JoAnna Allen
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JoAnna Allen commented on JoAnna Allen's blog post Sharing my program
"I recently had opportunity to view a film about Fleet Maull and the Path of Freedom work in Rhode Island.  It was very inspiring and encouraging and hopefully there will be more of this throughout the country. "
Aug 5, 2012
JoAnna Allen commented on JoAnna Allen's blog post Sharing my program
"I hope to learn a lot more by networking to compare experiences, to examine prison culture more in depth, and to get a chance to repeat the program elsewhere.  I'm happy to share any and all materials-- what worked and what…"
Aug 2, 2012
Carter (PDN Admin) commented on JoAnna Allen's blog post Sharing my program
"Wow JoAnna!  What a wonderful program you created!  I am glad to hear your research data reflects the positive changes you were hoping for.  Please keep us abreast of this project.  It is very much akin to the classes we are…"
Aug 2, 2012
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Sharing my program

I am sharing information on a meditation program I developed and ran and very much welcome queries and feedback.The Kindness ProjectObjectives of the program were for inmates to better discover and understand themselves, to give them tools for managing emotions, and for them to grow in inner peace.   The components of the program included yoga, meditation practice, readings and poetry, journaling, circles for reflection and sharing, experiential activities, and films. The classes were offered…See More
Jul 30, 2012
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Sharing my program

I am sharing information on a meditation program I developed and ran and very much welcome queries and feedback.The Kindness ProjectObjectives of the program were for inmates to better discover and understand themselves, to give them tools for managing emotions, and for them to grow in inner peace.   The components of the program included yoga, meditation practice, readings and poetry, journaling, circles for reflection and sharing, experiential activities, and films. The classes were offered…See More
Jul 30, 2012
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JoAnna Allen left a comment for Carter (PDN Admin)
"In order to blog, I assume I click on Blog and simply type in the box.   Perhaps just the abstract would do with my email address and an invitation for queries or the paper."
Jul 19, 2012
Carter (PDN Admin) left a comment for JoAnna Allen
"Hi JoAnna, That sounds like a great idea!  Put up a one-page description as a blog and then offer the whole paper by emailed request.  Let me know if you need help posting the blog.  I am excited to read it! Warmly, Carter"
Jul 19, 2012
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Jul 17, 2012
JoAnna Allen left a comment for Carter (PDN Admin)
"Hi Carter, Got my photo uploaded.  My paper is rather long (unpublished).  Is there a limit to length of blog submissions?  I don't have a website but need one.  Would it be best to put up my one page description of the…"
Jul 16, 2012
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Jul 16, 2012
Carter (PDN Admin) left a comment for JoAnna Allen
"Hi JoAnna, If you feel called to share your paper as a blog here on our Network, we'd love that! Here are instructions for adding your photo: HOW TO ADD YOUR PICTURE:We require that you to add a picture to your profile here to make the class…"
Jul 16, 2012
JoAnna Allen left a comment for Carter (PDN Admin)
"Hello, I joined PDN a couple of years ago but got very involved in my jail meditation program--too busy to keep up.  I hope to be more active.  My program called The Kindness Project (jail) ran ten series for almost two years and ended…"
Jul 16, 2012
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Jul 13, 2012
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Taught meditation almost two years in local jail.
Attended Symposium for Socially Engaged Buddhism in July 2010. Pen pal.

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Sharing my program

Posted on July 30, 2012 at 1:34pm 3 Comments

I am sharing information on a meditation program I developed and ran and very much welcome queries and feedback.

The Kindness Project

Objectives of the program were for inmates to better discover and understand themselves, to give them tools for managing emotions, and for them to grow in inner peace.   The components of the program included yoga, meditation practice, readings and poetry, journaling, circles for reflection and sharing, experiential activities, and…

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At 10:34am on July 19, 2012, Carter (PDN Admin) said…

Hi JoAnna,

That sounds like a great idea!  Put up a one-page description as a blog and then offer the whole paper by emailed request.  Let me know if you need help posting the blog.  I am excited to read it!

Warmly,

Carter

At 3:33pm on July 16, 2012, Carter (PDN Admin) said…

Hi JoAnna,

If you feel called to share your paper as a blog here on our Network, we'd love that!

Here are instructions for adding your photo:

HOW TO ADD YOUR PICTURE:
We require that you to add a picture to your profile here to make the class more community-like :).  
Here are the steps to do that:


~Click on “my page” on the top


~Roll your mouse over the picture icon in the upper left.  


~You should see a banner appear on the bottom of your picture that says “change picture”.  


~Click on that, 


~Click browse to upload a photo from your hard drive.
~Make sure to hit save once you’ve chosen your picture. 
 


Let me know if I can help!

Warmly,

Carter ~ PDN Staff

At 12:54pm on July 16, 2012, Carter (PDN Admin) said…

Welcome JoAnna!

We're glad you found us. This is a wonderful online community, we hope it serves you.

We're looking forward to seeing your posted pictures, video's, blogs, discussion, topics, etc. Please let us know if you have any questions about the site or check out the "help" section at the top of the page.

Please post a profile picture of yourself on the site.  Profile pictures support our Prison Dharma Network's community feeling.

Thanks and welcome aboard!

Warmly,

Carter ~ PDN Staff

 
 
 

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