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A Trusted Space® Film Series for the community of advocates, educators, students, and all who care about and serve the mental health crisis among students—soaring rates of suicidal ideation, disruptive behavior, and emotional distress.
A Trusted Space® is a free and accessible docu-training series designed to reach community advocates, educators, students, and all who care about and serve young people. These educational films and discussion guides confront the escalating indicators of the mental health crisis among students—soaring rates of suicidal ideation, disruptive behavior, and emotional distress.
A Trusted Space doesn’t stop at laying bare the grim statistics; it delves into the science behind them. Gain insights from leading experts who unravel the neurobiological mechanisms influencing behavior, demystifying the often misinterpreted actions of students. Then, with the facts and motivation laid out for everyone, we look to the future with hope.
The series brings together diverse, experienced voices from the frontlines of education — including students, teachers, administrators, counselors and parents, as well as experts in education, mental health and youth work — to address the enduring social, emotional, mental and academic challenges that persist in school environments. “A Trusted Space” films pair with curriculum and training guides developed to support educators and students in achieving quantifiable improvements in the areas of emotional resilience and academic success as they navigate these challenges and turn a moment of crisis into an opportunity for growth.
The “A Trusted Space” series is comprised of the 2020 award-winning docu-training film, “A Trusted Space: Redirecting Grief to Growth” and the 2023 short film series, “A Trusted Space: Meeting the Moment,” which is accompanied by resources and training guides. These films examine the urgent need for our education system to create trusted, healthy spaces for all students. They address the growing social-emotional crisis, exacerbated by the pandemic, which is facing today’s youth.
