Meet Carla
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Carla touches on many skills and themes that -- when practiced -- can help build capacity for navigating and discussing difficult challenges in life. We invite you consider some of these topics by choosing some activities below to build your own capacity for navigating when life gets "ouchy."
We invite you to EXPLORE themes of:
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In describing the unique nature of tintype photography, Carla explains that the camera, “Sees more than what we can see with the naked eye - sees things we might not be comfortable seeing.” She talks about the vulnerability of being authentically seen. Sitting with -- and honoring -- vulnerability can be uncomfortable. Whether you are the person who is navigating a hard situation, or if you are holding space for someone else, being open to vulnerability is a practice. Using photography, you can explore building your capacity for vulnerability HERE.
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"Photography is an act of witnessing. It’s an act of being present for someone," explains Carla, when talking about the more objective nature of the art of photography. A camera doesn't judge, or provide input, it just documents the moment as it is. Strengthen your ability to be present, to focus on simply witnessing, HERE.
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Learn more about Carla and her work:
To learn more about Carla's background and art, we invite you to visit these sites:
- Carla's Professional Site
- "Tintype photographer captures modern portraits in classic style."
- "Future Heirlooms," by Carla Rodriquez, Minnesota Women's Press, 08/25/2022
Learn more about some of the themes explored in this module:
To learn more about ....
- Article one
- Website Two
- Book three
- Video four
- Etc...
Please engage only at the level at which you feel you have the capacity at the moment.
The truth is, as you go through these exercises and modules, unexpected feelings might come to the surface.
Here are some ways to support yourself:
GET HELP NOW:
NAMI Hotline
Link: https://tinyurl.com/namihotline
Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Email: helpline@nami.org
Suicide Prevention Hotline
Link: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Website also offers an immediate chat function
Crisis Text Line
Text “HELLO” to 741741
Link: https://www.crisistextline.org/
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