#resiliencechat Archive
Co-moderated by Dr. Robert Martinez and Sara Truebridge, #resiliencechat focuses on promoting resilience amongst educators and students.
Monday November 14, 2016
10:00 PM EST
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:00 PM EST
Hello out there to all joining us tonight in
#resiliencechat
! Who is out there?
MrsMurat
Nov 14 @ 10:00 PM EST
https://t.co/8LemGULJ8w
#alechat
#iledchat
#mbedchat
#mexedchat
#resiliencechat
missjoelee
Nov 14 @ 10:00 PM EST
Hi, I'm Joelee, a preservice special ed and elementary ed major at Grove City College. Glad to be joining tonight!
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:01 PM EST
Welcome, Joelee!!!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @missjoelee
timneedles
Nov 14 @ 10:02 PM EST
Hello
#resiliencechat
I'm Tim, a HS
#art
&
#media
teacher & artist from NY
https://t.co/6QskyJQP3R
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:02 PM EST
Who else is out there in
#resiliencechat
world?
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:02 PM EST
I need to be resilient.
#resiliencechat
CaseyDunley
Nov 14 @ 10:03 PM EST
Casey here from Iowa. GT consultant.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:03 PM EST
Hey Tim! Good to see you!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @timneedles
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:04 PM EST
I waiver between being terrified and flat out anger.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:04 PM EST
You know it wouldn't be
#resiliencechat
without 'cha, Debbie!
In reply to @MissShuganah
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hi Casey!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @CaseyDunley
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:04 PM EST
#resiliencechat
Rob from Northern California here! Batteries are a bit drained, and I'm ready for re-charging! AKA
@DrRobM_FSUSD
In reply to @DrRobM_FSUSD
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:04 PM EST
You'd manage, but mighty glad to be here, Sara.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:04 PM EST
Dorothy here from Webster, NY
#resiliencechat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:05 PM EST
Hello everyone just checking in to chop it up with critical minds
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:05 PM EST
Tonight we will be putting
#resiliencechat
in the context of the election
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:05 PM EST
HELLO, Dorothy!!! How's NY?
#resiliencechat
In reply to @dlpetrie69
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:06 PM EST
So good to see you!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @tdj6899
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:06 PM EST
#resiliencechat
topic: "Resilience in the Context of The Election" NOTE: This is a chat on how to deal w/the vitriol-not contribute to it
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:06 PM EST
Welcome Dorothy!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @dlpetrie69
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:07 PM EST
As always-starting out with a little
#resiliencechat
Tidbit. This is a big DUH!!!!
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:07 PM EST
#resiliencechat
Tidbit: Regardless of your politics, this election has made all of us and our Ss tap into our resilience!
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:07 PM EST
Evening Tim!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @tdj6899
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:07 PM EST
Feeling like butter that's been scraped across bread...spread way to thin. Let the
#resiliencechat
begin!
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:05 PM EST
HELLO, Dorothy!!! How's NY?
#resiliencechat
In reply to @dlpetrie69
techietwinmom
Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
Sooooo true!
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:07 PM EST
#resiliencechat
Tidbit: Regardless of your politics, this election has made all of us and our Ss tap into our resilience!
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
Ok...
#resiliencechat
Q1 coming right up...
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
#resiliencechat
Welcome Casey!
In reply to @CaseyDunley
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
Welcome, Lisa!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @techietwinmom
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
Too
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
Q1: Identify some ways we can talk about resilience in the context of this election.
#resiliencechat
DrDeTuro
Nov 14 @ 10:09 PM EST
Mike elem principal from N Jersey
#resiliencechat
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:09 PM EST
Please remember to use
#Resiliencechat
in your responses so all can track them.
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
Ok...
#resiliencechat
Q1 coming right up...
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:09 PM EST
Hey, Mike!! Thanks for joining
#resiliencechat
In reply to @DrDeTuro
msfresconyc
Nov 14 @ 10:09 PM EST
Crystal from Seattle
#resiliencechat
massignmenthelp
Nov 14 @ 10:10 PM EST
Science of boredom
https://t.co/wyuQqq1ufp
#Aledchat
#ILEdchat
#mbedchat
#MexEdChat
#resiliencechat
AssignmentHelpN
Nov 14 @ 10:10 PM EST
Top 10 Halloween Classroom Parties Snack Ideas
https://t.co/OadBuvYIx0
#Aledchat
#ILEdchat
#mbedchat
#MexEdChat
#resiliencechat
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:10 PM EST
#Resiliencechat
Q1
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
Q1: Identify some ways we can talk about resilience in the context of this election.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:10 PM EST
Yay! It's Crystal!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @msfresconyc
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:10 PM EST
...are my tweets showing up tonight?
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1 For me talking about ethnic background is essential. For months now I've been thinking about my grandparents.
#resiliencechat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1. Implement a working definition of resilience and have Ss apply it to different aspects of the election
#resiliencechat
techietwinmom
Nov 14 @ 10:11 PM EST
A1. Finding it really hard to focus those adults so deeply upset. Focusing on kids is easier - kindness is a good start.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:11 PM EST
What definition have you offered?
#resiliencechat
In reply to @tdj6899
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:11 PM EST
I understand.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @techietwinmom
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:11 PM EST
A1: We can think about ways to positively impact our own little corner of the world, our communities and strengthen them.
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:11 PM EST
A1 My grandparents left Eastern Europe and with good reason. They came here to thrive and not just survive.
#resiliencechat
msfresconyc
Nov 14 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1 choices, individual choices and greater impact of choices that can build resilience
#resiliencechat
DrDeTuro
Nov 14 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1: Gr8 time to teach Ss that even though you engage in debate and have opposing views it takes strength &
#resiliencechat
to come together
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1:
#resiliencechat
Focus on
#empowerment
#controlwhatcanbecontrolled
#overcomeadversity
Many ways to get over new hurdles and challenges
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:12 PM EST
I'm seeing them!
#Resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:10 PM EST
...are my tweets showing up tonight?
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:13 PM EST
A1 I figure that if I can survive cancer, that I can survive Trump.
#resiliencechat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:13 PM EST
a mindset to overcome obstacles by focusing on the opportunities to reach a goal
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:13 PM EST
WHOO-HOO!!!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @ResiliencyGuy
mrkevinparr
Nov 14 @ 10:13 PM EST
A1: We started a Random Acts of Kindness Week lead by student leaders.
#resiliencechat
MrSmall215
Nov 14 @ 10:13 PM EST
A1: I remind my kids that the civil rights movement lasted almost a decade without any real change...
#resiliencechat
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:10 PM EST
#Resiliencechat
Q1
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
Q1: Identify some ways we can talk about resilience in the context of this election.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:14 PM EST
Nice! (Hi Kevin!!!)
#resiliencechat
In reply to @mrkevinparr
techietwinmom
Nov 14 @ 10:14 PM EST
Yes!
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:10 PM EST
...are my tweets showing up tonight?
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:14 PM EST
This is a good way to put things in perspective.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MrSmall215
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:14 PM EST
Are you saying, use our history to find ways in which our peeps were
#resilient
?
#Resiliencechat
We also honor their resolve by doing so.
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:11 PM EST
A1 My grandparents left Eastern Europe and with good reason. They came here to thrive and not just survive.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:15 PM EST
Interesting...I am in a hotel in Sacramento--wonder if it has something to do with my connection at home???
#resiliencechat
In reply to @techietwinmom
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:15 PM EST
A1. It took resilience for my ancestors to vote in 1964 so this provides the context for what we must do now
#resiliencechat
techietwinmom
Nov 14 @ 10:15 PM EST
I call that "gremlins."
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:15 PM EST
Interesting...I am in a hotel in Sacramento--wonder if it has something to do with my connection at home???
#resiliencechat
In reply to @techietwinmom
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:16 PM EST
We need to honor their resolve. We need to consider their hardships. That is why we cannot roll over.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @ResiliencyGuy
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:16 PM EST
Here's Q2 but as always, feel free to answer any earlier Qs...
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:16 PM EST
Q2: How have you or your Ss responded to the election season and results?
#resiliencechat
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:16 PM EST
Yes!
#Resiliencechat
I speak of overcoming the
#roadblocks
that are placed in front of us w/
#assets
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:13 PM EST
a mindset to overcome obstacles by focusing on the opportunities to reach a goal
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
timneedles
Nov 14 @ 10:17 PM EST
A1 It's importance to share the power of resilience w/ students who were stressed & fearful due to this intense election
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:17 PM EST
A1 I suspect my paternal grandma witnessed pogroms. My maternal grandma hid from hungry German soldiers in WWI.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:17 PM EST
Absolutely.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @timneedles
DrDeTuro
Nov 14 @ 10:18 PM EST
A1: Also a gr8 time to teach how to take a loss with grace and dignity.We don't always win every race we run.
#losewithclass
#resiliencechat
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:18 PM EST
#Resiliencechat
Q2:
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:16 PM EST
Q2: How have you or your Ss responded to the election season and results?
#resiliencechat
msfresconyc
Nov 14 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2 in my classroom we chose to listen to each other - as a community Ss around our city exercised their right to protest
#Resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:18 PM EST
Yes. Hillary's concession speech was a good example.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @DrDeTuro
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2 Resolved to help my husband form peer to peer democracy.
https://t.co/QK3QxEpjSp
and starting democracychat.
#resiliencechat
MrSmall215
Nov 14 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2: Protesting... In various ways...
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:16 PM EST
Q2: How have you or your Ss responded to the election season and results?
#resiliencechat
mrkevinparr
Nov 14 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2: Reassuring that no one will be sent "home."
#resiliencechat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2. I've been taking to my son & his closest friends & they want to change the way Trump sees them. Ss have been protesting
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2 I want to start a democracychat. Who is with me? On a Thursday night, maybe.
#resiliencechat
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2: Election night my son: "Come read to me mom, and we can comfort each other."
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:19 PM EST
I am psyched that you are starting your own democracy chat! You go, Debbie!!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MissShuganah
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
The power of peaceful protests is something to share w/students--the operative wd is "peaceful"
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MrSmall215
MrsMiller_1111
Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
#resiliencechat
it's important for students to learn how to stay respectful both in agreements and disagreements.
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
@saratruebridge
This can be a tricky predicament for students depending on age, understanding, safety, intent.
#Resiliencechat
In reply to @MrSmall215, @saratruebridge
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
A2. We had a space set up at my job for staff to come in and talk and cry if they needed to.
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
I need to know how to do this, Sara. Do you start a chat, ie, build it, and people will come?
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:21 PM EST
I had to do a bit of this reassuring as well the day after.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @mrkevinparr
techietwinmom
Nov 14 @ 10:21 PM EST
A2. One of my children concerned, esp having been caught in standstill on freeway in Portland. Scary for kids to process.
#resiliencechat
techietwinmom
Nov 14 @ 10:21 PM EST
A2. Also find it hard when riots on tv, marches they don't understand, walkouts. Media all over it.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:22 PM EST
Yes. I received a call from my 22 yr. old son across the country to see if I was OK. Usually he just texts ;)
#resiliencechat
In reply to @dlpetrie69
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:22 PM EST
YES!! This is a must! And we need to model it more than ever now.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MrsMiller_1111
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:23 PM EST
A2. I had a 90 minute conversation with my daughter about the election and how her generation will rise up
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:23 PM EST
I love that! We have to support each other!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @tdj6899
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:23 PM EST
Thanks for this topic tonight. Tuning in late but will do my best. I've been off chats a week because this has consumed me.
#resiliencechat
techietwinmom
Nov 14 @ 10:23 PM EST
A2. Tried to support specific staff members from a distance. Lots of messages to community on how to help kids, counseling.
#resiliencechat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:24 PM EST
A2 Sadly this election will be factored into where we allow our son to attend college next year.
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:24 PM EST
So if I start talking to myself on Thursday night, people will join me?
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:24 PM EST
Yes, we must be cautious, validate feelings, and help all to process in a productive way.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @techietwinmom
CaseyDunley
Nov 14 @ 10:24 PM EST
A1 To remain positive & to some feeling of control back, we can act. Volunteer, support organizations that speak for you.
#resiliencechat
CaseyDunley
Nov 14 @ 10:24 PM EST
A2 the Ss had a walkout, some joined with other area schools & planned a show of solidarity event.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:25 PM EST
Well said!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @k_rolbiecki, @MrsMiller_1111
mrkevinparr
Nov 14 @ 10:25 PM EST
How so?
#resiliencechat
In reply to @tdj6899
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:25 PM EST
I understand, Jeremy! Glad you are here at
#resiliencechat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:25 PM EST
😢 Children are beautiful.
#resiliencechat
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2: Election night my son: "Come read to me mom, and we can comfort each other."
#resiliencechat
MrsMiller_1111
Nov 14 @ 10:25 PM EST
You can't build up anything by only tearing it down.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
Q3: What are some ways we can view/talk abt this election season from a strengths-based perspective?
#resiliencechat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
as a 17 yr old Black Male there is a concern for the location of his school & how far from home it is
#resiliencechat
In reply to @mrkevinparr
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
I'm with you! 👊🏽 (Tho Thursdays are a bit crowded.)
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2 I want to start a democracychat. Who is with me? On a Thursday night, maybe.
#resiliencechat
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
A2 There's a lot of sadness and some fear as well. However, there's also a fair amount of underlying resilience. (...)
#resiliencechat
techietwinmom
Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
Couldn't agree more!
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:24 PM EST
Yes, we must be cautious, validate feelings, and help all to process in a productive way.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @techietwinmom
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
What day/time would you prefer?
#resiliencechat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
yup!! That's how
#resiliencechat
started. You may also want to do some "advertising" abt it on other chats
In reply to @MissShuganah
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
A2 (...) see for example this article, interviewing four of our middle school kids:
https://t.co/QJZHCuAXoD
#ResilienceChat
msfresconyc
Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
My son just asked me to stop looking at my phone so I will sign off - good advise from a 3 year old - engage face to face
#resiliencechat
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
#Resiliencechat
Q3
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
Q3: What are some ways we can view/talk abt this election season from a strengths-based perspective?
#resiliencechat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:28 PM EST
#resiliencechat
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
Our PTSA held a program, day after, preventing sexual assault on college campus, for HS parents of sons and daughters heading off. Matters.
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:28 PM EST
Good for you--and your son! Enjoy each other's company!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @msfresconyc
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:28 PM EST
Ah, good. Then I won't just be talking to myself on Twitter. Of course I'd talk to myself anyway.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:28 PM EST
Hey Bill! Welcome!
#Resiliencechat
In reply to @bivey, @TheRecorderNews
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:29 PM EST
A3 I think looking to concrete actions we can take is on start for that. Along those lines (...)
#ResilienceChat
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:29 PM EST
A3: Opportunity for us, students , teachers, to develop our strengths! What unique asset do each of us bring to community ?
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:29 PM EST
Here, here!!!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @dlpetrie69
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
Powerful... but sad. How on Earth is it their responsibility if others don't bother to see their goodness, their humanity?
#resiliencechat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2. I've been taking to my son & his closest friends & they want to change the way Trump sees them. Ss have been protesting
#resiliencechat
CaseyDunley
Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
A3 I think it's an excellent time to teach Ss about the importance of our civic responsibility of being informed voters.
#resiliencechat
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
A3 (...) my kids voted today to host a new Seneca Falls Convention for middle school girls. Began preliminary planning too.
#ResilienceChat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
A3. There is a narrative for America that won the popular vote so how can we focus on these core issues in our work
#resiliencechat
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
A3
#resiliencechat
Focus can be on self-efficacy - reflection: What do I want to change? What steps should I take? Then Take action!
MrSmall215
Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
A3: Asking Kids: What did we learn about voters this election? How can you use what you learned to create affective change?
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
Q3: What are some ways we can view/talk abt this election season from a strengths-based perspective?
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
Love this!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @bivey
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
There being moved by desire as opposed to responsibility & I believe it's our responsibility to assist
#resiliencechat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
A3 Even tho I ended up unfollowing some ppl, I thought the Democratic primary was great for a while. Competition was good.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
Q4: Has your school or district provided any resources to support you in talking abt this election? If so can you share any?
#resiliencechat
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:32 PM EST
One of our 8th graders has been actively promoting the petition to abolish the Electoral College.
#ResilienceChat
In reply to @tdj6899
marklmerrill
Nov 14 @ 10:32 PM EST
A3: Resilience is able to grow BECAUSE of adversity in many instances. View challenge as way to be better.
#Resiliencechat
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:32 PM EST
👊🏽 Say, you have a way to bring in middle school girls from other places?
#resiliencechat
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
A3 (...) my kids voted today to host a new Seneca Falls Convention for middle school girls. Began preliminary planning too.
#ResilienceChat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:32 PM EST
Speaking of resources:
https://t.co/qnQ9hTc9jm
#resiliencechat
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:32 PM EST
#Resiliencechat
Q4:
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
Q4: Has your school or district provided any resources to support you in talking abt this election? If so can you share any?
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:32 PM EST
A4 Oddly enough I got to talk about it with Kid Q's teachers on report card pick up day.
#resiliencechat
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:32 PM EST
I thought you might. :-)
#ResilienceChat
In reply to @saratruebridge
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:33 PM EST
@bivey
That would be great!! I'd like to join in too!!!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @bivey
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:34 PM EST
Seems like there were warning signs from
#Brexit
... not an exclusively American phenomenon. People admitted their ignorance.
#resiliencechat
CaseyDunley
Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
A3 I think it's an excellent time to teach Ss about the importance of our civic responsibility of being informed voters.
#resiliencechat
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:34 PM EST
Welcome Mark!
#Resiliencechat
In reply to @marklmerrill
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:34 PM EST
#resiliencechat
By the end of the night, thousands had visited and left their stickers, flowers, and honored her.
In reply to @bivey
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
Another good resource:
https://t.co/6bQTLITUHj
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
Hi Mark!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @marklmerrill
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
Wasn't this great?!?
#resiliencechat
In reply to @dlpetrie69, @bivey
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:36 PM EST
And parents/families. Can such a decisive election actually bridge traditional divides? I hope so.
#resiliencechat
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:29 PM EST
A3: Opportunity for us, students , teachers, to develop our strengths! What unique asset do each of us bring to community ?
#resiliencechat
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:36 PM EST
Hmm. Maybe. We still have to nail down which schools we'll invite, and how many kids from each school.
#ResilienceChat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
MrSmall215
Nov 14 @ 10:36 PM EST
A4: NEWSELA... They filled my inbox with stuff...
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
Q4: Has your school or district provided any resources to support you in talking abt this election? If so can you share any?
#resiliencechat
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:37 PM EST
Where are you all? I can absolutely share your interest!
#ResilienceChat
In reply to @saratruebridge, @JeremyDBond
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:37 PM EST
I hope so too! We must for the sake of humanity!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:37 PM EST
Keep us in the loop, Bill!!!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @bivey, @JeremyDBond
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:37 PM EST
And I read they were deliberately keeping it open late. Deeply touching.
#ResilienceChat
In reply to @dlpetrie69
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:37 PM EST
This may have hit upon a reason why Twitter has fit me so well. For now it's certainly therapeutic.
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:28 PM EST
Ah, good. Then I won't just be talking to myself on Twitter. Of course I'd talk to myself anyway.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
I'm in San Francisco area.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @bivey, @JeremyDBond
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
You got it! :-)
#ResilienceChat
In reply to @saratruebridge, @JeremyDBond
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
Speaking of supports...here's Q5...
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
A4 Opened up to some of Kid Q's teachers on report card pick up day.Talked abt my Jewish/ethnic background. Received support
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
Q5: What additional support do you wish you had right now, either for yourself or your Ss, w/respect to the election
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:39 PM EST
That's great to hear!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MissShuganah
MrBartmas
Nov 14 @ 10:39 PM EST
A4 our staff created and curated from multiple sources and showed how a peaceful transition of office is historical
#resiliencechat
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:39 PM EST
don't schedule on my account. Things change. My point is: I'll be there as much as I can.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MissShuganah
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:39 PM EST
#Resiliencechat
Q5
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
Q5: What additional support do you wish you had right now, either for yourself or your Ss, w/respect to the election
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:39 PM EST
It's always been cathartic for me. So what days/times work for you?
#resiliencechat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:40 PM EST
Many found social networks a good support--although some of the postings got out of hand contributing to the negativity.
#resiliencechat
MrSmall215
Nov 14 @ 10:40 PM EST
A5: Could have used an extra counselor or two...
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
Q5: What additional support do you wish you had right now, either for yourself or your Ss, w/respect to the election
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:40 PM EST
OK. Thanks for feedback. I will make my plans and let you and others know.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:40 PM EST
Nice! If you have any resources to share, please do.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MrBartmas
CaseyDunley
Nov 14 @ 10:41 PM EST
A5 I think Ts need a safe space to talk this out with others in the same way our Ss need that safe place to talk this out.
#resiliencechat
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:41 PM EST
so important that employers be sensitive to what else is going on in the world and people's lives.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @tdj6899
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:42 PM EST
Yes, My wife decided to take a hiatus from
#Facebook
due to the opposing views. Too much anxiety provoked!
#Resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:40 PM EST
Many found social networks a good support--although some of the postings got out of hand contributing to the negativity.
#resiliencechat
marklmerrill
Nov 14 @ 10:42 PM EST
A5: I think this may be most important question b/c knowing what we & our kids need is only way to fulfill these "wishes."
#ResilienceChat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
Q5: What additional support do you wish you had right now, either for yourself or your Ss, w/respect to the election
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:42 PM EST
YES!!! It's a parallel process. We must "take care of the caretaker" It's the Oxygen mask on an plane analogy.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @CaseyDunley
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:42 PM EST
Yes, I know quite a few people who did the same.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @ResiliencyGuy
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:43 PM EST
A5: more cookies, hugs, thoughtful inquiries, phone calls to loved ones and friends, discussions on what we can do locally
#resiliencechat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:43 PM EST
#resiliencechat
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:32 PM EST
They sound amazing. Perhaps there will be a wave of us showing the world our best, our humanity, our amazing talents.
marklmerrill
Nov 14 @ 10:43 PM EST
It has been interesting to see so many on both side of this in regards to social media.
@ResiliencyGuy
@saratruebridge
#ResilienceChat
In reply to @ResiliencyGuy, @saratruebridge
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:43 PM EST
Have sensed an decrease in individual's abilities to respond to some general tasks due to depleted resources
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
This feeds right into my next question- Q6...
#resiliencechat
In reply to @dlpetrie69
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
A5 Hugs. Lots and lots of hugs. And people to talk to.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
Q6: Has this election changed you? How?
#resiliencechat
MrBartmas
Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
A4 we saw that having our students look at original sources in context was better than news and bias.
#resiliencechat
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
#resiliencechat
- You may have seen this Huffington Post piece by Ali Michael: "What Do We Tell The Children?"
https://t.co/tdKEHxOmf3
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
Our family of 2 girls visited Seneca Falls for the first time this summer. In CT here.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @dlpetrie69, @bivey, @saratruebridge
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
Thanks for sharing this!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @bivey
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:45 PM EST
#Resiliencechat
Q6
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
Q6: Has this election changed you? How?
#resiliencechat
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:45 PM EST
Lots of exhaustion around me - some kids, some teachers, some family members for that matter.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @ResiliencyGuy
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:45 PM EST
Q6: Has this election changed you? How?
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:46 PM EST
I am finding my "bandwidth" to be challenged as well.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @bivey, @ResiliencyGuy
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:46 PM EST
A6 Has made me more vigilant. More determined to see that democracy continues. Why I'm starting
#democracychat
#resiliencechat
marklmerrill
Nov 14 @ 10:46 PM EST
A6: I have found a renewed sense of responsibility to be kinder, more sensitive to other perspectives, and to listen better.
#ResilienceChat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
Q6: Has this election changed you? How?
#resiliencechat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:46 PM EST
A6. It has motivated me & I pray I will be dedicated to the work w/more fervor. It didn't change me
#resiliencechat
MrSmall215
Nov 14 @ 10:47 PM EST
A6: It reminded me of the pessimism I had about race relations in this country before Obama was elected...
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
Q6: Has this election changed you? How?
#resiliencechat
MrBartmas
Nov 14 @ 10:47 PM EST
A5 personal reliance and collaborative understanding! What is best for the nation and not entitlement mentality
#resiliencechat
CaseyDunley
Nov 14 @ 10:47 PM EST
A6 honestly, I am still processing. I'm truly feeling a similar sense of grief I felt when my dad died + anxiety & fear. 😢
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:47 PM EST
I love the action you are taking--channeling things in such a positive way!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MissShuganah
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:47 PM EST
#resiliencechat
I wrote the following as the results were coming in:
https://t.co/rQzz8EMsxv
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:47 PM EST
A6 Working on not giving into fear.
#resiliencechat
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:47 PM EST
Wondering if my kids should develop a replicable model. Hmm.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @dlpetrie69, @saratruebridge
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:48 PM EST
Brexit was storybook foreshadowing. An editor would've rejected all this year as too obvious and preposterous.
#resiliencechat
@CaseyDunley
In reply to @CaseyDunley
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:48 PM EST
A6 I'm currently in activist overdrive. Determined both to cut back to sustainable level and to keep momentum.
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:48 PM EST
What's the alternative? Die? If I can go beyond cancer, I can survive this, too.
#notdeadyet
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:49 PM EST
Great!!!
#resiliencechat
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:47 PM EST
#resiliencechat
I wrote the following as the results were coming in:
https://t.co/rQzz8EMsxv
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:49 PM EST
A6. The election made our history our present and it is up to us to believe in a future that's different from this trend
#resiliencechat
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:50 PM EST
I was trying to express my angst & reality of the situation colliding before my eyes, and within my brain!
#Resiliencechat
In reply to @ResiliencyGuy
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:50 PM EST
A6 I'm also thinking through to what extent my pacifism is a luxury and to what extent it's an asset. Which terrifies me.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:50 PM EST
Not to sound so teacher"ish" but I am loving and appreciating everyone's candor and reflective tone in their answers.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:50 PM EST
SO WELL SAID!!!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @tdj6899
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:50 PM EST
@saratruebridge
When I said that, not meaning to be flippant.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:51 PM EST
I totally understand. ;)
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MissShuganah
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:51 PM EST
I wrote a piece over the weekend - waiting on my Head of School to check it out. Dir. of Comm. = thumbs up.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @ResiliencyGuy
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:51 PM EST
A6. I hope the election creates spaces for conversations that would once reserved for militants and extremist
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:52 PM EST
...and the last
#resiliencechat
question, as always...
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:52 PM EST
I thought you might. I bet you can hear my Yiddishe accent when I say things like that.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
dlpetrie69
Nov 14 @ 10:52 PM EST
A6: It has made me think about what some say is impossible, and know that it is possible. And I mean that in a good way.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:52 PM EST
Q7: What are you going to do tomorrow as a result of
#resiliencechat
tonight?
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:52 PM EST
Indeed. And, as someone said, we're no longer living just for ourselves but now also for history.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge, @tdj6899
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:52 PM EST
Thank you 😊
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:52 PM EST
Absolutely!!!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MissShuganah
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:52 PM EST
A6) I may finally take to the streets--sometimes figuratively. Actively work for change. Not just sit here writing about it.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
Q6: Has this election changed you? How?
#resiliencechat
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:53 PM EST
#Resiliencechat
Q7
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:52 PM EST
Q7: What are you going to do tomorrow as a result of
#resiliencechat
tonight?
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:53 PM EST
A7 Mostly the same things I've been doing but with y'all back in my mind more actively.
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:53 PM EST
A7 Leap off into the unknown.
#democracychat
Thursday night, 9 PM CST. Who's with me?
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:53 PM EST
I am in such awe and have such gratitude for the peeps who join us each week on
#resiliencechat
Everyone's contributions are so meaningful!
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:53 PM EST
We are living for our children and our children's children
#resiliencechat
In reply to @bivey, @saratruebridge
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:53 PM EST
We started taking kids to the Vigil for Racial Justice the weekend before the election. Now a weekly activity.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:54 PM EST
WHOO-HOO! Leap!!!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MissShuganah
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:54 PM EST
What makes me a Jewish American and not just a regular American.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:54 PM EST
Facebook has been more helpful than not, tho that's the nature of the bubble.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @marklmerrill, @ResiliencyGuy, @saratruebridge
bivey
Nov 14 @ 10:54 PM EST
I never really know how my day will go but will try to support you if I can!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MissShuganah
CaseyDunley
Nov 14 @ 10:55 PM EST
A7 I'm going to continue to watch out for my S at school. Be a safe place for them. Work to help my daughter deal w/ her 😢 😡
#resiliencechat
SOC54
Nov 14 @ 10:55 PM EST
Simply think, then think again and then honor the quality and value of silent reflection.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
Q3: What are some ways we can view/talk abt this election season from a strengths-based perspective?
#resiliencechat
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:55 PM EST
Thanks, Bill. I have no idea how this will go, but, I will make it up as I go along.
#democracychat
#resiliencechat
In reply to @bivey
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:55 PM EST
Hopefully many of our
#resiliencechat
peeps will join in to support your start!
In reply to @MissShuganah
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:56 PM EST
YES!! I am all about silent reflection!! Thanks for stopping in
#resiliencechat
. Always good to have you here!
In reply to @SOC54
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:56 PM EST
Into the chasm! You realize I have no idea what I'm doing.
#democracychat
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:56 PM EST
A5) Knowing the answer to this. It's one thing to be at a loss for answers--I'm still struggling with the questions.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
Q5: What additional support do you wish you had right now, either for yourself or your Ss, w/respect to the election
#resiliencechat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:57 PM EST
A7. I'm going to be more diligent in promoting "resilience" in my work in all facets w/youth & adults
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:57 PM EST
...and the unknown is sometimes the best place to be. It opens up possibilities we haven't dreamed of!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @MissShuganah
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:57 PM EST
I hope that
#totallyrossome
and
#weirded
peeps will, too.
#democracychat
9 PM CST on Thursday.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:58 PM EST
Nice! Let me know if there is any way I can help and support you.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @tdj6899
ResiliencyGuy
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:58 PM EST
#resiliencechat
A7: We must be the people who plant the seeds to grow the trees for the world's children to be shaded by.
#Resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:58 PM EST
Good point.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
MrSmall215
Nov 14 @ 10:58 PM EST
A7: There's another protest coming up... Idk... Guess we'll see...
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:52 PM EST
Q7: What are you going to do tomorrow as a result of
#resiliencechat
tonight?
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:58 PM EST
WOW!! Love this!
#resiliencechat
In reply to @ResiliencyGuy
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:58 PM EST
A7. I will continue to work w/
@zayyy11
@faridaniel2
&
@numero7sb
about "What's Next"
#resiliencechat
In reply to @zayyy11, @faridaniel2, @numero7sb
MissShuganah
Nov 14 @ 10:59 PM EST
Sometimes that is the only place one can be. Crisis brings about opportunity.
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
JeremyDBond
Nov 14 @ 10:59 PM EST
A4) I'm pretty disappointed that I hadn't seen anything from my kids' schools... unless I didn't notice it through the daze.
#resiliencechat
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
Q4: Has your school or district provided any resources to support you in talking abt this election? If so can you share any?
#resiliencechat
tdj6899
Nov 14 @ 10:59 PM EST
Will do and thanks for your work
#resiliencechat
In reply to @saratruebridge
saratruebridge
- Moderator
Nov 14 @ 11:00 PM EST
Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful night. Thanks for joining in
#resiliencechat
It was nice having our community support one another.
