Animated Series in progress, looking to teach ACES through our show

That would be this program? http://calltoinspire.com/about-us/

LOVE the idea of Captain Encouragement!  I'd love to help out...my time's a bit limited, but my imagination isn't.

Hello @Jane Stevens! That is the program! Thank you for taking the time to check out the website and the work we're doing. 

Completely understand and would genuinely love any imagination you can offer and to have your input in writing some of the show storyline/message! 

I think the idea is wonderful.  I am wondering, though, if diversity is a goal in the comic.  Captain Encouragement is Caucasian, as is the only other person pictured on the first comic book.

I saw your idea and immediately thought of how many different populations I've worked with that would benefit from it...but I work really hard not to teach with materials that don't include images of those I am teaching...Can I help with ideas in any way?

@Sheri Newmark thank you so much for the feedback, I completely agree. There needs to be a lot more diversity of races, cultures and more. The first comic has characters of different ethnicities but, in my opinion, not enough. Would love your help with ideas as wells as ways of incorporating different diversities into the episodes! I will direct message you my information as well as @Jane Stevens! Thank you so much!!

I am a voice actor and author of The  King of Average.  I would like to participate. 

Can you give me more info on your project 

Gary@gary-schwartz.com. 

Hi there!  Want to echo the diversity comment and also share that I am the creator of a pictorial trauma assessment tool for children that uses a puppy character.  Frankly, that was done as a way to avoid having to create multiple versions with varying genders and races/ethnicities.  But, literature also backs the use of animals as surrogates for kiddos.  I realize your materials are already created, but just some additional feedback.  Anyway, would love to be involved--- I am an assistant professor of social work at the Mandel School in Cleveland, OH but I'm also a child/family therapist.  Could help with research or development?  Keep in touch: jak292@case.edu

Hello Nicholas,

That is inspiring and creative idea you have begun!  Good luck with it. I'm a documentary filmaker/ producer and have been incorporating some animation in portraits of various professionals in CAREGIVERS film. Check out the short videos section on our website (the one on teachers) for an example. We find that animation provides some relief from the talking head format and provides some softening of the serious topics we are addressing,i.e. Secondary Trauma of the helpers. www.caregiversfilm.com  

Feel free to be in touch with me if you'd like at viccompher@comcast.net or 268-266-0842. 

Good luck with your project!

Vic

PS my background is also in clinical social work. Started making films about 12 years ago.

Phone number is actually 

267-266-0842. Not what is above. Vic

You are welcome to review my materials for parents posted on the aces website. The program is called "Taming the Dragons." I would also be happy to be a resource. Sue

HELLOO!!! Thank you everyone for your feedback, it's priceless and deeply appreciated!! Would love to connect and talk with all of you as you bring your own amazing talents and information to the table! Am putting together the episode list and information to send out soon, will keep all of you in the loop and again, thank you for your interest in this program! Please feel free to email me if you'd like to talk about anything Domingo.nicholas@Yahoo.com

Have a magnificent day!