Helping Students Heal Through Writing With Briana Morales Teachers In America podcast

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Helping Students Heal Through Writing with Briana Morales

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Writing can serve as means of empowerment and healing.

Today we are talking to Briana Morales, 2024 Illinois State Teacher of the Year and high school English teacher at Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis. Throughout her career, she has empowered her students through storytelling. In this episode, Briana will share how she uses healing-centered engagement and writing to help students process trauma and reveal their purpose. Plus she shares writing activities to engage students in identity work and how to start a classroom dignity closet to help students in need.
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Content Warning: Please note that this episode mentions examples of trauma, gun violence, and attempted suicide.

Chapters

1. The Power of Healing Poetry (00:00:00)

2. Empowering Students Through Healing Narratives (00:05:52)

3. Healing-Centered Engagement in Education (00:14:03)

4. The Power of Journaling and Teaching (00:18:36)

5. Community Impact and Passion Projects (00:27:02)

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