Archive for the ‘Mental and Behavioral Health’ Category
Thursday, February 21st, 2008
Thanks to new member Kely Mertz for pointing out this piece on Morning Edition.
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Morning Edition, February 21, 2008 ยท On October 3, 1955, the Mickey Mouse Club debuted on television. As we all now know, the show quickly became a cultural icon, one of those phenomena that ...
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
This appeared today ... thank you John! Click here to view it in all its pdf glory on page 4. (pdf version of MetroParks ParkScope.)
From the Executive Director
John O'Meara
Leave no child inside
In the not so distant past kids tromped through the woods, played in parks, chased after butterflies
and fished ...
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Thursday, November 8th, 2007
Convener: Heather Starck
Participants: Andrea Hedge, Christine Godward, Marc Behrendt, John O'Meara, Kelli Drummer, Val Mitrione, Alice Hohl, and about 20 other people!
Summary:
Create a collective message, logo/tagline
First step:
Market internally within your constituency and use this joint message
-Get together to pool resources to create PSAs, brochures, etc.
-Tap into green movement: "This ...
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Thursday, October 25th, 2007
Participants: Brian Rutti, Marc Behrendt, Mary Vance, Marilyn Weiler, April Hoy, Irene Lindelow, Allison Boehler-Graves, Sharon Tinianow, Al Parker
Science concepts/how to teach with experiences.
Researching and substantiating Louv's work.
Differences in children exposed to, and not exposed to, the outdoors.
Teachers need to:
1) Inspire curiosity and wonder
2) Lead students to experience
3) Take advantage ...
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Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
Convener: Margie Ronning
Attendees:
Andrew Welsh
Dr. Michael Hohl
Jodi Greene
Beth Spieles
Darla White
Summary: The attendees made connections with each other and other summit participants to get kids and families into nature.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Convener: Kythryn Carr Hurd
Participants: Diane Kozloski
Margie Ronning
Nature is profoundly healing.
Symbols from nature can be healing.
Nature play helps teach children safety.
Nature is a safe place to display anger and other emotions.
Linking Behavioral Health providers with outdoor activities...
Trauma takes many forms.
Develop Partnership between nature experts and clinicians.
Support co-activities for parents and children.
Develop ...
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