Laughter From Within – Where Smiles Begin
What is Laughter From Within
Laughter From Within is a learner-centered program to promote Social Emotional Learning
in youth ages 8 to 14.
- When you share laughter from within, you can bring laughter out in all who hear you.
- When you share laughter from within, you gift a smile to all who hear you.
- Laughter from within grows beyond you.
- Laughter from within spreads quickly bringing glee to all who see you.
- Laughter from within radiates to all who hear you.
- Laughter from within reaches out to all who hear you.
- Laughter from within flows out to produce a smile in all who hear you.
This project has been developed by a team of mental health professionals focused on the prevention and alleviation of trauma in children and their families in conjunction with The Southampton Cultural Center whose mission includes providing performance, exhibition and compelling arts and cultural education opportunities accessible to all in the greater Southampton Community and beyond.
Leading experts have issued an urgent warning declaring that the “Mental Health Crisis” among children is so dire that it is a National Emergency! Pediatric leaders are urging policymakers to invest in mental health in schools as expeditiously as possible. “Laughter From Within” is committed to investing in our children and their future.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success.
Nationally recognized research psychologist Geoffrey Cohen of Stamford University appeared on PBS recently and cited research he has conducted along with colleagues from Princeton and other major institutions that show that SEL programs that are the most effective are not didactic lessons delivered by teachers. Extensive studies all show that programs that empower kids through active practice are what works.
Social Emotional Learning was mandated for every student in all US public schools in 2019 for one 45 minute class a week.
Early trials of Laugher From Within confirm that the program is effective, educators are impressed with its effectiveness, and kids love it.
For additional information contact Lois Beekman Oliveira, Program Director at 631.276.7798 or [email protected].
How to Donate to
Laughter From Within
Donate to Laughter from Within via PayPal by clicking on the “donate” button below. You may also donate by check, mailed to SCC, PO Box 5008, Southampton, NY 11969. Please write “Laughter from Within” in the memo.
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