Empathy Building Initiatives For High Schools

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Helping individuals embrace their differences through inclusion programs for educators is our mission at Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It. At Don’t Hide It Flaunt It (DHIFI), we have a strong belief in the power of accepting uniqueness and nurturing environments where all people is capable of feeling seen, heard, and valued. Through our variety of programs, we strive to promote inclusion, empathy, and self-confidence for people from all walks of life.

An Inclusion Program Program

We believe that SEL programs for students is truly capable of making a difference in the world. Social Emotional Learning is a core part of DHIFI’s work. SEL provides individuals – particularly students – with the resources to understand and control their emotions, build strong social connections, and make responsible decisions. SEL activities offer many benefits for teams and individuals alike. Some examples include improvements in communication, increased empathy, and the building of strong teams. Connecting with themselves and others, these activities lay the groundwork the social skills needed for personal success and academic achievement. If you’re curious about the power of SEL activities, we’re here to help you get started.

Social Emotional Learning Activities For Companies

We also focus on a inclusion program for educators together with social emotional learning activities. Creating environments where everyone feels a sense of belonging, regardless of their gender, race, background, or abilities is the goal of our Inclusion programs. We don’t settle at inclusion; we work to create inclusion and inclusion where each person has access to the same opportunities. Our programs benefit schools, corporations, and communities with interactive formats that cover a wide range of topics.

An Inclusion Curriculum

At DHIFI, we support icebreaker activities for families for students with a broad range of programs geared toward schools, companies, and communities. Challenging assumptions about disabilities and differences through inspirational talks is what our Speaking Engagements focus on. By promoting self-expression through art, as well as fostering inclusion and empathy, participants engage in impactful activities in our interactive programs. Our student programs initiate an essential dialogue, focusing on celebrating the things that make us unique and fostering an atmosphere of kindness and respect among peers. Each program is customized to the particular needs of the audience, guaranteeing a enduring impact on all who engage. Experience the difference we can make with empathy-based activities middle school.

Acceptance Activities For Families

DHIFI’s mission is to empower individuals to embrace the things that make them unique through acceptance activity ideas elementary school , founded on the idea that differences should be flaunted, not concealed. It’s essential to us that people embrace their differences as a central aspect of who they are. Our goal is to create a world where inclusion is celebrated and appreciated, whether that’s through storytelling, keynote talks, or educational workshops. Respect and understanding must be fostered for communities that encourage their members to celebrate their differences with pride.

Ways To Integrate SEL Activities for Schools

As an educator, you might be wondering how you can integrate SEL activities for schools into your school curriculum. You don’t have to give up too much of your class time to achieve this goal. At Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It, we are here to give you ideas to help students celebrate their differences. These are just a few examples:

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

Bullying Prevention Activities Bullying Awareness Training For Organizations

Central to our mission at DHIFI is our focus on disability education workshop for educators. A gap in understanding and acceptance of differences is what often leads to bullying. Through interactive activities and candid discussions, we tackle 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 why students are shown to identify bullying behaviors in their communities and stand against them. These programs not only build awareness, they also enable students to become advocates for change, creating environments that are safer and more supportive for everyone. If you’d like to learn more about bullying awareness curriculum for universities, don’t hesitate to .

Acceptance Activity Ideas For Middle School

To create an increased sense of connection and belonging, you’ll discover welcome activity ideas kids at Project Flaunt. Inspiring individuals to flaunt their differences and tell their stories to others, Project Flaunt is an innovative initiative. Individuals talk about something distinct about themselves in introductory games during these activities. Through storytelling, they can discuss how their perspectives are shaped by their differences, and individual strengths are often celebrated in group projects. Participants not only discover more about each other but additionally build a deeper awareness for differences within their classroom, at home, and in the larger community through these activities.

An Inclusion Program Curriculum For Students

Empowering individuals to embrace their differences and create a world that’s more inclusive through inclusivity workshops for schools is our primary mission at DHIFI, in all we do. Through our wide range of programs, we strive to promote environments where acceptance and understanding thrive. Get in touch with us today to find out more information concerning our programs.

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.