Gallery Presentation International Positive Psychology Association 7th IPPA World Congress 2021

happiness beyond borders action call for social changes (#265)

Maria Luisa Malta Carter 1
  1. House of Gaia Community Center, Naples, FLORIDA, United States

Pioneer work of social inclusion and social changes:

Gallery -The 3 minutes video presentation is about a curriculum for social changes implemented , for 12 years as part of the mission of an nonprofit organization.

House of Gaia began through its flagship programs of inclusion and social changes, which has been in operation since 2008 in Naples, Florida providing creative and educational programming to youth and families.

In a format that encourages participation by the entire family, Lulu's programs offered a safe and creative environment in which to empower students through multi-media and digital art, science, music, drama, and global culture. Positive Psychology and Science of Happiness is part of the curriculum, classes and lesson plan.

As programs grew, families began to connect across race, culture, religion, age, and physical ability.

Happiness Beyond Borders video will provide a variety of experiences and stories based on the Positive Psychology theories and the focus on the program working with the autistic population in their inclusion program and their ability of embracing positive emotions and a sense of belonging in our society. I have data of 13 years working on the nonprofit center located in Naples Florida.
 

  • Keywords: Arts and Humanities, Business and Organizations, Diversity and Inclusion, Positive emotions, Relationships