Why Belonging Matters
Description
In this episode of One in Ten, Teresa Huizar speaks with Gaelin Elmore, Youth Advocate, Speaker, and Belonging Champion. They discuss the significant impact of belonging on children who have faced adversities, and how child abuse professionals can incorporate belonging into their work to foster better outcomes. Gaelin shares his personal journey of resilience and the profound importance of belonging in his life, highlighting practical steps for professionals to create environments that foster belonging for the youth they serve.
Learn more about Gaelin at his website
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Episode
02:02 Meet Gaelin Elmore
02:50 Gaelin's Journey to Belonging
13:09 The Role of Safety and Connection
17:17 Belonging in Child Advocacy
38:28 Public Policy and Belonging
42:55 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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