1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, we are joined by Ami Yares, Executive Director of BuildaBridge International, an arts education nonprofit in Philadelphia. Ami shares how BuildaBridge uses the power of art-making to teach life lessons and foster resilience, self-efficacy, and hope in youth who have experienced trauma. He explains the concept of teaching artists and describes how activities like singing, music, and dance can help create safe spaces for healing and personal growth. Ami also provides examples of BuildaBridge's impact, including their work with refugee youth and various community partnerships. Youth P.O.W.E.R. Podcast: With Kirk Berry http://youthpower.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32237942/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/a98d44/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/32237942