90 Minute Lesson Plan for screening "Resilience"

That's great, Debbie. I think you've hit upon another very useful way to use "Resilience". I think this approach definitely works when people have had the basic ACEs science 101, since the doc is so much about how to apply the knowledge.

Do you know if there are any upcoming screenings of the film in Sacramento? Or if there has been any in recent months?

Thank you. 

In response to Jane's question -- The film presentation was a kick-off for a whole year of trauma-sensitive training for the school staff.  The staff had a wide range of knowledge about ACEs.  The principal and the counselor were very well informed. Most of the teachers had been exposed to ACEs and trauma-informed practice. There were some teachers who were new to the school for whom this might have been a first exposure. My sense was that taking two breaks did not interrupt the flow of the story.  If anything, the breaks gave people a chance to process the basic information about ACEs, before moving on to what can be done to address toxic stress in children.  The feedback forms were all positive, and said things like, "Awesome!" and "Best training ever!"  

I have usually provided about 15 minutes of explanation about ACEs, then shown the Resilience Film followed by a debrief and, if time permits, small group discussion. I think the above method looks better and I will try it next time we show the film.  Thank you...

HI Clay - Tugg offers various ways to view or purchase 'Resilience'. 

https://www.tugg.com/titles/resilience

There is also a package for viewing 'Paper Tigers' and 'Resilience'

Where can we access the film or purchase?

I can see how this approach would be useful, Debbie. The documentary maker would probably worry about interrupting the flow of the story. Had you already done an ACEs science presentation to this school staff before showing the doc?

Deborah:

Thanks for this post. I'm chatting with someone who is in the process of screening this film and it's great to hear what others have done or are doing. 

Cissy

Note from ACEs Connection Staff: You can use this example as part of  your plan for Growing a Resilient Community. This could be an example of "Host an Event" or "Celebrate."