Today, fifty people reminisced about the history of Children Institute and in particular about Emory Cowen, the prolific researcher in the field of preventive mental health programs, and father of "Primary Project". It reminded me of a family event, when the elders share their knowledge and wisdom with the younger ones in the family. It was a room filled of stories, as the historians who knew him personally shared memories and dreams of what he hoped for children.
Children's Institute continues to grow and changes with each passing decade and yet at the heart remains children and primary prevention. Storytelling...passing memories and legacies on. Primary Project is deeply rich in history. Still today focuses on promoting competencies early in the lives of children so that children will succeed in school and ultimately in life. We are part of the story. Thank you Emory.
Mary Anne
www.childrensinstitute.net
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