Youth Advocacy

Year 3, Week 31 (169 total reports)

26.07.2023-01.08.2023

REVIEW and ANNOUNCEMENTS

Advocating for young people and preparing them to grow agency and diminish anxiety.

This Week’s Top Links

01.08.2023

12 Hard Truths of Psychology and Life from Mind Essentials

https://chameleonmemes.com/12-hard-truths-of-psychology-and-life-from-mind-essentials/

These byte-sized posters of “hard truths” are worth reviewing. I would suggest sharing them at a family gathering or staff meeting (if you’re in a facility that serves people). Ask people which are their favorites, which ones made them comfortable/uncomfortable and if they can identify the reasons.

30.07.2023

‘I’m not wanted’: Florida universities hit by brain drain as academics flee

https://apple.news/ALfJzoqppSCeoPPE7sHeVPQ

Florida is looking at starting the year with a 20-30% shortage of professors, hmm… wonder why Gov. DeSantis? Could it be related to your (and the GOP’s) attack on truth? In some locations, where GOP conservatives have been unable to ban books, they are defunding their libraries. This is simply child abuse. Children from these places will be unable to thrive in a diverse world. They will be laughingstocks.

29.07.2023

Opinion: SMU researchers aim to make learning playful

https://apple.news/AY8tyIO5UShiosM18GG3Pcw

“Play is the work of children,” said Child Psychologist, Jean Piaget. We need to find everything we can to help make learning playful. It will both increase retention and expand creativity.

28.07.2023

Houston Independent School District Turning Libraries Into Discipline Centers And Getting Rid Of Librarians At 28 Campuses

https://apple.news/A8SvM-3K8QB2OKtsh7gqnZg

To quote Journalist, Rayna Reid Rayford, in this article, “In a bizarre move for a district trying to ‘improve student reading levels, which lag behind state and national averages,’ Houston Independent School District (HISD) is eliminating ‘dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming schools,’ a decision that will go into effect this fall.’” The reason conservatives rarely understand human behavior is because their mindset is often fear-based and control-centered. Humans do not initiate lasting change based upon someone else’s need for control. They grow and change because of their own need for engagement.

27.07.2023

Are You Plagued by the Feeling That Everyone Used to Be Nicer?

https://apple.news/AsRkyfZoxQry4bqXwUy4FYg

This article is inspiring and needed. The Atlantic always does great in-depth and well-research articles. The MAGA-RIght is trying to convince us that there is a “fantasy time” we a return to that everyone was nice and America was Great. What they don’t want to share is that “America was great” for straight Anglos. That America was nicer is part of the conspiracy cult and social media and doesn’t bear up to facts. Read this article if you disagree (or if you agree and want insights to support your beliefs).

26.07.2023

14 Habits of People Who Never (or Rarely) Get Anxious

https://parade.com/living/habits-of-people-who-never-get-anxious-according-to-therapists

This article is chockfull of ideas for keeping anxiety at bay. As we all know, telling someone to “stop being anxious,” only makes people more anxious. But creating habits of anxiety reduction is a practical strategy for protecting your well-being. Read this article with someone who is prone towards anxiety and ask them if any of the strategies would be worth pursuing. Let them come up with the strategies and use you as a sounding board.

This Week’s Links

01.07.2023

12 Hard Truths of Psychology and Life from Mind Essentials

https://chameleonmemes.com/12-hard-truths-of-psychology-and-life-from-mind-essentials/

On Slavery: Gov. DeSantis and his crack education team are all about facts

https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/07/31/on-slavery-gov-desantis-and-his-crack-education-team-are-all-about-facts/

How to Cultivate a Creativity Habit

https://killerinnovations.com/how-to-cultivate-a-creativity-habit/

Oh Good – This Is How Many Hugs We Actually Need A Day

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/how-many-hugs-do-we-need-a-day_uk_64c8db6be4b021e2f2957950

30.07.2023

‘I’m not wanted’: Florida universities hit by brain drain as academics flee

https://apple.news/ALfJzoqppSCeoPPE7sHeVPQ

Struggling With Difficult Emotions? Try These Three Movements

https://apple.news/AzGO1efnHQhCaxU0vFq-MXw

This Ivy League researcher says spirituality is good for our mental health

https://apple.news/A_ogw0PaITI-T1i1PlsgnuA

Feeling exhausted by life? Consider rebooting your life with a sabbath day of rest

https://apple.news/A5YDsiuW6SXKWGO2f1MCPyw

29.07.2023

Opinion: SMU researchers aim to make learning playful

https://apple.news/AY8tyIO5UShiosM18GG3Pcw

The Root Cause of the Homelessness Crisis

https://apple.news/AnjfhqzAeSo2uytqAy7bklA

Sharing photos of your kids? Maybe not after you watch this deepfake ad

https://apple.news/AG2G6YwHvTAeQyiiKhykcJQ

Millions of Americans Have Stopped Attending Church. What Will Bring Them Back?

https://apple.news/ABfA5rw5iQg22n9GmiSGwWg

28.07.2023

Houston Independent School District Turning Libraries Into Discipline Centers And Getting Rid Of Librarians At 28 Campuses

https://apple.news/A8SvM-3K8QB2OKtsh7gqnZg

In a bizarre move for a district trying to “improve student reading levels, which lag behind state and national averages,” Houston Independent School District (HISD) is eliminating “dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming schools,” a decision that will go into effect this fall.

Texas family scrambles after their disabled child loses Medicaid

https://apple.news/A3WScNXLfScion7SDyRau3g

Feeling nostalgic? Your brain is hardwired to crave it

https://apple.news/AJ8NbByWlQKWTspflzPxSWA