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These podcasts by Cultivate Learning cover topics in early learning and expanded learning opportunities. Our series Showing Up is about trauma informed care practices for Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) programs. Episodes include: Impact of Positive Relationships, Intersectionality and Race, Supporting Queer Youth, Self-Regulation Strategies, and Sustainable Well-Being. In each episode, we hear from academic guests, young people, and ELO providers who are active in their communities. We wrap up each episode with a strategy spotlight, a time where we review one thing you can implement in your work. We hope each episode gives you new language and tools for working with young people.Content warning: Showing Up features themes of trauma, mental health, and resilience, which may be triggering for some. Listen to your body's cues, take breaks and use self-regulation strategies. Don’t hesitate to ask for help, no issue is too big or too small. You can always reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 for support. They are available to talk with you and connect you to local mental health resources.Copyright: University of Washington Cultivate Learning 2022

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Showing Up Episode 10: Nature-Based Experiences

October 31, 2023 • Cultivate Learning • Episode 10

This episode discusses how culturally sustaining nature and land-based experiences can support positive identity development and support our nervous system. We cover some of the ways that nature-based programs can incorporate trauma-informed care principles and include culturally sustaining practices. Our guests for this episode are 14-year-old Arwen, a youth participant at the Environmental Youth Alliance, and their program director Erica. Rae from EarthGen also joins us to talk about their research on nature-based experiences and trauma informed care.

Guests:

Environmental Youth Alliance

Earth Gen

Additional Resources:

Paris, D. (2012). Culturally sustaining pedagogy: A needed change in stance, terminology, and practice. Educational Researcher, 41(3), 93–97. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X12441244

CDC's 6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Mental Health Hotlines:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

NAMI HelpLine