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Have you seen the #UKTraumaCouncil’s new animation on Childhood Trauma, War and Conflict? The resource is made for young people but it can also be used in workshops at schools, colleges or community organisations. Watch the full video: https://orlo.uk/7YhGO

Click on the Picture after the text to watch this 1979 animation based on the book by Shel Silverstein. "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein is a children's book that delves into complex themes of selflessness, love, sacrifice, and the nature of relationships. From a psychological perspective, the book can be interpreted in various ways, but one common interpretation is through the lens of attachment theory and human development. The story revolves around the relationship between a boy and a tree. Initially, the tree provides the boy with everything he needs - shade, fruit, branches to swing from - embodying the selfless nature of unconditional love and caregiving often associated with parental figures. This dynamic mirrors the early stages of attachment in human development, where caregivers meet the needs of their children without expecting anything in return. As the boy grows older, his needs change, and he begins to take more and more from the tree, eventually leading to the tree sacrificing nearly everything, including its trunk, to fulfill the boy's desires. This can be seen as a metaphor for the evolving nature of relationships and the challenges of maintaining healthy boundaries. From a psychological perspective, the book raises questions about dependency, gratitude, and reciprocity in relationships. It prompts readers to reflect on the balance between giving and receiving, and the emotional toll of one-sided relationships. It also highlights the importance of setting boundaries and recognizing when a relationship becomes unhealthy or unsustainable. Additionally, "The Giving Tree" can be interpreted as a commentary on environmentalism and the consequences of exploitation and depletion of natural resources. The tree's selfless giving ultimately leads to its own destruction, serving as a cautionary tale about the importance of stewardship and sustainable practices. Overall, the psychology behind "The Giving Tree" is multifaceted, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of human relationships, the dynamics of give-and-take, and the enduring power of love and sacrifice.

This I've written and played is a Story song. I haven't put lyrics to it because it is a background song to a digital story. This one I've written is called : The Queens Parade. Any song writers interest out there? This may help you create on a different topic level. Cartoon Animation, Gaming or Story songs are my fave, because of the complexity of its dynamic. It's a challenge, which I love, because it has to grab the imagination of the listener as the titled name or main character of the story, which is even better because the scale of notes should then express the emotions of the charactor or situations that the character is in, meaning the Story expressiin develops a vision. Blank Screen Stories are better for children because it helps the imagination into creativity. Always get a child to write & draw after listening to a black screened story, and watch how better it will be after the imagination has been captured and inspired. Ask them to draw one before the Story and them one after.

I have a film and digital media bachelor's of arts degree from Baylor University so this independent project has awesome potential, but very little support. This progress was once called "CAUSATION DOCUMENTARY," but after careful observation of events I decided to rename it #PRSCTNDOC or "PERSECUTION DOCUMENTARY." The documentary will be broken up into four parts: ABSENTEE, FACE IT, DEBUNKED, and CAUSATION. ABSENTEE will conquer the ills of self-righteous tyrannical travelers who cannot see their own sins. FACE IT will abase the ills of photography and show people what really counts. DEBUNKED will approach and damage magic and common urban legends/myths with the truths of the Bible. CAUSATION will reveal the truth of wellness and sickness in order to prove that there are no new illnesses, but there are new causes. tinyurl.com/causationdoc

Choose the things to do that bring you joy. I know that is easier said than done. Not everything will be fun or feel joyful. But if you do it with passion and you understand why you are doing it. Then even the smallest of tasks can make you feel joyful. As creatives, as artists, as filmmakers - create from your soul. Bring joy to yourself and to the people that help you along the way. Artwork by Agnes Asplund Quote by Rumi.

Artists often find themselves navigating the delicate balance between passion and business. It's time to recognize that artists are small businesses too! 🚀 Behind every brushstroke, every melody, and every creative endeavor lies an entrepreneur working tirelessly to share their unique vision with the world. 🌟 Passion-Driven Entrepreneurs: Artists pour their hearts into their craft, often taking risks and embracing uncertainty in pursuit of their creative dreams. 🤝 Building Communities: Just like any small business, artists contribute to building vibrant communities, fostering connections, and sparking meaningful conversations. 💡 Innovation and Adaptability: Artists constantly innovate, adapt, and reinvent themselves—traits that are fundamental to any successful business. 🌐 Global Impact: In the digital age, artists have a global reach, showcasing the power of creativity to transcend borders and cultures. Let's celebrate the artists who bring beauty, emotion, and inspiration to our lives. Support local art, champion the creators, and recognize that the business of art is an integral part of our economic and cultural landscape. 🎉 Check out this short testimonial from Junior Gomez to hear about his amazing journey. Will you join me in helping raise $50K to support 2024 ArtPop programming in the greater Charlotte Region? You can donate online at https://lnkd.in/ebtm2Was. #Artists #SmallBusiness #CreativityMatters #Entrepreneurship #SupportLocalArt

This a great film if you want to explore where deepfakes are negatively affecting lives. Generating deepfake imagery in this manner by a single bad actor can wreak havoc on the health of a multitude of people. The really sad part about this is that it really takes one single bad actor ( as seen in the video ) and the potential harm tools enable people to make is alarming. This is why we need regulatory action to prevent the adverse aspects and influences these tools can have on a society through deepfakes and other ill-intently motivated uses.

With so much strife, distress, & dangers in the world, how are #AppliedArtsAndHealth & #ArtBasedResearch practitioners responding? Here's one example: “The Stuck in Traffick film project: Engaging young men in community-based expressive arts activism” by Rebecca Rubin from 2016, 7.2. https://lnkd.in/g-wDyhvr #film #arts #YoungMen #ExpressiveArts #activism #CommunityBased #filmmaking #DomesticViolence #SexualExploitation #prevention #ViolencePrevention Abstract: The Stuck in Traffick film project (SIT) is a community-based, expressive arts activism project supported by the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation’s Margaret’s Place program (MP). SIT was sparked by the vision of five teen male participants of the MP peer leadership and young men’s groups in Brooklyn, New York, in 2013. Through an integrative, expressive arts-based process, the young men used filmmaking to explore the relationship between two social issues that called to them: Domestic Violence and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children. This article will discuss the SIT film project process, which included community-based expressive arts enquiry, production, exhibition and aesthetic response.

"Hey, I want to spray graffiti all over our really big monitor!" It's always import to give viewers context for a story. For graffiti, it is clearing up some myths and showing not all street art is the same. Check out this breakout with amazing motion graphics by Katelin Yoshioka! (breakout begins at 2:30)