The safe Space project group.

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Comment by Andre D. Whitehair on October 17, 2009 at 7:46pm

Hey guys, sorry about the lack of activity on here. I have been trying to get a hold of one of the listed groups listed, but with lack of my own computer for a good number of weeks I was at somewhat of a loss. Now I am back on to getting in to see and question about how one or some of the listed groups work. I'll update asap.

Comment by Andre D. Whitehair on September 22, 2009 at 3:54pm

I will most definitely look into how those groups function. Thank you very much Brady.

Wouldn't the target group be teenagers and teachers who are willing to join the group, because they need/want people who will listen like their lives depended on it? In 2 different senses, a safe space group could be seen as; one, a support group, providing all of the principles that we have come to know that comes with the concept. Two, the purpose can be what those who choose to participate in the program want it to be. Whether it is a place to cry, a place to get something off of there chest, or things that they can't seem to find someone who will listen. I'm not sure how to describe the basic structure, so talking about that would be very helpful. Thank you very much for your additional ideas to think about Brady.

Comment by Brady Rhodes on September 22, 2009 at 10:56am

well...you could look at what is already out there - support groups, GLBA meetings, AA gatherings, etc...

I think you would also maybe need to start off with thinking a little more specifically about what you want this to look like...who is your audience? Whats the purpose? Basic structure...etc...maybe we can do a phone chat or something to get a little more meat to these bones...

Comment by Andre D. Whitehair on September 20, 2009 at 9:05am

One way of approaching this might be to simply offer the base idea of safe space. My problem with that is that it is hard to go off of the base words, and truely appreciate it, unless one tries it. Any ideas on how to enhance the initial perception of safe space in our advertising?

Comment by Andre D. Whitehair on September 17, 2009 at 9:12pm

My question to all who would answer is: how would you advertise this to gain interest from the 2 populous?

Comment by Andre D. Whitehair on September 17, 2009 at 9:09pm

In a school setting, I was hoping to set this up through counselors/after school programs. In a broader perspective, I was hoping to set this up so that we can join our communities. Setting this up school bound should be easy if the educational facilities that we know have after school clubs. Our real challenge will be to conjoin the communities.

Comment by Cody Michael Broncucia on September 16, 2009 at 11:41pm

I'd love to be a part of the project.

Comment by Brady Rhodes on September 16, 2009 at 9:43pm

I'm in -

Comment by Andre D. Whitehair on September 12, 2009 at 11:34pm

More will be set up tomorrow.

Comment by Andre D. Whitehair on September 12, 2009 at 11:33pm

Just grabbing from my blog but:

So the idea that I would like to act on, possibly adjust, or just do something with, is to open up our safe space to troubled youth of some, if not all of the Colorado schools that we are connected to. After established in Krakow, the safe space really stuck to me, and became one of my favorite parts about our program. Now you may be thinking, why put these in schools? Don't they have counselors? Would people actually participate?
From our experience in the villa, to the night in the park for the birthday celebration, I've seen and experienced what the safe space can do. From the open hearted, to those who confide in themselves, the outgoing to the timid, over time it can open you up to the possibilities. In some of the safe spaces that we have created, people have drawn deep from within themselves, and let it all go. I have seen many tears shed, many heavy stories shared. Love, care, and support given in turn to the anguish, all of the negativity presented. That same love, care, and support given to the brighter, or happy stories.
To me, this could be the ultimate support group for any student or even teachers. Its a non-discriminatory group meant to be there to actually care about what others have to say, and also be able to feel the same as the reciprocal. Advertisement for this would be simple, cheap, and can be put up in local areas. These meetings can be held in classrooms, cafeterias, etc. If anyone is interested, we could ask the schools if we ourselves could host them, or set it up with the school/faculty to have them set it up and we monitor it.
I'm fairly confident that we all know the impact that the safe space can have on someone's life. The target group is the student/faculty populous of any of the schools that we can contact. We can set this up with youth ventures, or keep it our own solo project. All are welcome to share this project with me, or you can stick to your own track. Regardless, the invitation is open, and if you do or do not want to join, feel free to add ideas.
Thank you for your time guys. Hope our projects are kick a@%!!!