Turning to the Arts: How 7 Student Filmmakers Processed the Pandemic

In March, Springtide launched The New Normal: 8 Ways to Care for Gen Z in a Post-Pandemic World. For many of us, the last year was spent in isolation or in the company of only a few close friends, family, or coworkers—all in an effort to protect our communities. But we’re entering a unique point on the timeline: a time at which we can both reflect on

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Compassion & Care in the Classroom

Practicing Relational Authority as we emerge from the pandemic  We’re coming up on the end of what has been one of the strangest years in history.  As adults increasingly turn their attention to post-pandemic life, with vaccines on the horizon or in process for millions, it’s important to remember that many young

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Lucy standing outdoors next to her classmate

Processing the Pandemic

How Trusted Adults Can Show Up & Show Care Next week, Springtide is releasing The New Normal: 8 Ways to Care for Gen Z in a Post-Pandemic World. I’ve had a chance to help write the guide and sift through the 2,500 survey responses we received from 13-25-year-olds, asking about their experiences during

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Relational Authority: An Invitation to Simply Be

For the purposes of privacy, all identifying factors have been changed or removed. The first time I walk into Patient A’s room, the lights are off, and their head covered with a blanket. They let me come in and sit with them, but they are faced away from me. The first 5

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Black History Month, Black Futures Month

Celebrating Black History and Black Futures Month

Continue to celebrate and honor Black History/Heritage Month, often called Black Futures Month, with these pieces highlighting different expressions and experiences from Black young people (ages 13-25) who were featured across various Springtide media in the last year:  See and read more about the original art piece “The best is yet to

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