Two compelling stories from Search Institute rooted in intentional asset-building actions.
Maria's Story is told by Flora Sánchez, Search Institute Senior Trainer, the stories describe two encounters she had with
a young woman named Maria across a 14-year span and illustrate how her simple act of engagement transformed both their lives. The DVD also contains a series of discussion questions for individual or group reflection, which encourage viewers to think about how they can reach out to young people in their own lives.
Other bonus features include “Maria’s Song,” performed by Ken Medema at Search Institute’s 2007 Healthy Communities • Healthy Youth Conference , and “50 Ways to Build Healthy Youth,” a collection of asset-building actions set to music.
Here are some ways in which others are using this DVD resource:
• Enrich an introduction to Developmental Assets with the video as a “call to action.”
• Use the video and associated discussion prompts with groups you are working to engage in asset building. The content helps them build a personal action plan of where, in the daily-ness of their own life, THEY can be an asset builder.
• Add inspiration and motivation to any asset presentation by use of these compelling stories.
• Add some PUNCH to events honoring asset building in your community by sharing these powerful examples of simple acts.
• Provide the DVD as an asset-building gift to those who care deeply about our young. Recognize and honor their own actions by letting them know how these stories remind you of them.
Learn more about the Maria's Story DVD.
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