Resilience = Relationships Dr. Brant Winn Park University

Do Any of you want Your Students To say this about you? I had a teacher that influenced how I spoke to people. I have social anxiety and hated speaking in groups and crowds. She built my self-esteem through giving me positive feedback and support, then students started doing the same thing to me. It “snow balled” and now I enjoy speaking in public and in front of groups. OR

Do any of you want Your Students To say this about you? My teacher really impacted me.  I lost my father and she took me in and treated me well. She showed me the good in people. She cared and showed me I could do whatever I put my mind to. She really put positivity into me. OR

Do any of You want Your Students To say this about you? A teacher I had in high school really helped my self- esteem. She tutored me twice a week and helped me raise my ACT score 3 points. Without her I probably would not be at Park University, earning a degree. She helped me feel smart and that I could do anything I put my mind to. I can’t think my high school English teacher enough. I know for a fact that I would not be where I am without her.

“What Is Wrong With You?” Story of George “What Is Wrong With You?” https://youtu.be/dF20FaQzYUI

Resilience = the ability to properly adapt to adversity despite the conditions **Not all individuals who experience repeated childhood adversity experience poor health, and resilience may provide a buffer.

Students with resilience have the following characteristics: Higher IQ Easy temperament A perception of competence Positive self concept Realistic sense of control of the situation Empathy Social problem solving skills

Factors that predict resilience in Students: A solid relationship between the student and parent A high quality relationship between the student and teacher Adequate social support Marriage quality The physical and mental health of the parent Parent’s sense of efficacy

What represents the person you are? Create your mandala What represents the person you are? http://mandala-jim.deviantart.com/art/Mandala-drawing-11-colour-v2-254094928

Mandalas What is a mandala? How is the word mandala loosely translated? Where did mandalas first originate? Traditionally, what did mandalas represent? Today, what do they represent? How can one begin to make one? Why are most mandalas the shape of a circle? What is the center of a mandala? windinnart.blogspot.com

Symbols of my life Things Important to Me Symbols Representing Meaning of the Symbols

Student Mandalas

Discussion questions How do you generally begin each semester with your students? What activity or activities do you currently incorporate to build relationships with your students? Who in your life was the individual who built resilience in you similar to Oprah’s 4th grade teacher? Why do you believe the Mandal Activity is so well received by students as it relates to relationship building? What value do you feel you would gain as a faculty member if you implemented the Mandala Project or a similar activity?

Every Student needs a champion “What Happened to You?” https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierso n_every_kid_needs_a_champion