CURRENT AND RECENT CHILDREN / YOUTH PROJECTS:
- Minimizing Trauma and Building Resiliency: On August 1, 2007, a bus load of children, ranging in age from 5-16 were returning from an outing, when they were on the I35W bridge, which collapsed in Minneapolis. A group of facilitators were available within a week to begin working with the traumatized children, their parents and the staff of Waite House. Using a Mind-Body Skills model specifically developed for children, ongoing trauma was minimized and children learned stress-busters that will be useful life long. This program was jointly co-directed by Lora and colleague, Jane Reilly, MS, LICSW
- Kids Resiliency Education (KRE): KRE is a healthcare program aimed at preschool aged kids who are currently experiencing homelessness and/or severe poverty in Minneapolis. KRE has been a program sponsored by St. Stephen's in Minneapolis. The curriculum was created and is facilitated by Lora and Michele. KRE has been a three year grant sponsored program that has focused on teaching inner city pre-school teachers, children ages 3-5 and parents the principals of stress reduction; self regulation, and emotional intelligence.
- Post Katrina Mind-Body Skills for Children and Teens: This program was co-created with Debra Kaplan, LCSW, LMFT of Dallas, Texas and The Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC- CMBM
- Mind-Body Skills for Children and Teens: was taught in the Middle East this summer as part of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine's 'Healing the Wounds of War Program.' - CMBM
- Consultation, training for professionals and Stress-Buster Groups for children and teens of all ages and their parents is ongoing.
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“Children embody what is best in life. They live in the present moment. They are part of its exquisite bloom. They are pure potentiality, embodying vitality, emergence, renewal and hope.“ - Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn, Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting |
