Empathy-Based Programs For Corporations

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Benefits of Empathy-Based Programs For Corporations

At Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It, we aim to promote inclusion programs for elementary schools to help people celebrate their uniqueness. At Don’t Hide It Flaunt It (DHIFI), we believe in the power of fostering individuality and building environments where every individual is capable of feeling recognized, valued and heard. Our goal is to promote tolerance, empathy, and self-confidence for people of all backgrounds through a range of programs.

SEL Programs

We believe that a social emotional learning program for educators is truly capable of making a difference in the world. At the core of our work at DHIFI is Social Emotional Learning. SEL provides individuals – especially students – with the tools to understand and control their emotions, build strong interpersonal skills, and improve decision-making skills. SEL activities offer a lot of benefits for both teams and individuals. Some examples include enhanced communication, better empathic understanding, and the building of strong teams. These activities help participants connect with themselves and others, building the foundational social skills necessary for success, both personally and academically. If you’re curious about the potential of a SEL program, we’re here to help you get started.

An Inclusion Program For Students

We also focus on a Inclusion curriculum for students in addition to social emotional learning activities. Our Inclusion programs are structured to create environments where every individual can feel they are included, no matter their gender, race, background, or abilities. We take it a step further than inclusion by fostering true inclusion and inclusion – with the goal being ensuring equal opportunities for all. Our programming is designed for schools, businesses, and community groups, with engaging formats that address an array of topics.

A Belonging Curriculum

With a wide array of programs designed for companies, schools, and communities, we foster welcome activities for kids at DHIFI. Through inspirational talks, our Speaking Engagements work to break down preconceived notions about differences like disabilities. Participants experience our interactive programs to be highly engaging, fostering introspection, self-expression, and greater empathy and inclusion. The essential dialogue ignited by our student programs embraces uniqueness and, over time, builds an atmosphere of respect and kindness among peers. To ensure a long-term impact on all who participate, each program is customized to the specific needs of the audience. Experience the difference we can make with SEL activity ideas students.

Get To Know You Activities For Students

DHIFI’s mission is to inspire individuals to embrace the things that make them unique through empathy building activities elementary school , founded on the idea that differences should be celebrated, not hidden. Encouraging people of every age to embrace their differences as an important aspect of who they are is central to our mission. Whether through narrative sharing, public speaking, or seminars, our objective is to build a world where inclusion is valued and celebrated. Creating communities in which everyone feels empowered to celebrate their differences is possible through encouraging respect and understanding.

Examples of Social Emotional Learning Activities for Educators

As an educator, you might be wondering how you can integrate social emotional learning activities for students into your school curriculum. You don’t have to give up too much of your class time for this goal to be achieved. We’re here to provide you with some ideas to assist students in celebrating their differences at Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It. A few examples include:

  • Positive affirmations
  • Coping strategies
  • Show-and-tell
  • Sharing quotes
  • Arts and crafts
  • Sharing stories
  • Journal entries

Bullying Awareness Programs Disability Awareness Activities For Educators

Bullying is often the result by a lack of understanding and appreciation, which is why we are so committed to bullying prevention activities for organizations. Through interactive activities and open discussions, we confront the underlying reasons of bullying and ensure students are equipped with tools for standing up against it. The importance of empathy, respect, and kindness can’t be overstated. This is the reason students are taught to recognize bullying behaviors in their communities and oppose them. These programs do more than just build awareness, they also encourage students to become advocates for change, creating environments that are safer and more supportive for everyone. If you’d like to learn more about disability support programs for schools, don’t hesitate to .

Icebreaker Activity Ideas For Families

Encouraging a sense of community and belonging, Project Flaunt offers empathy-based activities elementary school . Project Flaunt is a one-of-a-kind initiative that encourages individuals to celebrate their differences and share their stories with others. Individuals express something distinct about themselves in introductory games during these activities. Through storytelling, students can explore how their viewpoints are shaped by their differences, and personal talents are often celebrated in group projects. Students not only discover more about one another but additionally build a deeper appreciation for differences within their classroom, at home, and in the larger community through these activities.

Belonging Program For Corporations

In everything we do at DHIFI, our mission is clear: to inspire individuals to celebrate their differences and create a world that’s more inclusive through a SEL curriculum for the workplace. We strive to foster environments where understanding and acceptance thrive through our diverse range of programs. For more information on our programs, visit us today.

Our Programs

Our social emotional learning (SEL) and empathy-building programs are designed to build acceptance and empathy and create cultures of inclusion for schools, communities, companies, and beyond.
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School Programs

This program is designed to help kids and teens build self-confidence, empathy and healthy relationship skills.

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Community Programs

We work with community organizations, summer camps, faith-based organizations, and other non-profits.

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Corporate Programs

DHIFI offers customized presentations and programming for companies of all sizes to build inclusivity and understanding in the workplace.

Testimonials

During our 2019 annual President’s Council of Cornell Women (PCCW) Symposium, Meg gave an impressionable presentation titled “What You Think of Me is None of My Business: Embracing Your Superpower” which embodied our theme of PCCW Celebrates One Cornell: Diversity and Inclusion.” Not only was Meg’s presentation insightful, thoughtful and impactful, but she captivated the audience. Sharing stories about those who go through life with visible and invisible differences made us aware that we all face difficulties and challenges in many ways, but together, through education and awareness, we can be compassionate, loving and caring to everyone, no matter the trials and tribulations ahead.

Carole Quealy

Cornell University, Alumni Affairs & Development

When the U.S. Embassy in Israel hosted Meg Zucker as a Distinguished American Speaker in 2015, the audiences she spoke and met with were deeply inspired by her personal story, her effective advocacy, and the early success of Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It.  Her appearance made a huge impact with advocates for inclusion and acceptance which still resonates today with those who met her.

Daniel Shapiro

former U.S. Ambassador to Israel

Meg is an energetic and engaging speaker who inspires all who meet her with her life story of growing up with a blatant physical difference and parenting kids who share her difference.   Her message of “the things that make me different make me, me” is heartfelt and impactful and resonates with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.  Meg’s mission of building acceptance, tolerance, and empathy is more important now than ever before.  Everyone who has the pleasure of hearing Meg’s story and her vision will be better for it.

Mindy Scheier

Founder and CEO, Runway of Dreams Foundation

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CASEL Competencies
 
  • Self-awareness: Assessing
 one’s own strengths […] and possessing confidence and growth mind-set
  • Social awareness: Taking the perspective of and empathizing with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Relationship skills: Establishing healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals.