Showing of Caregivers Film and Paper Tigers

Gerry KeysMember

Hi, who attended the viewing of both films at WHYY studios yesterday?

I am so pleased that I had the opportunity to view both films. As a social worker and a caregiver inside and outside of work, many times were are the forgotten ones. Many times the need to take care of self is dismissed. The Caregivers film hit home the reality of this. I know that I have to consciously make more of an effort to help myself to stay healthy mentally and physically.

Paper Tigers was incredible. To see the trauma that these kids are going through and seeing staff being aware of this to meet the students where they needed to be met was so eye awakening. My family and I am going through a nephew being suspended 3 times this school year. It makes no sense to me to have him spend days outside of school putting him more behind in his school work and giving him more opportunities to get into trouble. School systems much be taught about ACE and look at "outside of the box" ways of reaching and helping our kids.

Thanks so much for allowing me to be part of the discussion.

Gerry Keys

1/28/168:24 AM

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Harry AllenMember

I loved both films as well. I was particularly impacted in the first film by the Tulane social worker who gave such a beautiful description of how via empathy, we open our hearts to the stories and traumatic life experiences of our clients, but this also means when its time to close down and do self- care, their finger prints are still on our hearts. The paper tigers film was awesome and I am hopeful can create a positive energy wave to change how we treat and approach trauma not only in alternative schools but in all of our schools.

1/29/166:19 AM

Patrick WalshMember

Now that Paper Tigers is being made available for purchase, we here in Midcoast Maine have been discussing whether there needs to be some kind of "advisory" to warn viewers who have a history of traumatic experience about the potential to be triggered. At public showings we have offered support by professionals who could respond to a need. Now that the film is offered to schools for $75, there could be many more showings, but how about the need for support? Anyone else discussing this who has some advice?

2/3/166:25 AM

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