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ADDRESSING Model

August 5, 2024

This short video provides an overview of the ADDRESSING Model. Developed by Pamela Hays, the “ADDRESSING” model is a framework that facilitates recognition and understanding of the complexities of individual identity. According to Hays, consideration of age, developmental disabilities, acquired disabilities, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, indigenous group membership, nationality, and gender contributes to a complete understanding of cultural identity.

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A Glimpse of an Effective Schoolwide Implementation

August 5, 2024

A social worker at the Bethlehem Central School District in Delmar NY shares a video of 2nd graders at Eagle Elementary discussing The Zones of Regulation and how it’s helped them by incorporating mindfulness and breaks.

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A Gardener’s Tale: brief video

August 5, 2024

A brief version Dr. Camara Jones’ “Gardener’s Tale:” resents an allegory about a gardener with 2 flower boxes, rich and poor soil, and red and pink flowers. This allegory illustrates the relationship between the 3 levels of racism and may guide our thinking about how to intervene to mitigate the impacts of racism on health. This allegory is also helpful to guide classroom disccusions on race.

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A Gardener’s Tale | A story about systemic racism

August 5, 2024

Ted Talk version of Dr. Camara Jones’ “Gardener’s Tale” and the story of “Open and Closed Signs” both of which serve as allegories to illustrate the the three levels of racism and help
guide our thinking about how to intervene to mitigate the impacts of racism on health. These allegories are also helpful to guide classroom disccusions on race.

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5 Ways to Protect Kids from Racial Trauma

August 5, 2024

The killings of George Floyd, Daunte Wright, Philando Castile and others were filmed and photographed, testimony of their final moments. But these are haunting images that can scar and traumatize children, as can the media coverage that follows. This video explores ways we can protect children and youth from racial trauma.

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5 Things About Grief No One Really Tells You

August 5, 2024

Most people know the common five to seven stages of grief: Shock, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Testing, and Acceptance. Everyone experiences these stages in entirely different ways. This video provides useful information to consider when providing support to someone dealing with grief.

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Helping Kids Process Violence, Trauma, and Race in a World of Nonstop News

August 5, 2024

Video panel with child development, children’s health, and trauma-care experts to talk about ways families can support their children and one another to process racism, violence. (2020)

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Bridging and Belonging series

August 5, 2024

Bridging and Belonging series includes a 2-minute animated video and downloadable curricula that dives into how social responses to collective anxiety are greatly shaped by the stories presented in places like schools.

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Amygdala Hijack

August 5, 2024

Ever been in a conversation where you left with your heart racing, neck red, and you are ready to fight (or flight?). You have your amygdala to thank for that. When your amygdala is hijacked, this is not the time for a confrontation. It’s nearly impossible to connect with others when this is happening. Use this video to help students and staff understand more about anxiety and brain science.

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Allegories on Race

August 5, 2024

Dr. Camara Jones shares four allegories on “race” and racism. She hopes that these “telling stories” empower you to do something different, and that you will remember them and pass them on. Dr. Jones is a family physician and epidemiologist whose work focuses on the impacts of racism on the health and well-being of the nation. She seeks to broaden the national health debate to include not only universal access to high quality health care, but also attention to the social determinants of health (including poverty) and the social determinants of equity (including racism).

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