CWTS Flashcards
an experiential educational
approach where a student learns theories in the
classroom and at the same time volunteer with
an agency, usually a non-profit or social service
group
SERVICE LEARNING
- a group of people with diverse
characteristics who are linked by social ties,
share common perspectives, and engage in joint
action in geographical locations or settings - a social unit (a group of living things) with
commonalities such as norms, religion,
values, customs, or identity.
Community
➢ also called the country
➢ often considered “traditional” in that they
typically feature open spaces, lots of land,
small populations, and a slower pace of life
than the average city or town
Rural Community
➢ an area right outside the city
➢ communities situated between rural and
urban areas. That typically have larger
populations than their rural counterparts, yet
they also provide more recreational
opportunities and better access to nearby
cities.
➢ tend to be homogeneous and offer organized
activities such as community sports leagues
and local festivals.
Suburban Community
➢ also called a city
➢ populations are typically larger and more
culturally diverse than the others
➢ frequently connected to huge metropolises
with a wider variety of services and amenities, high-rise buildings, and institutions like public transportation, cultural
centers, and museums.
Urban Community
- known as volunteering
which is defined as the practice of people working
on behalf of others or a particular cause, without
payment, for their time and services.
➢ encompasses wide range of activities that
individuals or groups undertake to benefit
their community.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
DIFFRENT TYPES AND EXAMPLES OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Advocacy and Awareness
- Agriculture and Farming
- Animal Welfare
- Community Safety and Crime Prevention
- Disaster Relief
- Education
- Environmental Service
- Food Collection and Distribution
- Health and Wellness
- Social Services
➢ interactions are person-to- person and faceto-face.
➢ directly affects and involves the recipients.
Involves hands-on interactions with people or
communities in need
EX.
* Feeding program for the unprivileged
* Providing food for stray animals
* Volunteering for disaster relief
DIRECT
➢ a form of service by doing something behind
the scenes to help
➢ the person may not be in the presence of the
person or thing you are impacting.
➢ service might take the form of fundraising or
collections
EX.
* Sponsorships
* Funding a seminar program
* Investing resources
IN-DIRECT
➢ when you speak up for or against an issue or
solution
➢ when we use our voices, we are being
advocates
EX.
* Campaigns for mental health outreach
* Campaigns for housing-related concerns
ADVOCACY
10 STEPS IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
STEP 1: Find Out What Is Needed in Your Community
STEP 2: See What You Have the Ability to Do
STEP 3 : Choose a Project
STEP 4: Develop a Plan
STEP 5: Recruit your Volunteers
STEP 6: Make a Budget
STEP 7: Make a Timeline
STEP 8: Raise Money
STEP 9: Do the Project
STEP 10: Evaluate and Celebrate
“State of well-being in which
the individual realizes his or
her own abilities, can cope
with the normal stresses of life,
can work productively, and
can make a contribution to his
or her community”
Mental Health
the ability to recognize,
understand, and manage
one’s emotions effectively.
It involves being aware of
both positive and negative
feelings, expressing them
appropriately.
Emotional Health
about authentic relationships,
meaningful communication,
and teamwork. It contributes to
your overall well-being by
providing emotional support,
reducing stress, improving
your mood, and positively
affecting physical health.
Social well-being
What are the Components of
Social Well-Being
Authentic Relationship
Meaningful Interactions
Teamwork and Collaboration
Authentic relationships:
these are defined as genuine
connections where we are seen, valued, and understood. It delivers emotional support and make us feel a sense of belonging
Authentic Relationships
consist of vital talks, shared
activities, and emotional bonding. They enhance our overall well-being by alleviating stress and boosting a feeling of accomplishment.
Meaningful Interactions
this includes building connections at work, among groups we are a part of, or
even in our families that create a nurturing atmosphere and improve social connectivity.
Teamwork and Collaborations
COMMON CAUSES OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
- Brain Defects
- Discrimination
- Family Problems
- Genetics
- Ongoing Medical Condition
- Poverty
- Social Isolation
- Stress
- Trauma
- health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or
behavior. - can be associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work or family activities.
Mental Illness
defined as the organized
responses, crossing the
boundaries of physiological,
cognitive, motivational, and
experiential systems
Emotions
2 kinds of Emotions
Positive and Negative
2 ways how people exhibit emotions
Voluntary and Involuntary
- Is the skill of being aware of emotions as they occur and evolve and their effects on your performance
- awareness is being made up of emotional awareness, accurate self-assessment, and self-confidence
- requires self introspection, which means looking
inward. examining your ideas,
thoughts, and feelings.
Self Awareness
THE IMPORTANCE OF
SELF-AWARENESS
- It allows us to recognize our own feelings and character.
- We can experience ourselves as unique and separate individuals.
- Self-awareness is often a first
step to goal setting. - Self-awareness is being
conscious of what you are good
at while acknowledging what you have yet to learn.
Types of Self-awareness
The Public Self and the Private Self
Being aware of how we can
appear to others.
Public Self
Being able to notice and
reflect on one’s internal
state.
Private Self
How to Become Self-Aware
Envision yourself
Ask the “what?” question
Strengthen your brain
Ask others about their perceptions of you
Keep a journal
Practice Mindfulness
