Episode 12 Title: What is Hygge?

Today’s presentation is bringing in all of the warm feelings and focus on comfort. A danish word Hygee pronounced Hoo-gah is bringing all the vibes of Fall and comfort. The interesting thing is that we can create spaces and environments that support well-being no matter what the season.

Let’s delve into what brings us comfort and care in our daily lives as parents, leaders, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

Today’s Episode Overview:

Finding comfort in simple things is a great way to navigate the world around us and to regain calm.

Resource links:

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https://www.developpeople.org/

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Episode 10 Title: The Tapestry of Family in Community - Part 2

Today’s guest in studio Dr. Renea Butler King, a friend, colleague, and fellow sojourner for equitable systems for the families and children she serves.

Join us for a continuation of our discussion of family in the community. The community is made up of committed and dedicated people who are brave to create spaces for connection, vulnerability, and open and honest dialogue.

Today’s Episode Overview:

The image of the family in the community takes shape as we share our stories and experiences with Dr. Renea Butler King. This episode will continue to explore stories, learnings, and joys that come from being supported and acknowledged within our communities.

Community Stories:

Share stories of how communities have come together to support families in times of need, celebrating victories, and overcoming obstacles.

Discuss how these stories create a tapestry that weaves together the diverse experiences of families of color.

Learning and Joys

Lessons Learned:

Reflect on the lessons learned from these stories—how they shape our understanding of family, community, and identity.

Discuss the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the unique experiences of families of color.

Joy in Connection:

Highlight the joy that comes from being part of a supportive and acknowledged family and community.

Share examples of how this joy manifests in everyday life, from small moments of connection to larger community celebrations.

Closing Thoughts

Reflection:

Summarize the key takeaways from the episode, emphasizing the idea that our lives are woven together through every experience and interaction.

Call to Action:

Encourage listeners to share their family stories and reflect on the importance of community support.

Invite them to engage with your podcast on social media or reach out through your preferred platforms.

Show references and links:

Clifton Taulbert, Eight habits of the heart https://amzn.to/3zkqabl

Little Cliff and the Porch People by Clifton Taulbert https://amzn.to/4eepTFV

You can learn more about Kelly's expertise here:

https://www.developpeople.org/

You can find all My Favorite Podcast episodes here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1LaSWXg7U5lAeUXykt7CNo?si=bed21ea1ddb045e6

Episode 9 Show Notes

Today’s guest in the studio is Dr. Renea Butler King, a friend, colleague, and fellow sojourner for equitable systems for the families and children she serves. As we settled into routines for school and work, we wanted to focus on support for families in the community. We know the phrase it takes a village to raise a child, but let’s delve deeper into what the village is composed of. It's a community, of committed and dedicated people who are brave to create spaces for connection, vulnerability, and open and honest dialogue.

Today’s Episode Overview:

Introduce the theme of the episode: the importance of family in the community, especially for African American families.

Explain that this episode will explore stories, learnings, and joys that come from being supported and acknowledged within our communities.

PART 1

The Role of Family in the Community

Family as a Foundation:

Discuss how families of color often serve as the bedrock of their communities, providing strength, support, and resilience.

Share stories or examples of how family bonds extend beyond the immediate household and into the larger community.

Cultural and Historical Context:

The historical significance of family in communities of color, drawing on cultural traditions, collective resilience, and the passing down of values.

The role of extended families, chosen families, and community elders in preserving cultural heritage.

Closing Thoughts

Reflection:

The richness of the tapestry of our lives is comprised of the relationships that nurture and grow us.

The power of reflection on who I am as an individual begins my identity formation. Investing in myself.

Storytelling: What do I tell? How do I craft my story

What is the tapestry of my life?

Call to Action:

Begin to share and write out your own story.

Reflect on what it means to be a family in the community.

What is the tapestry of my life?

Seek professional support as you unpack your story.

Show notes for In the Background of Life with Kelly Ramsey Episode 9

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html

2200 N. Classen Blvd. Ste 2-600

405.248.9200

People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond

https://pisab.org/

University of Oklahoma-Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work

https://www.ou.edu/cas/socialwork

Iyanla VanZant

https://www.ivsanctuary.org/

Rosa Hernandez-Sheets

Sheets, R. H. (2009). What Is Diversity Pedagogy?. Multicultural Education, 16(3), 11-17.

IThxT – Renea L. Butler-King

Butler-King, R. (2020). Identifying intergenerational transmission of historical trauma using the genogram psychosocial assessment tool.

Casey Family Programs

https://www.casey.org/contact/

2001 Eight Ave., Ste 2700

Seattle, WA 98121

206.282.7300

Bransford et al., 1999

Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., & Cocking, R.R. (Eds.) (1999). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.

Genogram

Dosani, S. (2009). Genograms: Assessment and Intervention (3rd edn). By Monica McGoldrick, Randy Gerson & Sueli Petry. Norton Professional Books. 2008. 400pp. US $27.00 (pb). ISBN: 9780393705096. The...