Conclusion

This project has confirmed for me that negative experiences can be useful in helping a person to empathize with others and provide some positive outlooks. It moves the “victim” (there's that word I dislike) outside the role, to becoming the bearer of hope for others. Notice how impersonal that last statement is! On a final note, for the sake of my husband (for whom I still care) and for the sake of research: age is changing his outlook and confidence is changing mine.

References

Dennison, P. E., & Dennison, G. E. (1994). Brain gym. Teacher's Edition. (Rev. ed.). Ventura, CA: Edu- Kinesthetics, Inc.

Morrish, E., Horsman, J., & Hofer, J. (2002). Take on the challenge. Boston: World Education.

Horsman, J. (1999). Too scared to learn. Toronto: McGilligan Books.

Horsman, J. (2001a). Drawing the line: Dealing with affective issues in literacy. Saskatchewan Literacy Network: Saskatoon. [On-line]. Available: http://www.nald.ca/Province/Sask/SLN/Resource/newordrs/drawline.htm

Promislow, S. (1998). Making the brain-body connection. Vancouver, BC: Kinetic Publishing.

Martinez, A. (1997). Teaching survivors of torture and trauma. Sydney, AU: Northern Sydney Institute TAFE Multicultural Education Unit.