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“THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU. YOU’RE NOT BROKEN. YOU DON’T NEED TO BE FIXED” - WEB
Ziggy, Stardust & Me can bring up a lot of feelings that can be challenging to navigate. If you’re feeling lost or want to learn how to be a better friend and ally, this section will help support and guide you on your journey!
Trusted Adults
“YOU ALL ARE THE FUTURE, YOU KNOW THAT RIGHT? YOU ARE THE ONES WHO CAN CHANGE ALL THIS.” - DULICK
What is a trusted adult for students:​
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Someone who is respectful and shows that through their words and actions
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They hold you to a high standard and do not make you feel inferior
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They make an effort to listen and understand you even with personal differences
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someone who is respectful of your boundaries
Source: How to Identify Trusted Adults
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What is being a trusted adult for teachers:
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they are present
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they listen to students
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They believe in the agency of students and create a equitable environment
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They have a support network readily available
Source: The Importance of Trusted Adults in Social Emotional Learning
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Question: If you were Jonathan who would be your trusted adult?
Think of one trusted adult in your own life.
How to be
a Good Ally
“I’LL BE YOUR SOFT PLACE TO LAND”
- STARLA/WEB
What is an ally?
Merriam-Webster defines “ally” as “one that is associated with another as a helper; a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity or struggle.” In recent years, the term has been adopted specifically to a person supporting a marginalized group.
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9 Ways to be a better ally:
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Listen
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Get Educated
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Get Involved
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Speak Up
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Show Up
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Intervene
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Welcome DIscomfort
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Learn from your mistakes
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Stay engaed
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Source:
10 Things to be a better ally PDF
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Connection activity: Who were allies to Jonathan? Web? Starla?
How did they show that they were allies?
Community
Support
“ANOTHER VERSION OF ME EXISTS OUT THERE AND HE IS BRAVE ENOUGH TO TRY AND CARE”
- WEB
Alcoholism resources: Friends and Family of an alcoholic
Al-Anon
https://al-anon.org/newcomers/self-quiz/teen-quiz/
Alcoholism resources: Self Assessment
https://www.aa.org/self-assessment
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Anger Management: Coping Strategies
https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/coping-skills-anger
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https://www.hchc.edu/assets/files/Counseling_formation/Anger_Management.pdf
LGBTQ+ Community Center Finder
Scholarships for people in the LGBTQ+ community
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Trevor Project: Support for LGBTQIA identifying youth
Teacher
Resources
“JUST LOOK AT WHAT YOU ARE BECOMING PIECES FORM A BRAND NEW WHOLE!”- STARLA
Resources and reports on LGBTQ+ and more:
https://www.glaad.org/resources
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Guides and tools for making a more inclusive classroom:
https://www.glsen.org/resources/educator-resources
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10 ways to make your classroom a safe space:
​https://blog.teachmint.com/10-ways-to-make-your-classroom-a-safe-space-for-all-students/
Linking Activity
Question: If you were Jonathan who would be your trusted adult?
Think of one trusted adult in your own life.
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Connection activity: Who were allies to Jonathan? Web? Starla?
How did they show that they were allies?
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