Although participant Safety was explored (using the SBTILP model process) prior to the shoulder sociometry exercise, I have stopped using exercises where people touch.

An unsolicited letter from a teen leader: May 20th, 2018 Chanaiah Maxwell Philadelphia, PA To Whom It May Concern: Not long ago, I was asked to name three of my biggest influences in the world. Naturally, as the only child of a supportive and loving single parent, the very first person I thought to state was my mother. The second person was Judy Nelson, my very first boss. Judy was no typical boss. She was in no way conventional. Judy was honest, an open ear and heart, and a true leader.

The kids noticed, discussed and laughed as I tried many silly warm welcomes, so they can lead their own warm welcome to the children who would be arriving later. They named the workshop, made a workshop outline, making sure to ask about allergies (used Sunflower seed butter instead of nut butters). We smelled, and tasted everything both separately and together to notice flavor combinations and our preferences. # cyouthlead # sbtilp . # fjmyers # judynelson # mindfultrauma -informed #...

May 20th, 2018 Chanaiah Maxwell Philadelphia, PA To Whom It May Concern: Not long ago, I was asked to name three of my biggest influences in the world. Naturally, as the only child of a supportive and loving single parent, the very first person I thought to state was my mother. The second person was Judy Nelson, my very first boss. Judy was no typical boss. She was in no way conventional. Judy was honest, an open ear and heart, and a true leader. Yes, she signed my time sheets weekly, and I...