A cultural arts curriculum, Rock In Prevention offers engaging practical materials that help students build qualities such as empathy, a positive self-image, and concern for those around them. A core focus of Rock In Prevention and its Rock Digi digital platform is “Finding your Spark.” The Search Institute defines spark as any passion or interest that gives life meaning. This can range from playing sports to volunteering for a worthy cause.
Finding one’s spark begins with building self-awareness and asking fundamental questions, such as “What about my character am I most proud of?” It also involves considering one’s strengths and weaknesses, and turning focus to those life goals that motivate and inspire. This is not simply an introspective process, but involves building a caring support team of friends and relatives.
The end result is that students gain the confidence to pursue what they love, while remaining committed academically. Studies have demonstrated that focusing on interests and passions also leads to increased resilience and results in the classroom. When satisfied with their lives, young people are less likely to engage in risk-taking behaviors that can derail their future plans.
Finding one’s spark begins with building self-awareness and asking fundamental questions, such as “What about my character am I most proud of?” It also involves considering one’s strengths and weaknesses, and turning focus to those life goals that motivate and inspire. This is not simply an introspective process, but involves building a caring support team of friends and relatives.
The end result is that students gain the confidence to pursue what they love, while remaining committed academically. Studies have demonstrated that focusing on interests and passions also leads to increased resilience and results in the classroom. When satisfied with their lives, young people are less likely to engage in risk-taking behaviors that can derail their future plans.
