The Arts of Humanity Presents…
Who
CARES?
A CREATIVE THINKING, CHARACTER BUILDING, AND
HUMANITARIAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Date: February 7, 2015
Organization: My Spirit of Beauty
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Facts about The Arts of Humanity’s civic program “Who CARES”
What is Who CARES?
•Who CARES is The Arts of
Humanity's signature
program that teaches its
participants principle
virtues ( CARES) of a
humanitarian. What
makes our teaching
unique is that we
incorporate the arts and
creativity.
Action
DID YOU KNOW…
How do I get Who CARES
at my school, church, or
organization?
How does Who CARES
work?
•A Who CARES facilitator
presents a customized
workshop that includes
engaging activities, thought
provoking discussions, and
technology ( when available).
Participants complete goal
setting activity and a service
project. C ertificates are given
to those who complete the
workshop ( week or longer)
and service project.
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•Contact The Arts of
Humanity to discuss
customizing a Who CARES
workshop and service
project for your organiztion.
Once we confirm a date(s)
and workshop location, your
organization will get ready
to say," WE DO" when
asked,
" Who CARES".
Visit theartsofhumanity.org
for more information about
Who CARES.
Volunteering is one of the
main steps to becoming a
humanitarian, and is also
beneficial for youth. Did
you know volunteering:
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Empathy
increases students'
personal,
interpersonal and
social development
increases motivation,
student engagement,
and school
attendance
leads to new
perspectives and
more positive lifestyle
choices and behavior.
What is a
humanitarian?
Creativity
Selflessness
At Who CARES we
believe a
humanitarian is
someone who
performs small to
huge acts of kindness
to help others. You
can be a
humanitarian at
home, at your school,
in your community,
and for the world!
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Creativity
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Recall a time when you felt you
were not creative. What did you do
to try to be creative?
For Fun: Draw something using the object
below.
A. Generalization vs. Evaluation
B. Question Assumptions
C. No Patterned Thinking
D. TakeyaPrudent Risks
E. Create New Perspectives
F. Minimize Negative Thinking.
Creative Thinking
Strategies
GO AHEAD AND MATCH IT: Match the appropriate creative thinking strategy with its explanation below.
Think about your current problem. What assumptions did you make while thinking about the
problem? Question those assumptions. The more questions you ask, the better you will
understand your problems.
Comfort and security are natural because they keep us safe. Become aware of your habit
bound thinking and then break away from them immediately.
Taking risks is vital. If you do not take risks, you cannot come up new ideas. Say your
“stupid” idea or your “stupid” question. It can lead to a creative break through.
Get as many ideas as possible. These ideas can be good, ok, and bad. Then after you are
tapped out, narrow down your pool of ideas and select the best ones All ideas are possible
ideas.
We are use to analyzing and criticizing anything new. When you hear a new idea, instead of
looking for bad, build on it.
How are you approaching the problem? Whose eyes are you using? Try using another
perspective.
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Now, think back to that time you felt uncreative. Which of the above strategies would have
been the most helpful? _________________________________________________________.
Which strategies will you most likely try in the future when you want to be
creative?_____________________________________________________________________.
Review the creative thinking strategies and take another try at these scissors.
A.
Generalization
vs. Evaluation
B.
Question
Assumptions
C.
Avoid
Patterned
Thinking
D.
Take
Prudent
Risks
E.
Create New
Perspectives
F.
Minimize
Negative
Thinking
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Action
ACTION VS.
MOTION
EXAMPLES BY JAMES CLEAR
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If I outline 20 ideas for an English
paper I want to write, that’s motion.
If I actually write and turn in the
paper, that’s action.
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If I search for a better diet plan and
read a few books on the topic, that’s
motion. If I actually eat a healthy
meal, that’s action.
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If I go to the gym and ask about
getting a personal trainer, that’s
motion. If I actually step under the
bar and start squatting, that’s action.
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If I study for a test or prepare for a
research project, that’s motion. If I
actually take the test or write my
research paper, that’s action.
Action Motion
Action is the process of
doing something.
Motion is planning the
process.
These two students’ teacher asked them, “How did you
help a friend today. Write a “Motion” response vs. an
“Action” response.
Action
Motion
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Respect
What is Respect?
Respect is accepting
that other people are
different but just as
important as you feel
you are, and you are
VERY IMPORTANT!
Go ahead. Write down what you think.
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mpathy
Empathy is not the same as sympathy. In order
to be an effective citizen and humanitarian, you
have to be able to show empathy. Showing
sympathy is simple, and can be shallow.
However, being empathetic takes time,
consideration, and is also a form of respect.
EMPATHY
VS
SYMPATHY
Wow. That’s
terrible.
Oh, I bet that’s
terrible.
What do you
need?
I wish there was
something I could
do to help.
This is horrible.
At least…
We’ll get through
this together.
I know how you
feel.
Everything will be
okay.
I remember when
that happened to
me.
Time for
Some
Acting!
For those of you willing to
participate in this activity, try
to have a clear understanding
of the difference between
empathy and sympathy.
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Selflessness
Being Selfless
If you're selfless, you
think less about
yourself, and more
about others — you're
generous and kind.
Being selfless is similar
to being altruistic —
another word for
giving to others
without looking for
personal gain. If you
give time, money, or
things to other people
without expecting
something in return,
that's selfless. Most
people would agree
that the world would
be a better place if
there were more
selfless behavior.
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Race to
Selflessnes
s
“Who has what it takes to be the most caring in 30 seconds”
Each group will be given a location. Your job is to come up
with as many possible selfless acts of kindness that you can
perform to make someone’s moment, day, or life better. It
doesn’t matter how big or small. Anything that helps
someone verses hurt someone is spectacular! You will have
30 seconds.
Ready…..
Set……
GO!!!!!
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A creative
humanitarian
is someone
who…
Fill in the blank with the
correct characteristic that
matches each picture.
isn't afraid to be
different in order to
help others
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knows when it is time to
do what's right.
connects with others
where they are to help
them.
gives respect to all
because it is a shared
civic responsibility.
does good thing,s big
and small, and doesn't
need anything in return.
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