Culture & Climate: The Collective Marks of Trauma on the Identity of Camp
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Overview:
Explore the concept of collective trauma and its profound effects on individuals and communities in this insightful recorded webinar. As we enter the transformative space of camp, we often overlook the shared experiences that shape our identities. This session examines how significant cultural and climate-related events resonate within a group, influencing both psychological and physiological responses.
Discover how these collective experiences impact our work and contribute to the holistic development of our well-being. Gain valuable insights into navigating and supporting individuals affected by shared traumas, and learn how our shared histories shape our present and future.
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Gain valuable insights into navigating and supporting individuals affected by shared traumas, and learn how our shared histories shape our present and future. Purchase and watch at your convenience to deepen your understanding of Understanding Collective Trauma!
John Hamilton is a strategic leader in the camp, out-of-school time, and youth development fields. He currently serves as Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer for the Alliance for Camp Health. John has a deep understanding of mental, emotional, and social (MESH) health needs of youth, national program expansion and a hope-filled perspective. Prior to ACH he served as the National Director for Camp HOPE America where he collaborated with city/county government, national leaders, psychologists, and community-based organizations.
John has an MA in Leadership and Cultural Justice, has been named ACA’s Subject Matter expert on MESH and Trauma-Informed Care at camp and is a former Executive Director of a camp near Lake Tahoe. With perspective from hands-on experience overseeing fifty-plus programs around the country, being onsite at an average of ten different camps per summer, and consulting organizations, his voice will help restore belief in the future of our work and guide us to discover ways to create healthier summer learning communities.
Earn 1.0 CEC for this recorded webinar. More information on CECs can be found here.
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