https://muse.jhu.edu/article/375950/pdf
Need for Transformative Spaces
Adolescence is a difficult, transitional period that can be saturated with turbulence and emotional upheaval. Not only are young adults experiencing physical changes, but they are going through changes in their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral systems (Allen & Land, 1999). Adolescents start to see increases in the differentiation of self and the other, often beginning to establish autonomy, thus developing a consistent view of their identities. They also may find themselves dealing with more complex problems related to adulthood, often resulting in heightened susceptibility to mental health problems and to such issues as peer pressure, drugs, alcohol, low self-esteem, and sexual activity (Doll & Doll, 1997). Unfortunately, due to pressures of standardized testing and covering mandated curricula and lack of resources for emotional and social work, many of our students grapple with their problems in isolation which often affects their performance in school and their interactions with others.
..particularly for inner-city students, alternative and innovative resources and support systems are necessary if we are to effectively meet their needs. The achievement gap must be closed so that all students’ needs are addressed, thus creating multiple entry points and interventions for academic success and social and emotional well-being so that our school systems are more equitable.
Need for Transformative Spaces
Adolescence is a difficult, transitional period that can be saturated with turbulence and emotional upheaval. Not only are young adults experiencing physical changes, but they are going through changes in their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral systems (Allen & Land, 1999). Adolescents start to see increases in the differentiation of self and the other, often beginning to establish autonomy, thus developing a consistent view of their identities. They also may find themselves dealing with more complex problems related to adulthood, often resulting in heightened susceptibility to mental health problems and to such issues as peer pressure, drugs, alcohol, low self-esteem, and sexual activity (Doll & Doll, 1997). Unfortunately, due to pressures of standardized testing and covering mandated curricula and lack of resources for emotional and social work, many of our students grapple with their problems in isolation which often affects their performance in school and their interactions with others.
..particularly for inner-city students, alternative and innovative resources and support systems are necessary if we are to effectively meet their needs. The achievement gap must be closed so that all students’ needs are addressed, thus creating multiple entry points and interventions for academic success and social and emotional well-being so that our school systems are more equitable.
Creating Transformational Spaces:
High School Book Clubs with
Inner-City Adolescent Females
Jody N. Polleck Hunter College—CUNY jody_polleck@yahoo.com
Jody N. Polleck Hunter College—CUNY jody_polleck@yahoo.com
© 2010 The University of North Carolina Press
TRANSFORM from standardised to personalised, individualised education
Create different levels of support - a range from more casual to more comprehensive
TRANSFORM from being emotionally unequipped for university challenges to expecting and being prepared to bounce back from them
LOOK AT EXPERIENCES THAT IMPROVE WELLBEING, RESILIENCE, HAPPINESS AND POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY > making, thinking, acting, doing
Create different levels of support - a range from more casual to more comprehensive
Resilience: A Self-Help Guide for Students
Resilience refers to our ability to bounce back from challenges in life and how well we adapt under pressure. Being resilient can have a positive impact on how well you manage the stressors in your life, especially when you have two assignments due and a mid-term test to study for!
Author: Disability Support at Victoria University of Wellington
Publisher: Disability Support at Victoria University of Wellington
Publisher: Disability Support at Victoria University of Wellington
You can build resilience by being proactive with
the things that help you to cope and manage your
life; feeling good and enjoying things; being flexible
in how you think and what you do. Remember
resilience is about how well you bounce back from
challenging times.
TRANSFORM from being emotionally unequipped for university challenges to expecting and being prepared to bounce back from them
Flourishing, positive mental health and wellbeing: How can they be increased?
For many people the term mental health means only something to do with a mental illness, or having a mental health problem. It’s as if mental health is something be avoided, or at least not valued. Mental health also has a positive side to it however, closely aligned to concepts such as wellbeing, happiness, flourishing and positive psychology. Positive mental health is a state that can increase general health and wellbeing, and resilience.
Author: Mental Health Foundation
Publication date: 2010
Publisher: Mental Health Foundation
https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/assets/ResourceFinder/mhf-policy-paper-flourishing-and-positive-mental-health-dec-2010.pdfPublication date: 2010
Publisher: Mental Health Foundation
LOOK AT EXPERIENCES THAT IMPROVE WELLBEING, RESILIENCE, HAPPINESS AND POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY > making, thinking, acting, doing
The relationship between sustainable environmental practices and positive mental health
The Mental Health Foundation urges those concerned with promoting good mental health to reflect on key health promotion documents that acknowledge the importance of the natural environment to health, such as the Ottawa Charter. It is also essential that indigenous models of health that recognise the need to develop strong relationships with nature and harmonise human activity with the natural environment are explored and learnt from. It is recommended that those calling for better health outcomes consider becoming more engaged in the protection and promotion of the natural environment, and promote wider recognition of further potential positive impacts on community and individual wellbeing.
Author: Mental Health Foundation
Publication date: 2011
Publisher: Mental Health Foundation
https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/assets/ResourceFinder/MHF-policy-paper-sustainability-and-flourishing-2-.pdfPublication date: 2011
Publisher: Mental Health Foundation
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