Present-Moment Awareness
Providing a safe, healing space for all
This curriculum will provide person-centred learning to develop self-awareness and presence as a legitimate and necessary skill/attribute when supporting anyone in need. It is particularly relevant in the presence of people who have experienced bias as there may well be fear/apprehension during interactions and emotional and physical safety is essential.
Learning Objectives
- Encourage mindful presence when providing care
- Learn a heart-felt approach that will re-energise the heath professional, patient and family members
- Gain experience in mindful presence
Lessons
RECOMMENDED FORMAT: Self-directed, Small Group, Journal Club, Classroom Course
Go to Facilitation Guides
CURRICULUM DETAILS:
Activity 1 - Edward Bear video with reflect questions (Video 1 - 00:00-06:18)
Activity 2 - Mindful Presence Teaching (Video 1 - 06:18-28:16)
Activity 3 - Dignity in Health Care, hosted by Cathy Richardson (Video 2 - 48:16)
PRACTICE: Mindful Presence Practice (Audio only - 11:52 minutes)
Total watching length: ~1.5 hours minutes
Total time per Activity: 60 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Download the Syllabus for the curriculum and review prompt questions.
- Start with Activity One - watch the Video 1 - Edward Bear and pause when asked to reflect on questions.
- Work through remaining activities.
- Listen to the Mindful Presence Practice session as needed.
- Complete evaluation.
Syllabus for Present-Moment Awareness Activities and Practice
Audio-only file to practice mindful presence.
Go to audio on the HEALhealthcare podcast site
We invite you to participate in this evaluation survey about your most recent experience with our website. You can complete this evaluation after each learning resource you finish, or after you have worked through multiple resources.
Additional Resources
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More about CATHY RICHARDSON - Therapist
Cathy Richardson Author Website
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More about TRACY LEWIS - Animator and Editor
Tracy has travelled to remote communities within British Columbia to share her love of animation and storytelling with First Nations youth. These workshops were initially hosted by NFB Vancouver. The first was located in Bella Coola, BC. There, 5 students created 5 different films with her assistance. Students were challenged to create films using their own voices, to speak about their lives and what affected them in their communities. After three years, Bite Sized Media shepherded these workshops and continues to travel and expose First Nations communities to animation and digital storytelling for the "Our World" series of films.
Some of the communities Tracy has travelled to as part of the BSM group are Teslin, Old Crow and Port Hardy.
Reel to Real is another agency for young filmmakers. Using a similar mandate, Tracy and Venay Felton (CEO for Reel to Real International Film Festival for Youth) have travelled to many communities to mentor students of all ages: Gold River, Zeballos, Bella Bella, and Alert Bay to name a few. On October 10, 2016, Venay and Tracy returned to Haida Gwaii and will be worked with students in grades 5 through 8. Together, the participants created two films together. Teamwork is an essential skill in the filmmaking industry and students learn first hand just how much cooperation goes into making a film from script to screen. They initiate the idea and create all the artwork and animation. When complete, sound, special effects and credits will be applied. Once everything is complete, the entire community attend a screening.This is a proud moment for the students who get to "show their stuff"! Parents love to see the work and talk to their children and the mentors to gain more understanding about the projects, and to perhaps discover things they never knew their kids were capable of.
Tracy Lewis has chosen to be a translator for other people's visions in the animation industry. Her love of story and her facility with youth make her sought after by many communities to share her knowledge and expertise with their people.
Contributors
Heather Ferris
AUTHOR AND EDUCATOR
Tracy Lewis
ANIMATOR AND EDITOR
Catherine Richardson
THERAPIST AND EDUCATOR
Qhamani Sambu
SOUND ENGINEER
