These past two days consisted of me shadowing and assisting the workshops which were mostly about maintaining a healthy relationship with one’s significant other. Yesterday, we explored the definition of conflict and how the participants can solve the conflicts that are going on in their own relationships.
On a blank sheet of paper, the participants defined ‘conflict’ to be “a ‘misunderstanding" “miscommunication, “having trust issues", “being selfish" were a couple. An interesting one that was mention was “having no conflict is conflict because if nothing is being said about a problem, then there is no resolution. When examining why people get in conflict, the participants stated that there was a lack of communication, understanding, and clarity, or it could be a matter of ego, expression, and this desire to “push buttons". Using the definitions that the participants came up with, the class was supposed to pick a recent argument and explain how they felt, what might have caused those feelings, and looking back, how can they resolve it.
At this point, we have been divided up into small groups and I was able to join two gentlemen that were able to share their story. They were very engaging by asking me what I would do in this situation and I am glad they were to trust me with their stories and allowed me to give them insight.
Today, I was able to attend another workshop’s graduation ceremony. If I’m not mistaken, this workshop focused on office operation skills. This ceremony was certainly emotional for some folks. When I was listening to some of the speeches that the men and women made, there were definitely tears of joy and statements such as “I would have been in a completely different life if it weren’t for STRIVE". After I attended the ceremony, during workshop, we focused on a more touchy subject, which is money. The participants were asked to define “money" and how it has played a role in their lives. Here were some key elements:
o Currency: goods and services
o “make life easier”; “rules the world”
o means of support: individuals and families
o “you have it, then you don’t”
o money plays a role in addiction
o “without money you are no one”
o “effects trust”
It has often been said that money makes the world go round, and sadly? That is totally true. Many fathers often have trouble visiting their children due to the fact that their “baby mamas" typically asking for money. If the man is unable to provide, some mothers simply refuse to let the man see their child. However, the facilitator today noted that visitation and child support are two completely different things. Even so, there’s this common theme that money provides a foundation for their livelihood. Knowing this, the participants were given case scenarios to see what they would do in each situation. After the workshop, I ate lunch then made phone calls to reach out to potential clients to invite them to orientation for the fatherhood workshops. :)
After internship today, I ate dinner then headed over to Times Square since one of my Interactors back in the day said he would be in New York! It was so great catching up with him again. We grabbed Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding (which was super delicious by the way) then explored all around Times Square!
It was certainly a good day today! I can’t believe tomorrow is already Friday. :)
Natalie Nguyen, undergraduate student, Community & Regional Development, UC Davis
On a blank sheet of paper, the participants defined ‘conflict’ to be “a ‘misunderstanding" “miscommunication, “having trust issues", “being selfish" were a couple. An interesting one that was mention was “having no conflict is conflict because if nothing is being said about a problem, then there is no resolution. When examining why people get in conflict, the participants stated that there was a lack of communication, understanding, and clarity, or it could be a matter of ego, expression, and this desire to “push buttons". Using the definitions that the participants came up with, the class was supposed to pick a recent argument and explain how they felt, what might have caused those feelings, and looking back, how can they resolve it.
At this point, we have been divided up into small groups and I was able to join two gentlemen that were able to share their story. They were very engaging by asking me what I would do in this situation and I am glad they were to trust me with their stories and allowed me to give them insight.
o Currency: goods and services
o “make life easier”; “rules the world”
o means of support: individuals and families
o “you have it, then you don’t”
o money plays a role in addiction
o “without money you are no one”
o “effects trust”
It has often been said that money makes the world go round, and sadly? That is totally true. Many fathers often have trouble visiting their children due to the fact that their “baby mamas" typically asking for money. If the man is unable to provide, some mothers simply refuse to let the man see their child. However, the facilitator today noted that visitation and child support are two completely different things. Even so, there’s this common theme that money provides a foundation for their livelihood. Knowing this, the participants were given case scenarios to see what they would do in each situation. After the workshop, I ate lunch then made phone calls to reach out to potential clients to invite them to orientation for the fatherhood workshops. :)After internship today, I ate dinner then headed over to Times Square since one of my Interactors back in the day said he would be in New York! It was so great catching up with him again. We grabbed Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding (which was super delicious by the way) then explored all around Times Square!
It was certainly a good day today! I can’t believe tomorrow is already Friday. :)
Natalie Nguyen, undergraduate student, Community & Regional Development, UC Davis
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