Sentences with phrase «positive cultural community»

You appear to have all the «tools» necessary... ethnic political representation, positive cultural community, informed and supportive non-Sikh public, «terror - aware» government... it seems that you ALL want the same thing.

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Developmental lending as practiced by IBC involves providing financial services (primarily loans) to aboriginal people who, for a variety of cultural and / or financial reasons, are alienated by mainstream lending institutions; approving loan applications on the basis of typical financial considerations while taking into account the potential for positive social or community outcomes; and evaluating social outcomes resulting from the loan portfolio over the long term.

This could be through culinary innovation, a commitment to social responsibility, sustainability or the economic development of their community; involvement in health or environmental campaigns, the promotion of pioneering cultural projects, or works that benefit society through their positive impact on the food industry.

father - child relationships — be they positive, negative or lacking, at any stage in the life of the child, and in all cultural and ethnic communities — have profound and wide - ranging impacts on children that last a lifetime.

So much of my identity was shaped by the cultural traditions and values of Waldorf education, and it is a wonderful thing to have a positive community to belong to.

• Assumptions about different cultural groups and how they impact breastfeeding support • Shoshone and Arapaho tribal breastfeeding traditions shared through oral folklore • Barriers to decreasing health disparities in infant mortality for African Americans • Effects of inflammation and trauma on health disparities that result in higher rates of infant mortality among minority populations • Barriers to breastfeeding experienced by Black mothers and how lactation consultants can support them more effectively • Social support and breastfeeding self - efficacy among Black mothers • Decreasing pregnancy, birth, and lactation health disparities in the urban core • Positive changes in breastfeeding rates within the African American community • Grassroots breastfeeding organizations serving African American mothers

He says he tries to create a positive vision of cultural change that people can rally around - a vision of clean energy, green jobs, rejuvenated communities, and racial justice.

She is currently Principal at The Praxis Department, a consultancy that helps start - ups and non-profits drive positive cultural change in the workplace and community using agile research and participatory processes.

I decided to invite families from the same cultural background who'd had similar misgivings about sending their children away to come back and speak to parents from their community about how positive the experience can be for students and their families.

The positives were abundant: great pride among families in their children; a close - knit, supportive community; respect for teachers; a veneration of the school itself as a cultural and social center.

They explore complex contemporary issues and problems facing education and society — including issues of community - focused leadership development for high - poverty rural schools, college access and student success, sexual violence, cross cultural counseling, community college leadership, and state and institutional policies that affect children and adult learning — with a view toward solutions that will make a real, positive difference for students, teachers, counselors, administrators, policy makers, and communities.

At Riley, we have a multicultural school community that celebrates cultural diversity and promotes positive character development.

Dr. Tinajero's rich knowledge and experience in relation to effective educational reform, cultural and linguistic diversity, and school achievement have been key vehicles for effecting positive change at UTEP and in the local community.

Our students innately hold insightful, innovative ideas coupled with strong core - cultural values and Indigenous perspectives that naturally lend themselves to technology - driven, community - oriented solutions for positive change.»

Despite this gradual tilt to a more privatized institution, many positive aspects of the socialist ideal, such as partnership in the overall community, a democratic leadership and decision - making process and full access to the various educational, cultural / religious, health and welfare services, are still preserved.

They are the duo behind a sustainable travel blog Drink Tea & Travel, traveling the world in search of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, human connections, and ways to make a positive impact on the destinations and communities they visit.

We strongly believe that continuity and knowledge transfer will have a positive impact in both supporting artistic practice that is forging new terrain in contemporary visual arts, and revitalizing traditional cultural knowledge and practices in Native communities.

The work of arts and cultural organisations is life - enhancing and delivers positive effects on people's health and wellbeing and on the strength of their communities, a new report reveals...

I point to that comment thread because it contains many long comments with references to positive results bias and the deep cultural dysfunction of the scientific community.

• The recent influx of people and businesses has brought with it more ideas and initiatives for community groups, cultural events, and better entertainment for all ages, which has had a positive influence on the already high quality of life and provides new opportunities for people to get involved in the community.

From entertainment to sports, business to politics, design to style, Savoy is a cultural catalyst for the African - American community — a magazine that showcases and drives positive dialogue on and about black culture.

Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.

«I enjoy working with folks who need support in managing a wide variety of issues from self - esteem and identity concerns to the stress of dealing with multiple roles, relationships, and life demands (as students, partners, friends, parents, new professionals, family members, community activists, etc.) My clinical interests include multicultural and women's issues, racial / ethnic identity development (especially among biracial / multi - racial / ethnic / cultural individuals), sexual and gender identity development, adjustment and transition issues, and building healthy relationships through assertive communication and positive self - esteem.»

Community focus groups reported positive changes in service delivery as a result of general practice staff attending cultural awareness training, changes not seen to be required in Indigenous Health Services (already established as culturally appropriate services).

In chapter one, Cultural solutions, the positive influences of culture, family and community are highlighted.

Fostering Resilient Coping in Children Exposed to Violence: Cultural Considerations Graham - Bermann & Halabu (2004) In Protecting Children From Domestic Violence: Strategies for Community Intervention View Abstract Uses examples from two culturally competent groups for children to illustrate the need to understand the wide range of circumstances experienced by children, the role of the therapist, the appropriateness of interventions, and the importance of recognizing positive aspects of the child's culture.

Most importantly, children of couples who participated will now have positive relationship role models, and the Native Hawaiian community has embraced healthy relationship education based in their cultural values.

For native title and cultural heritage outcomes to be robust, positive and durable, Traditional Owner communities need to be able to work through issues of group membership and extent of country on their own terms.

Health and community professionals like psychologists, counsellors and social workers can play a positive role in supporting children from diverse cultural backgrounds and make a positive difference to their mental health and wellbeing.

Being accepted and valued helps children feel they are an important part of the school community, which builds their self - esteem, helps develop a positive cultural identity, and supports their mental health and wellbeing.

In line with the positive influence of social support, the maintenance of close ethnic community ties has also been shown to be a protective factor to mental health in children and adolescents, alongside cultural and religious traditions which assist to restore continuity in the past and present (Punamaki, 1996; Rousseau, 1995; Sack, 1995).

When health and community professionals, schools and families build positive working relationships, it shows children that their cultural background and language are accepted and valued.

As presented here, psychological empowerment also has positive cultural effects on the community.

Consistent with its mission, Center initiatives focus on school - based prevention and intervention programs; childhood mental health and positive youth development; family strengthening; juvenile justice, court interventions and community safety; community health; system of care and cultural competency; and workforce development to advance educational success, health and well - being.

Cultural Integrity is positive and constructive, that benefits the whole school community through developing knowledge and understanding.

We are creating positive learning environments high expectations in our schools, who will work with their local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and students to identify their cultural integrity priorities.

Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: 2018 Winter Olympic Games, Cultural appreciation, Cultural awareness, Diversity appreciation, Families and the Olympics, Global Collaboration, Global cooperation, learning about communities, learning about the Olympics, learning from the Olympics, parents and kids and the Olympics, Resilience, Winter Olympic Games

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive, of what makes life most worth living, or the scientific study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels that include the biological, personal, relational, institutional, cultural, and global dimensions POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive, of what makes life most worth living, or the scientific study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels that include the biological, personal, relational, institutional, cultural, and global dimensions positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels that include the biological, personal, relational, institutional, cultural, and global dimensions of life.

This positive change is important, as it not only appears to result in an improved mood and a reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety, but also has the potential to increase participation in social, community and cultural activities for this cohort.

In its General Comment on article 27 of the ICCPR, the Human Rights Committee stated «With regard to the exercise of the cultural rights protected under article 27... The enjoyment of those rights may require positive legal measures of protection and measures to ensure the effective participation of members of minority communities in decisions which affect them», General Comment 23 The rights of minorities, 8 April 1994, para 7.

In particular, General Comment 23 states, at paragraph 7: «The enjoyment of [cultural] rights may require positive legal measures of protection and measures to ensure the effective participation of members of minority communities in decisions which affect them».

Positive adolescence and transition to adulthood Participation in school and vocational education; and community, cultural and recreational activities, encourages self - esteem and a more positive basis for empPositive adolescence and transition to adulthood Participation in school and vocational education; and community, cultural and recreational activities, encourages self - esteem and a more positive basis for emppositive basis for employment.