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

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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

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In this episode we talk about Balancing work and Summer trips with the family

Summer Trips with the Family

Discover something new about your kids. What are their favorite things are?

Everyday moments are what matter most.

How are you taping into your children’s interest?

Slow down and enjoy the journey. Make a pit stop on road trips to see the sights and experience new places.

On your journey, keep everyone in mind to include activities that everyone can engage.

What travel tools do you need as you travel? What’s a necessity? What creature comforts do you need?

Plan your rest breaks and pit stops.

Play car games on the road and create your own games. Be sure to keep the memory by capturing it in photos or writing.

Library Experiences from Childhood to Adulthood

What am I reading now?

Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin

All of our experiences in life should engage our hearts and minds.

References mentioned in the podcast

Erin Ramsey https://erinramsey.com/

Big Roots Farm https://bigrootsfarm.com/

Join us for our next podcast where we talk about effective

Routines and Back to School Tips.

Life Connection Activity: Reengage your senses

Make a list of your five senses

On the left hand side of the page, write down one thing you want to engage in.

How do my senses engage in the activity you have chosen?

If you discover, that a sense is not fully engaged start focusing on strengthening that sense with other activity.

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Executive Producers: Possibilities Podcast Platform

Producers: Bridgette and Santiago

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In this episode we talk about Summer Fun: Memory making through the Years

How do we balance work life and Summer fun? Join us for ideas to engage your family during the Summer months.

Podcast Highlights:

Bringing our childhood experiences of Summer into our family plans.

Engaging activities to keep the family connected

Support your children through all the stages of childhood by engaging them with activities created just for them.

Visit your local libraries

Oklahoma Metropolitan Library System https://www.metrolibrary.org/

Pioneer Library Systems

https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/get-started/library-cards

Keep learning fun by setting up learning spaces at home.

Create family outings for the whole family to enjoy

Write a list of things you want to do this summer.

Pick a journey to experience and go for it.

Prevent Summer slide by using some resources to keep learning going https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/summer-slide.print.html

Kiwi Co. Activities for all ages

https://www.kiwico.com/kiwi

Roadtrips

Cooking with kids

LIFE CONNECTION ACTIVITY

Try three things a week from your list

Post a snapshot on your social media with hashtag #childhood_summerfun

Let's stay connected, follow us on social media:

Website- https://www.developpeople.org/

Clubhouse – In the Background of LIfe

YouTube In the Background of Life

Twitter: @developpeople

Instagram: @developpeople

Facebook: @developpeopleinc

Our Production Team: Possibilities Podcast Team

Executive Producers: Possibilities Podcast Platform

Producers: Bridgette and Santiago

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