Omaha Urban Thinkscapes (OUT) Project
Presenter Type
UNO Graduate Student (Masters)
Major/Field of Study
Counseling
Other
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Advisor Information
Kristina Stamatis
Location
MBSC Ballroom Poster # 1201 - G (Masters)
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
24-3-2023 9:00 AM
End Date
24-3-2023 10:15 AM
Abstract
Play is an essential piece of the balance needed in life. Encouraging familial play and community play also encourages positive coping skills for a variety of inevitable life stressors that occur as our children confront during their lifespan. Play has historically been misunderstood as a leisure activity, and not as an important factor in education and mental wellbeing. Discovering where the misunderstanding lies is the first step to implementing change. Through community-based research this team has discovered that the communities themselves value and support play for families and children in Omaha, and that policy such as Redlining has created barriers for already underserved communities. We present the data gathered from our Play Dates. Our analysis indicates that the communities of North and South Omaha are eager for safe spaces for their children to engage in play. The research supported by Graduate Research and Creative Activity aims to answer how familial and community play positively impacts mental health and wellness.
Scheduling
9:15-10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.-Noon
Omaha Urban Thinkscapes (OUT) Project
MBSC Ballroom Poster # 1201 - G (Masters)
Play is an essential piece of the balance needed in life. Encouraging familial play and community play also encourages positive coping skills for a variety of inevitable life stressors that occur as our children confront during their lifespan. Play has historically been misunderstood as a leisure activity, and not as an important factor in education and mental wellbeing. Discovering where the misunderstanding lies is the first step to implementing change. Through community-based research this team has discovered that the communities themselves value and support play for families and children in Omaha, and that policy such as Redlining has created barriers for already underserved communities. We present the data gathered from our Play Dates. Our analysis indicates that the communities of North and South Omaha are eager for safe spaces for their children to engage in play. The research supported by Graduate Research and Creative Activity aims to answer how familial and community play positively impacts mental health and wellness.