ASOABs very own Performing Arts Director, Heather May, had been very busy putting together Sylvia.

Jeffrey Reeds article in the Londoner on Heather’s production and ASOAB is a beautiful reflection of why ASOAB does what it does.

Thank you to all participants and supporters.

A special thank you to the following organizations who are graciously supporting and helping Artistically Speaking Out Against Bullying help those impacted by bullying.

Orchestra London
Northeast Community Conversations
NELCE & LIHC
Survivors of Suicide Loss; Remembering Nicolas
Your Life Counts
The Grand

Saturday evening, November 16th, Sandy White spoke about bullying and ASOAB at the Youth on Fire event. Sandy shared that the performances were very nice.

Chelsea De Kelver, Katharina Kiewiet, Sandy White and Carleana De Wilde attended the Rhapsody in Blue concert on November 17th. Orchestra London’s Pop classic was amazing. Airat Ichmouratov added a lovely Russian flavour to the after while Kornel Wolack and Chris Donnely were brilliant on the clarinet and piano respectively.

In the photo from left to right, Chelsea De Kelver, Katharina Kiewiet, Carleana De Wilde, Kornel Wolack, Chris Donnely and Sandy White.

Sunday evening, Carleana presented and lead a discussion about bullying with the London Seekers. The conversation was both engaging and inspiring. Brief discussion transpired about offering support specifically to adults impacted by bullying. More to come.

(originally posted 7 August 2012)

Just a very quick update~

I may have been away attaining new certifications and gaining to experiences but, I certainly was not idle. In June, I was in California where I attained my Soul Coachingr accreditation.  An amazing skill and very much in line with the work I do professionally, but more importantly with those impacted by bullying.  July, I travelled to Spain in order to take my Camino de Santiago de Compostella.  If you’re interested in learning more about my experience visit http://carleana-csc.blogspot.ca/  You’re welcome to share this with others too.

While I was away, I learned ASOAB’s nomination for the Innovation Community Pillar Award did not make the finals.  While that is unfortunate news for us, the fact remains we were nominated and that is amazing.  Congratulations to the finalist and best of luck in November.

Also, ASOAB has officially become a registered non-profit organization.  This gain will allow us to move further ahead in our plans.  We’ve had so many organizations and people interested in what we do, so this should open more doors.  The next administrative step will to apply for registered charity status; but one step at a time.

I continue to meet with organizations that are very interested in putting the ASOAB program in their format.  It is my hope that ASOAB will soon be running a full fall program as well as several workshops over the next few months.

From a community perspective we’ve had a few personal donations come in which I’ll share more about later.  As well, I had responded to a news paper article on another child loss to suicide related to bullying, and I submitted my thoughts.  I have received positive feedback as well; it has opened some amazing new doors for us.  Hopefully you are able to open this Block Parent link http://www.thecommunityfocus.com/ as my response was included in their current issue of “The Community Focus” on page 12.

If you have any questions or concerns; or would like more information about ASOAB, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Carleana De Kelver CSC; CPLC
Artistically Speaking Out Against Bullying
Founder/Executive Director/President

“It is easier to build up a child, than it is to repair an adult.  Choose your words & actions wisely!”

(originally posted 3 May 2012)

Politicians are speaking out positively about Artistically Speaking Out Against Bullying

MPP Jeff Yurek Tweeted:
“Congrats to Carleana De Kelver and her successful Artistically Speaking Out Against Bullying. Thank you for the program, keep it”

MP Ed Holder shares in his Holder’s Happenings:
“Was honoured to accept an invitation from Carleana DeKelver, Founder/Executive Director of Artistically Speaking Out Against Bullying to attend a student a graduation at the Children’s Aid Society. The program inspires confidence in these young people to feel empowered in addressing bullying. Please visit their website at: www.asoab.org“.

If you are looking for a positive way to help your child deal with the impacts of bullying, considering Artistically Speaking Out Against Bullying for you and your child.

(originally posted 1 May 2012)

April 28 Artistically Speaking Out Against Bullying’s pilot project ends and what a celebration.  The participants invited their own special guests many of who were able to join.   A special thank you to each of our guests who took the time to join us.  It was so nice to see a few of our political representatives as well as directors from several local child/youth organizations.  Guests were welcome but our youth and admistrative directors; then directed to the upper galary where the participants welcomed them with by dancing.  Within a few moments of arriving, even our guests we dancing with the participants.  Finally we gathered in the ‘Zentangle’ room where each of the 15 participants receive a certificate of pariticipation and a bullying mascot (thank you Jordan of Canabears).  One of the participants displayed courage and shared what attending Artistically Speaking Out Against Bullying meant to her.  She shared while she knows she can’t stop the bullying, she now believes she is not stupid or ugly.  She now feels stronger so she can walk away from the bullying and even report it.  She found her self worth, value.  Artistically Speaking Out Against Bullying, will take some time now to review the how the pilot project went then set some goals as to how to move forward.  These families, the participants and their children, as well as many others need us to help them discover their worth.