With the addition of social group work trained to focus the work on developing assets, to many pre-existing theatre arts programs the necessary reflection and developmental assets can be attained. I specify theatre as it is a group process. It demands working together. It also involves verbalization of feelings and action. Character and human emotions and behavior are analyzed in the process of play of course, the director plays a very important part in bringing out the best in the players and allowing creativity to flourish.
Abuses can happen and a great opportunity for teaching developing assets with proper direction.
I am excited by the discovery of the Search Institute as it involves rethinking and defining existing program attributes as well as creating new initiatives that are fundamentally quite radical. This is a public posting area. Your e-mail address is optional.