July 21, 2020Antonio Celester, Director of Programs
Black fathers, Black lives matter,
Black parenting
Black men
Black Academy of fathers
The Academy program Foundation is Explained
OUR SEVEN CORE CONCEPTS
The seven core concepts that is the basis of our Academy makes up the one main concept of the program:
SELF ACTUALIZATIONS
Self actualizations are designed to be a road map toward the main goal and the main objective of the individual on an individual basis. Each segment is approximately two course hours each to be performed in a 12 week period. This is accompanied by lectures, audio and video presentations and group activity and group participation.
WHAT DO SELF ACTUALIZATIONS DO?
They are designed specifically to address the personal issues of African American males, in particular, as individuals and as people, hence the name "self-actualization". The seven Self actualization are:
RECOGNIZE SELF
To develop a greater understanding of the plight of African American men and to examine the educational, economical, health and medicine, religious ,political, family and community aspect of himself and others like him
REALIZE SELF
To identify the problems or potential problems as individuals and as a group.
EVALUATE SELF
To have individuals examine themselves, their own thoughts and their own feelings
DISCLOSE SELF
To give an opportunity for individuals a chance to challenge their own thoughts and feelings and compare both old and new philosophies.
PLAN SELF
To teach problem solving skills and other life skills necessary to evaluate situations for more positive consequence.
COMMIT SELF
To introduce the acceptance of responsibilities and the importance of being responsible and feeling confident about commitments.
BUILD SELF
To learn to maintain and participate in civic duties to self, family and positive community lifestyle choices.
WHAT YOU CAN DO AS A PROVIDER OR AGENCY WANTING TO EXPLORE FURTHER
FOR OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE ACADEMY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FATHERS:
Engage your program administrators, schools, churches, prisons, courts, social service agencies and fellow fatherhood programs and initiatives to consider an Academy to address the needs of a large population of African American that you serve. Most of all, talk to your African American clientele, they truly know what they want.
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