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CRT -  A strength based program that builds soicial skills and resiliency through performing and visual arts programs. Developed by an MSS in Clinical SW, Judy Nelson.  
 
Under the CR and cuisine the;

Small Hands Nutrition and Food Preparation Classes
(during farming months this workshop may be combined with a farm field trip to Kimberton Farms, CSA)

Goals:
To bring a connection between food choice (nutrition) and behavior (energy) to after school youth.
Hands on practice in healthy food preparation
Introduction of diverse fruits, vegetables and healthy protein sources
Bring "AND" thinking to food, students think of what they like AND what they do not and learn some ways to make healthy food taste great.
Participants:
Create their own "Mis en Plas" (the ingredients that make up a recipe).  They prepare the food using their own utensils and ingredients.
Taste the individual ingredients and see how the parts make up the whole.
Get a copy of the recipe that they created by tasting and correcting the recipe.
Have a meal together that they created and share with others in their community.

Interpersonal Communication Programs:

Journal Writing Workshop

Goal:
To practice expressing thoughts and feelings
To introduce and practice containment skills (healthy containment skills reduce reactivity).

This workshop will help participants:
Practice breathing techniques.
Listen to music that will help children identify internal strengths.
Make a clay pen to use for their journal writing.
Practice writing in their journal.
(Children retain their journal and pen for continued practice)

Keith

Keith used his diary to share his thoughts and feelings.

food prep

Learning how to pick a melon and how to eat it.

aromas

Coping skills - Creating an awareness of what aromatherapy scents we find relaxing and exciting.