The MYC Youth Council is blooming into spring! During the first couple of meetings, youth council members discussed spring events, volunteer opportunities and studio time at Milford TV. In addition, some members went to Milford TV over Spring Break to edit footage from the Milford Youth Center March Madness Tournament as well as the PhotoVoice reception in addition to general footage from programs! The youth council members interviewed their peers who participate in youth center programs and received great responses! The youth council members also had another training conversation with Cheylsea Federle from New Hope. This session’s focus was Biological Sex, Gender and Healthy Masculinity. During the meeting, Cheylsea Federle, who holds a Master’s in Gender Studies, discussed and defined different gender expressions and identities in addition to explaining the science behind people who are born with different chromosomal structures resulting in them being biologically female, male or intersex. Cheylsea was really helpful with answering questions.
The youth feel they have learned a lot from these few New Hope sessions and are excited for whatever is next. They will be deciding on another topic to learn about soon! Finally, thank you, Lisa White, for joining the MYC Youth Council at the end of the month to discuss the importance of mindfulness! The youth council members thoroughly enjoyed the talk. During the discussion, Lisa showed the members some breathing exercises and provided them with some proven benefits of wholesome breathing and mindfulness!Look out for the MYC Youth Council in May!