counselor, and behavior specialist for ARCh and Camp Pow Wow for over 8 years.
This document discusses failure to thrive among students and provides guidance on addressing related issues. It covers engagement issues that can cause no credits, withdrawals, or incompletes and encourages reaching out to students and academic support services. The document also addresses responsibilities in student conduct, grievances, and appeals. Finally, it provides developmental and punitive approaches for handling plagiarism cases, emphasizing clarifying situations and determining appropriate next steps or measures.
This document provides a summary of various academic support resources and services available to students at the university. It outlines tutoring, supplemental instruction, the writing center, advising, career services, disability services, multicultural affairs, women's center, LGBTQA office, health education, volunteer opportunities, student involvement, financial advising, counseling, health services, recreation facilities, and education abroad programs. The resources aim to support students' academic, career, and personal development needs.
Jillian Solomon is a senior at the University of Delaware studying Human Services with minors in Disability Studies and Educational Studies. She has held several leadership roles on campus including Resident Assistant and President of Aspire, which promotes minority education. Her experience also includes working as a research assistant, infant caregiver, tutor, and volunteer with organizations such as UNICEF and the Center for Black Culture.
The WRFN (Waterloo Region Family Network) is a nonprofit resource center that provides support, knowledge and assistance to families and individuals with special needs. It was formed in 2008 in Waterloo Region to connect families through a Parent Mentor Program, educational seminars, and sharing information about community services and events. At the time of this document, WRFN was supporting over 400 registered families through 27 Parent Mentors, coordinators, seminars, newsletters and their website. The organization aims to complement professional social workers with informal peer support for families navigating challenges.
Kelly Dorang is pursuing a Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a specialization in health care. She has experience in field placements providing counseling, support groups, and resource referrals for cancer patients, inmates, and hospice clients. Her undergraduate degree is in Human Services from Millikin University. She has volunteered with organizations serving the homeless and participated in experiential learning trips focused on LGBTQ and homeless populations.
The document provides a summary of the individual's work and volunteer experience as well as their education. For work experience, it highlights their role founding and directing an oral hygiene nonprofit for the Hispanic community in LA as well as various teaching assistant roles. For volunteer experience, it describes assisting in a hospital, participating in an international vision trip to Uganda, and various other humanitarian efforts. It concludes with an education section outlining the individual's ongoing studies at Pepperdine University with a focus on Hispanic studies and their pre-dental track.
This document discusses the importance of social transition for students. It notes that students who do not transition successfully are less likely to persist in their studies and more likely to experience academic difficulties. It then discusses two case studies of programs aimed at facilitating social transition - a mature student welcome program and a peer mentoring program called Culture Connect that provides ongoing support for international students. The document highlights how these programs help students establish support networks and a sense of belonging, which are key aspects of successful social transition.
AME Education Innovation and Scholarship Symposium 5th AnniversaryJanet Corral
Celebrating the 5th Annual Education Innovation and Scholarship Symposium lead by the Academy of Medical Educators at the University of Colorado. We've had increased numbers of submissions for posters and oral presentations over our first five years, and are pleased to share 2017 was our biggest yet!
Students from across New York City presented their civic action plans at Civics Day at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Students had worked all semester on community issues and coalitions. Democracy Coaches saw how much the students had learned. Chanda Daniels and Grace Reilley won the Change-Maker award for their class. Generation Citizen at Pace University also hosted a successful event on social movements that attracted over 40 visitors. The organization had a successful first semester with recognition from the university.
Peer Mentoring Certificate of ParticipationElle Ketterer
This certificate of participation recognizes Elle Ketterer for taking part in the Women's Peer Mentoring Program from January to May 2014 at Clermont College. The program was called "Peer Mentoring: Developing Women's Leadership for Academic Achievement and Transition to Four-Year Colleges" and was sponsored by a grant from the American Association of University Women. The certificate is signed by Drs. Bernadette Dietz and Victoria Appatova and dated May 29, 2014.
This document is a resume for Lauren Eagle summarizing her education and experience. She received a master's degree in Couples and Family Therapy from The Adler School of Professional Psychology and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Miami University. Her experience includes internships providing therapy, teaching wellness classes, and facilitating groups. She also has experience in research, administrative work, and volunteering with organizations helping people with disabilities, families in need, and those struggling with grief or addiction.
This document lists various departments, programs, services, and events related to student affairs at a university. It recognizes staff members for their service, leadership, collaboration, innovation, and contributions to student success. Awards are given for excellence in different categories to staff who have made impacts in their roles supporting students. The event reflects on the past academic year and welcomes new members to the professional development team.
This document provides information on various campus resources available to students at the university. It outlines tutoring services, peer-led study groups, writing and advising centers, career services, disability support, multicultural affairs, women's centers, LGBTQA services, health education, volunteer opportunities, student involvement, financial advising, counseling, and medical clinics. All of these resources are designed to support students' academic, personal, and professional development while enrolled at the university.
This document provides contact information for 4 professional references: Shariane Rankin, a pediatric nurse practitioner known for over 20 years; Jean Marie Perry, an ENT physician's assistant known for over 20 years; Jeff Datres, the owner/manager of a pub and grille known for 4 years; and Seth Sampson, an assistant front office manager known for 1 year. Each entry includes the person's name, alma mater, current position, years known, and contact information.
This document compares the roles and experiences of general admissions recruitment ambassadors and honors program ambassadors at Eastern Kentucky University. While the two groups of ambassadors have similar tasks like giving tours and speaking to potential students, there are some key differences. General admissions ambassadors give daily tours to larger groups and focus on the general public, while honors ambassadors work fewer events and strictly with honors students. Both groups enjoy sharing their experiences and seeing appreciation from students, but dislikes include communication issues and irregular events for honors ambassadors.
10-1/2 Strategies For Engaging Students In Large ClassesBarbara Nixon
Whether you are relatively new to teaching large (lecture-hall style) classes, or you
have spent years educating large classes, join Barbara Nixon, Michael Reksulak, and
others from GSU the Faculty Learning Community on Teaching Large Classes to learn and share your strategies for being both the sage on the stage AND the guide on the side. (NOTE: Speaker's Notes will be added sometime before April 10.)
Rachel Silver is a French and CPR certified individual seeking a position in environmental action and community development. She has a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Florida and International Relations from the University of South Florida. Her experience includes working for the Peace Corps in Benin on improving resiliency of local gardens and conducting health demonstrations. She also has experience as a teacher's assistant, intern, and volunteer tutor and mentor working on environmental, poverty alleviation, and educational projects.
The document summarizes the annual Student-Alumni Networking Dinner hosted by a university's Department of Psychology. The goal is to help students explore career options and make industry connections. The evening involves students rotating between tables to meet with 1-2 alumni over dinner. Feedback from participants is consistently positive, with students reporting new insights and contact information to aid their career exploration and development. The department evaluates the event each year to improve the experience for students and alumni.
Transmedia Storytelling for Mental Health Discrimination Reduction and Socia...Nedra Kline Weinreich
Presentation at YTH Live Conference
April 7, 2014, San Francisco, CA
Nedra Kline Weinreich
President, Weinreich Communications
www.social-marketing.com
Eva Hughes is a senior at Western Michigan University studying education, with a 3.83 GPA. She has extensive leadership experience as president of her sorority Sigma Kappa, the College Panhellenic Council, and FOCUS Kalamazoo. She currently serves on the board of directors for FOCUS Kalamazoo. Hughes also has work experience in childcare and as a pool attendant. She is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid and has received several awards for her community involvement and leadership.
Becky Doleschy is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work with a minor in Special Education. She has extensive experience working with individuals with disabilities through internships, employment, and volunteer positions. Her resume highlights experience providing ABA therapy, participating in IEP meetings, observing classrooms, and assisting individuals with daily living activities and community outings. She has been a volunteer, junior counselor, counselor, and behavior specialist for ARCh and Camp Pow Wow for over 8 years.
This document discusses failure to thrive among students and provides guidance on addressing related issues. It covers engagement issues that can cause no credits, withdrawals, or incompletes and encourages reaching out to students and academic support services. The document also addresses responsibilities in student conduct, grievances, and appeals. Finally, it provides developmental and punitive approaches for handling plagiarism cases, emphasizing clarifying situations and determining appropriate next steps or measures.
This document provides a summary of various academic support resources and services available to students at the university. It outlines tutoring, supplemental instruction, the writing center, advising, career services, disability services, multicultural affairs, women's center, LGBTQA office, health education, volunteer opportunities, student involvement, financial advising, counseling, health services, recreation facilities, and education abroad programs. The resources aim to support students' academic, career, and personal development needs.
Jillian Solomon is a senior at the University of Delaware studying Human Services with minors in Disability Studies and Educational Studies. She has held several leadership roles on campus including Resident Assistant and President of Aspire, which promotes minority education. Her experience also includes working as a research assistant, infant caregiver, tutor, and volunteer with organizations such as UNICEF and the Center for Black Culture.
The WRFN (Waterloo Region Family Network) is a nonprofit resource center that provides support, knowledge and assistance to families and individuals with special needs. It was formed in 2008 in Waterloo Region to connect families through a Parent Mentor Program, educational seminars, and sharing information about community services and events. At the time of this document, WRFN was supporting over 400 registered families through 27 Parent Mentors, coordinators, seminars, newsletters and their website. The organization aims to complement professional social workers with informal peer support for families navigating challenges.
Kelly Dorang is pursuing a Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a specialization in health care. She has experience in field placements providing counseling, support groups, and resource referrals for cancer patients, inmates, and hospice clients. Her undergraduate degree is in Human Services from Millikin University. She has volunteered with organizations serving the homeless and participated in experiential learning trips focused on LGBTQ and homeless populations.
The document provides a summary of the individual's work and volunteer experience as well as their education. For work experience, it highlights their role founding and directing an oral hygiene nonprofit for the Hispanic community in LA as well as various teaching assistant roles. For volunteer experience, it describes assisting in a hospital, participating in an international vision trip to Uganda, and various other humanitarian efforts. It concludes with an education section outlining the individual's ongoing studies at Pepperdine University with a focus on Hispanic studies and their pre-dental track.
This document discusses the importance of social transition for students. It notes that students who do not transition successfully are less likely to persist in their studies and more likely to experience academic difficulties. It then discusses two case studies of programs aimed at facilitating social transition - a mature student welcome program and a peer mentoring program called Culture Connect that provides ongoing support for international students. The document highlights how these programs help students establish support networks and a sense of belonging, which are key aspects of successful social transition.
The June Callwood Center for Young Women provides a variety of services and support for pregnant and parenting teens, including prenatal classes, counseling, transitional housing, food programs, legal aid, and volunteer opportunities. Funding comes from government sources, United Way, and donations. The agency aims to foster community through monthly activities and partnering with other organizations to provide additional resources for their clients.
Pedagogies of knowledge exchange. What happens when university researchers engage with individuals working in educational contexts in order to learn from each other with the aim of creating new knowledge?
Karen Laing and Liz Todd, Newcastle University
Youth Summit was hosted in partnership with PolicyWise, Alberta Health Services and many local partners on July 16, 2019 at the Maskwacis Cultural College Library. The theme this year was, 'Link of Identify with Mental Health for Youth'.
The document discusses family life education (FLE). FLE aims to strengthen and enrich family experiences through prevention, education, and collaboration. It covers topics like human development, relationships, parenting, family dynamics, and more. FLE is taught through various settings and approaches education, administration, and promotion of public policy. The overall goal is to provide families with resources to support healthy development and relationships.
Taking the AOHS Classroom to the CommunityNAFCareerAcads
Hear the powerful story of how students in one AOHS program work side-by-side with EMT/first responders and healthcare professionals to learn practical lifesaving skills that they use to benefit the community. Explore strategies for partnering with medical experts and bringing this approach to your academy.
Learning experinces in the making of purposeful mediaChole Richard
Two learners of a project based learning program, Adobe Youth Voices, share their learning experiences in the creation of a purposeful media, "Wrath of a Stepmother"
Latino teen pregnancy rates are high, with 52% of Latina teens becoming pregnant before age 20, which is nearly double the national average. The Latino student population at Venice High School is 68% and the dropout rate is 28.6%. According to statistics, only about half of sexually active Latino teens used a condom the last time they had sex and only 1 in 7 used birth control pills. The PACT program aims to educate and mentor Latina teens on topics like goal setting, relationships, sexual health, and contraceptives through weekly meetings and community service projects.
The document discusses educational media and audio-visual aids. It defines educational media as things that can be manipulated, seen, heard or talked about to facilitate learning. It then outlines the purposes, principles, sources and types of audio-visual aids. Sensory learning is emphasized, with 83% of information acquired through sight and multimedia approaches recommended. Proper selection, preparation, use and evaluation of aids are principles that are covered.
This document summarizes a presentation about exploring mental health awareness and obstacles among Chinese international students. It discusses common issues international students face related to identity, acculturation, social class, discrimination, and communication styles. The top four psychological challenges are identified as separation from parents, issues of face and shame in Chinese culture, clashes between Chinese and Western cultures, and challenges with identity formation during college. Barriers to seeking treatment include low mental health literacy, stigma, and cultural beliefs. The presentation provides recommendations for programming, outreach, and addressing myths to improve mental health support for these students.
This event brings together several schools in the Bristol area to discuss tackling bullying. The agenda includes a dance performance about anti-bullying, school showcases on their anti-bullying programs, presentations from experts on cyberbullying and prejudice-related bullying, and opportunities for students to provide feedback. Students will discuss the role of schools in challenging verbal bullying, promoting respect and understanding between different groups, and tackling cyberbullying. The event aims to help students think critically about these issues and ideas schools can implement.
Transmedia Storytelling for Mental Health StigmaYTH
Nedra Kline Weinreich of Weinreich Communications presents the transmedia storytelling approach and guidelines for effective transmedia storytelling with youth around health topics. Presented at YTH Live 2014 session "New Platforms for Storytelling."
This document provides a summary of upcoming events at DePaul University and in the local community, including:
- A faculty spotlight on professor Kristin Maynard who teaches her students to break out of their comfort zones and make a positive impact.
- Several upcoming panels and discussions at DePaul on topics like ecology and the Catholic church, death penalty abolition, and working for the common good.
- Events in the broader Chicago community around issues like LGBTQ rights, climate change, and serving the local homeless youth population.
Queendom T.E.A. is a nonprofit organization founded by LaQuisha Hall that aims to build self-confidence, etiquette skills, and community involvement in teenage girls. It operates local groups in Maryland and internationally that meet regularly. The program teaches topics like self-esteem, bullying prevention, relationships, and more through workshops. Participating girls engage in community service and attend culminating social events. Testimonials praise the program's positive impact and role models.
Speaking at the 2015 CCIH Annual Conference, Allison Flynn, MPH, Health Advisor, World Relief shares a World Relief program to mentor girls aged 10 to 14 in Rwanda to facilitate a healthy transition to adulthood.
Parent Leadership Training Institute of Alexandria seeks to enable parents to become leading advocates for children. This is the slide show that was shared with the first class of graduates. For more information, visit the website at:
http://www.plti-alex.org/index.html.
The Alexandria program is based on a model used by the Connecticut Commission on Children, which can be viewed at the following site:
http://www.cga.ct.gov/coc/plti.htm
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As we release products and services into the world they have the potential to reshape and transform. Good, bad, or both this impact is something that we need to understand. It is no longer good enough to have a good idea. How does thinking about our work in context of the interwoven communities it impacts affect the way we approach the design process, and how does it shape the way we evaluate success?
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2. Undocumented Teen Moms,
Health Justice,
and
Digital Storytelling
Adriana Velasquez
High School Senior | Florence Crittenton High School
Donica Snyder
Classroom-based Art Therapist | Florence Crittenton Services
Marty Otañez
Assistant Professor | University of Colorado, Denver
YTH Live! Conference | San Francisco | April 27, 2015
Girl with Lilies by Diego Rivera
3. A Special Thank You!
The National Florence Crittenton
Aline Gubrium
Suzelle Klein
Cathy Bell
Veronica Urquilla
Tanya Robinson
8. Project Summary
• In/Equities along health and educational
lines
• 7 Storytellers, 6 meetings @ 1 hour each
meeting, October 2014
• Funds provided by the University of
Colorado Diversity and Excellence Grant
Program
10. Facilitator on Site
• Art class with Donica in 2012
Established trusting relationship
• Acted as bridge to Strangers
• Felt safety in knowing someone
who “got me”
11. Community in Food
• The real stories happen over
enchiladas
• A chance to get to know the
facilitators
• Food is significant in
Mexican/Latino culture
12. A Mindful Art Therapy Approach
“..move between visual and verbal forms of expression…”
Carol Vandiver Lark, Using Art as Language in Large Group Dialogues
“…capacity of another to bear affective witness…”
Wendy B. Rosen, Making Great Memories
13. A Mindful Art Therapy Approach
• Questions: Facts vs. Feelings
• Navigating discomfort and opening
up
• Imagery that authentically delivers
14. Before the Workshop
• School not a priority
• I saw my future like my absent
providing Mother
• Why bother?
Defeat in limited options as an
immigrant
15. After the Workshop
• Taking ownership of personal narrative
• More awareness of systems and
minority status
• Wanting something more
• Compelled to help! Something has to
change
Thanks for having us. As Marty said, my name is Donica Snyder and I am the classroom-based art therapist at Florence Crittenton Highschool.
I am an art therapist who opperates inside the classroom. We are located in Denver Colorado and we are a public private partners ship between the non profit Florence Crittenton Services and Denver Public Schools. Our highschool offers young mothers the opportunity to complete their highschool diploma by providing wrap around servies that include an on site earling learning centers, social emotional development, parenting education, and post secondary support. We fundraise for diapiers and baby wipes – infanct and children basics so that our students can focus on school,
I went to Naropa University in Boulder Colorado. My training is in Transpersonal Art Therapy. I utilize traditional talk therapy along with alternative methods of healing to foster personal development. Mindfulness practice is a large focus of the work. As a therapist I learn to sit and be present with my students and teach them to sit and be present with their feelings.
In the classroom I highlight processes in the art making that are reflective of the students current inner state. I transfer the skills to be successful on a project to success in their everyday lives. The studio is also the perfect space to have intentional conversations and dialoug around the issues that matter to the students.
19 yrs old. senior at florence crittenton highschool. I have a 2 year old daughter named Hennesy. I graduate May 27th. I’m looking forward to seeing my mom’s face, becauese this is a great accomplishment for us. Things I’m involved in, I helped planned prom, working on shapes, and numbers and names of family members. Family members. I hang out with my friends, eat, and dancing., get my nails done. My prom dress was this color.
19 yrs old. senior at florence crittenton highschool. I have a 2 year old daughter named Hennesy. I graduate May 27th. I’m looking forward to seeing my mom’s face, becauese this is a great accomplishment for us. Things I’m involved in, I helped planned prom, working on shapes, and numbers and names of family members. Family members. I hang out with my friends, eat, and dancing., get my nails done. My prom dress was this color.
[MARTY] Overall Project Summary
So we have less than 8 hours to make something beautiful and meaningful; happen. We are asking students like Adriana – a young undocumented teen mother to trust this process. To open up and share her story which ultiimatey outs herself as an immigrant . l To write a script that captures it all, but keep it less than 3minutes. To record her voice, make imagery, and select sounds for a digital productin
How do you build relationships, access important untold narratives and create digital stories in 7 hours?
We have found that 3 factors positively impact our workshop. Faciolator on site, Community in Food, and an art therapy approach.
t was helpful, could open up more freely - knowing donica for a year before storytelling was helpful, she could help support and expand my ideas. Even though i have good ideas, close minded. Don’t know how to open up without sounding plain. Helping articulate ideas. I knew you - and knew student iin previous class.
Stranges come in and want to know about me. More difficult to open up. Better to have someone there that you know you can talk to. Talk to one person.
Trusting Donica introduces acts as a bridge.
Marty and I had done a workshop together previous to this one and it began after summer school at lunchtime. We provided lunch as
Plays a huge role because it helps with us communicate our stories. It gives us a chance to talk about our stories, not
Lunch is more comfortable, Scatter where we are comfortable. Getting to know the facilitators because they are not working.
We cook together…. We all eat together and talk about our day, hows work, hows school. Talk about food. It’s a habit. It’s always been like that. It’s a tradition. my grandma always had us sit together and pray together. we should communicate together. It’s tradition.
As an transpersonal art therapists my relationships are noticably different with students. Often they comment on my presence and my ability to articulate something they can’t quite get. Carol Lark states that because art therapists can move between visual and verbal forms of expression we are uniquely equipped to enter the domain of soically responsive and social action art areanas. I have to think how to use myself as a tool for intervention because it matters how I show up. ecovery from reatonal damage relies strongly on the capacity of another to bear affective witness to earlier wonds and in so doing, to introduce a potentilally new relational outcome in the present.
Donica asks more questions. about us personally and what are feeling at the moment - asks about the emotions. Helpful to script writing. Makes us get the full picture of what we are talking about.
when you have your mind set on something, your close minded. The story is done. that’s what you say it is and that’s how it is.
When someoen from the outside asks good questions - can open up and revist the story, change my perspective.breakups go from being miseralee to empowering.
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Person on the outside needs to be someone who your not close with but someone your not strangers with. knows you enough to talk to you. Doesn’t know you too much either - becasue when someone knows you too much, they take your side right away, they think of you inside that box.
Imagery is important to me because you want to convey the barb wire - the struggle...coming to the u.s.. risk themselves dehydrating. My dessert says that because the sun is setting, it’s getting dark. picture these people leaving their families, so tired at the end of the day, so they can bring more money to support their family. It’s a lonely looking dessert. Even though you know there are people - they are invisible. you don’t see them.
As an transpersonal art therapists my relationships are noticably different with students. Often they comment on my presence and my ability to articulate something they can’t quite get. Carol Lark states that because art therapists can move between visual and verbal forms of expression we are uniquely equipped to enter the domain of soically responsive and social action art areanas. I have to think how to use myself as a tool for intervention because it matters how I show up. ecovery from reatonal damage relies strongly on the capacity of another to bear affective witness to earlier wonds and in so doing, to introduce a potentilally new relational outcome in the present.
Donica asks more questions. about us personally and what are feeling at the moment - asks about the emotions. Helpful to script writing. Makes us get the full picture of what we are talking about.
when you have your mind set on something, your close minded. The story is done. that’s what you say it is and that’s how it is.
When someoen from the outside asks good questions - can open up and revist the story, change my perspective.breakups go from being miseralee to empowering.
ou
Person on the outside needs to be someone who your not close with but someone your not strangers with. knows you enough to talk to you. Doesn’t know you too much either - becasue when someone knows you too much, they take your side right away, they think of you inside that box.
Imagery is important to me because you want to convey the barb wire - the struggle...coming to the u.s.. risk themselves dehydrating. My dessert says that because the sun is setting, it’s getting dark. picture these people leaving their families, so tired at the end of the day, so they can bring more money to support their family. It’s a lonely looking dessert. Even though you know there are people - they are invisible. you don’t see them.
so busy trying to have friends, I didn’t care about school. My mother has always been a hard worker 2 full time jobs. 9-9 she has been gone. I would asnwer my phone calls when absent from school.
Most of my family on my moms side are cooks - they have a decent life. They didn’t need education - if they can support a family of 5, I will be fine. I can always have a job and support myself. Why bother? My family has those kinds of jobs, but my family is mexican. They are immigrants.
This is what my life is going to look like. I’m going to end up just like my mother.
I started caring about school when I found out i was pregnant. didn’t want to be a statistic. “You had a kid and you have up” I wanted to show people that I could do it. Did not want it to be an excuse to not go to school.
I don’t want that for my cook - I don’t want my child to not know where I’m at. I want to spend time with my daughter. Christian is a big help. Has a full time job. I can get a part time job, during the days. I want to do something that I enjoy. I want to be challenged. I’m smart enough to be challenged. My mother doesn’t enjoy her work and I want to be a part of something
DACA - deferred action for childhood arrivals June 2012. Barack obama announced younger than 6. having social security.
before DACA, had no options. kept coming to school. Wanted to do nails but it’s not going to pay the bills.
Wanted to go to school for self and daughter
Realized ..same steps as mom….daughter would end up like me if I were an absent mother
I became more aware of the barriers against me because I’m undocumented. This made me angry, I’ve been in the US for 12 years.
Something has to change and I want to be a part of it.. I want to help others like me.
If they want someone to hear them out, to take the time to. Feel better about what they are doing, get something out of it. See the gold. Proud to see my life - to know that. knot in my stomach. Knot in my stomach.,..what if someone doesn’t like it and they talk down on me. Not sure how to react.
Take the risk - because someone may feel the eact same way - can relate and that’s how change happens.
- I’m an undocumented teen mom who made it because I had a community to support me and my family. I’ve been accepted to CU Boulder, but I can’t affor it. I’m choosing to go to Arapahoe Community College as a DACA Student. Daca is deffered Action…