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Module 7: Anti-Bullying/Diversity and Inclusion
Our Mission and History
Changing Minds is mental health curriculum that combines lecture, storytelling, group discussion, and improv theatre to enhance emotional development—providing hope, help, and saving lives. Changing Minds was first developed for The College of New Jersey in 2015. The Mental Health First Aid Kit™ component was then added and piloted at the Southeast Missouri Suicide Prevention Conference in 2016.

Our mission is to create supportive environments that promote healthy and empowered individuals, families, and communities. We aim to teach the tools people need to address their own mental health effectively by providing an in depth and evidence based education on mental health, an understanding of brain and human development, teaching participants about coping tools, and showing the crucial steps to help oneself or a peer, colleague, or loved one in crisis.​
Testimonials
• "I cannot thank you enough for your willingness to share your message with those at TCNJ." - M.G., The College of New Jersey
• "There's no doubt that Josh changed lives" - D.H., New Prague (MN) Middle School
• "Good participation. Engaging. Real Stories. Curriculum for younger kids at school is a fantastic idea!" - M.R., SEMO 2016 Conference
• "Informative and personal and much needed moments of comic relief. Interactive portions are a big plus, also (there’s) plenty of Q&A." - D.B., SEMO Conference 2016
• "It was an amazing experience." - B.A., MSW University of Texas at Arlington
About
Bullying—whether interpreted as physical or as social isolation—is serious and we can make sure it doesn't happen in our home, our schools, or our community. We have the ability to change the culture around us and make sure everyone is included and no one is picked on or isolated because of their race, religion, financial status, disability, or the way they look.

Attendees will learn:
  • The definition of empathy and how we can employ it on a daily basis
  • The Platinum Rule (treat people they way THEY want to be treated) and how it builds on the Golden Rule
  • The difference between a bystander and upstander
  • The importance of diversity and inclusion
  • How to cultivate confidence
  • The who, what, and why about the bully and the person being bullied
  • How to develop coping skills
How Changing Minds Helps
 As a result of Changing Minds, previous attendees have reported:
  • An increased understanding of what mental health is and is not
  • An increased comfortability in speaking openly about mental health
  • An increased comfortability in reaching out for help if experiencing a mental health breakdown 
  • An increased understanding that mental health conditions (sometimes called “illnesses” or “disorders”) are real conditions that can be helped and treated
  • An increased understanding of coping skills and their importance
  • An increased ability to turn a negative into a positive, or to turn a personal “failure” into success (reframing skills)
  • An increased understanding of the need for positive self-talk and self-coaching (self-soothing skills)
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Grades 4-8
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Workplace
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