FUNDAMENTAL TEACHINGS
The Three E’s by Luis J. Rodriguez
We use the 3 Es (Examine, Evoke, and Express) to help participants learn how to use different art forms for personal development.
- Examine: Using art as a tool to reflect and understand the outcomes of events in our life
- Evoke: Becoming in touch with one’s feelings
- Express: Sharing the stories within that must be shared
The FOUR Circles of Life (Ancestral Teaching)
We use the 4 Circles of life to help participants learn about the interconnections and power to influence the self, family, community, and society and vice versa.
- Self: Understanding and exploring oneself through our story and discover one's life purpose
- Family:Understanding proper family structures and dynamics
- Community:Understanding the importance of community
- SocietyU: Understanding the effects of Society
PROTECTIVE FACTORS
1. Relationship Dynamics
- Identifying healthy and toxic relationship habits
- Identifying the roles and purpose of different relationships
- Basic relationship building skills
2. Personal Development
- Increase knowledge of a specific skill/trait
- Increasing Self-Awareness
- Increasing Self-Esteem
3. Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
- Exposure to historical context, and narratives that are relatable
- Teaching and developing critical thinking
4. Social-Emotional Competence
- Strengthening Self- Awareness
- Developing Personal Agency, and Social Skills
- Developing Social Awareness
5. Community Engagement
- Participation in positive community event
- Organizing youth lead events for peers and community
6. Family Resilience
- Helping develop understanding of family history
- Helping understand family dynamics
7. Economic Opportunities
- Job Development
- Community Outreach Skills
- Public Speaking Skills
- Increasing access to College Prep and Vocational Training Resour
8. Spiritual Wellness
- Learning tools for self- expression and mindfulness
- Learning how to identify and communicate mental, emotional, and physical needs
- Self-Preservation Practices
