Art as Social Work | Amy Morales Lara | TEDxCUNY

Amy inspires us to connect art and social work. She teaches us how art and social work have been helping her to be curious about the possibilities that rest in people and places, and how she can be the best “helper” and walk with people in their stories. Amy Morales Lara is a daughter of immigrant parents and a native of the Bronx NY who is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at CUNY Hunter College, as she working toward becoming a counselor for the diverse youth of the Bronx. Amy is deeply determined to merge her life's greatest passions: the creative arts and mental health work, as she finds that their intersection can bring healing and liberation in the lives of others. Along with being a graduate student and working full-time as a researcher coordinator at the Rose F. Kennedy Center, Amy also finds deep value and meaning in the community work she does with her local church. Amy is also a Cabrini-Hunter clinical fellow, published playwright, and emerging singer-songwriter. Her first EP, "In Bloom", is available on all major streaming platforms. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@Monalisa_26]

Way to go Amy!!!! I am an artist and social worker as well! As a school social worker I ran creative art groups in alternative middle and high school for at risk youth. Thank you for addressing, exploring and discussing this amazing topic of art and social work!! I many many blessings over your career to continue to flourish❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@amymorales-lara5225]

Amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your kind words 🌻🌻

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[@leekasmar7508]

Thank you for this inspiring message. It was so good to hear you express what is possible. I am studying Master of Social Work next year, have been studying already for it , started to lose some motivation recently but but your talk has renewed it. I have a love of the power of acting and exploring the theatrical arts, has been healing and liberating for me. I am starting to imagine drama groups now! Much can also be explored alone with an individual too. Thank you for setting my brain on fire again!

[@amymorales-lara5225]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing this! Wishing you the absolute best in your journey!!🌻

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Such a beautiful blessed message. May God continue to bless your journey ❤

[@Taiitannn]

WOW!! This was an amazing talk!! So inspiring!!! 🌞❤🙌🏾

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Very inspirational and amazing talk ❤

[@welfaredad]

Very inspirational. One of the best Ted talks I have heard.

[@IriePT]

Great reference to Mr Rogers and his use of music as Social Work. Love your insights and looking forward to the next gen of Bronx arts as healing and transformation with your talent and creativity at the apex of the center.

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I relate to what she is saying learning more about it and helping others is what is called home i love it.

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Can I get the pdf form of this talk??

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