Welcome to The Survivors Healing Project
- Peer to Peer grief support for survivors
- Free Trauma-Informed after school program for children impacted by gun violence
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My Vision
My goal is to collaborate with Crime Victim Services, Community Leaders, local School Districts and other organizations to ensure that all children who are identified as trauma survivors have access to services that cannot be provided in a traditional school setting.
It is my vision to provide a safe space for children to learn and heal. The overall purpose of Drawing and Writing My Way Through Trauma is designed to meet the need for trauma-informed learning. This program will respond to the mental health and well-being of children aged 8-15.
*This program does not take the place of Professional counseling or Therapy.
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Your contributions will help me to sustain the Trauma-Informed education program for children in our community.
Drawing and Writing My Way Through Trauma
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I am a licensed English Language Arts Teacher with the state of Michigan.
I have over 20 years of teaching experience and I am also a trained Trauma-Informed Literacy Coach.
This program offers tailored education and support for elementary- middle school children aged 8-15 who have been impacted by trauma. This course offers a unique creative outlet for children to express and process their feelings of trauma and/or grief in a safe and supportive environment.
It is my desire to make sure that students are heard, and empowered so that they understand how trauma affects them. The program teaches strategies that will help them heal and provide them with a toolbox full of resources to navigate their world a little easier.
Did you know that trauma can cause permanent changes in the structure and chemical activity in a child's developing brain?
This is why programs such as Drawing and Writing my Way Through Trauma are necessary. This program also incorporates Art Therapy by utilizing interactive workshops to help children express and process trauma through creative activities, including creative writing.
*This program is aligned with the Michigan Standards for English Language Arts.
The good news is this program is free as long as people like you are willing to give your best donat
Trauma Informed Approach in Education
Peer to Peer Grief Support
Monthly Support Meeting
My main focus during monthly meetings is to provide ongoing emotional support to survivors of gun violence and help them deal with the pain of their loved one being taken and aid them in rebuilding their lives.
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Meeting details coming soon!
*You must be 18 to attend.
Grief Relief
- There is no short cut through the grief process. Everyone must go through in their own way and in their own time. We are here to support each other and to ensure that no one has to go through the process alone.
- Get and stay connected so you can #KeepGoing
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My Background
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My Background
My name is Althea Jackson. I am the founder of The Survivors Healing Project and the creator of Drawing and Writing MY Way Through Trauma education program.
A part of me died with my son when he was shot and killed in Saginaw, MI, on June 12, 2013.
This nonprofit provides survivor to survivor support through monthly meetings utilizing reso
My name is Althea Jackson. I am the founder of The Survivors Healing Project and the creator of Drawing and Writing MY Way Through Trauma education program.
A part of me died with my son when he was shot and killed in Saginaw, MI, on June 12, 2013.
This nonprofit provides survivor to survivor support through monthly meetings utilizing resources from organizations such as The Survivors Connect and @Everytown.
I am a Senior Survivor Fellow and the Survivor Lead in Tarrant County.
My goal is to help others turn their pain into purpose.
My Skillset
Butterflies are symbolic of the beauty of change.
My Background
I have a Master of Arts in Education from Cornerstone University and a Bachelors of Art in English/Sociology, with a minor in Art from Saginaw Vally State University.
I have gone through extensive training in Best Practices for Trauma-Informed pedagogy.
I am a retired English and Reading Intervention Teacher, certified by the state of Texa
I have a Master of Arts in Education from Cornerstone University and a Bachelors of Art in English/Sociology, with a minor in Art from Saginaw Vally State University.
I have gone through extensive training in Best Practices for Trauma-Informed pedagogy.
I am a retired English and Reading Intervention Teacher, certified by the state of Texas.
In my spare time I practice self-care by way of mindfulness, meditation and spiritual support from religious affiliation. Although I love to read, trauma has made my love for reading more difficult because I have trouble focusing as I'm sure many students do as well.
This program provides a safe space for students to share their experiences and learn from one another.
Butterflies are symbolic of the beauty of change.
Butterflies are symbolic of the beauty of change.
Butterflies are symbolic of the beauty of change.
I am looking forward to working with children in my community to help them understand how trauma impacts their behavior and to guide them through the healing process.
Teaching is my passion. Creating a Trauma-Informed Classroom gives me the opportunity to continue doing what I love . After the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, I rea
I am looking forward to working with children in my community to help them understand how trauma impacts their behavior and to guide them through the healing process.
Teaching is my passion. Creating a Trauma-Informed Classroom gives me the opportunity to continue doing what I love . After the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, I realized it was time for me to leave my traditional classroom and create my own.
This is my way of honoring my son (Allen) and his children.
It is my hope that this program will give children a voice and to empower them to learn to control their responses to trauma.
I want students to know there are creative means in which to express themselves throughout their journey to healing.
* I will be utilizing the Texas Essential Skills (TEKS) , Best practices in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as well as other Research-based Literacy strategies.
I can not do this alone. All donations count! Please Give
Please help Our Cause
Your generous donation will help fund our organization and allow us to show tangible improvements in children's emotional well-being.
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