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These videos bring to life the energy that is created as I talk about and live my values. Jack Whitehead 1999 identified the 'use ... multi-media narratives to communicate the explanatory flows of life-affirming energy'. As you watch these videos I hope you can see the energy that is created and I would love to hear about how you experienced the videos, so please leave a comment on the feedback page.

This video shows me talking about why participation is important to me, how I have used participation to empower young carers and why it excites me.

This video shows me talking about my values with Jack Whitehead and Marie Huxtable

This video shows Jack talking about the values, energy and love for my work that he has seen me express in videos and when he has worked with me with the young carers. I find this very validating of the work I do and that Jack can see that my lived experiences throughout my life have been key in developing this. We also have a discussion about gender bias where Jack and I (and Marie) see things differently.

As I get up to speak each time I say something I am particularly proud I use my hands to emphasise my point.   I like my lack of polished presentation where I am checking who is speaking next. At the end I am really moved by the presentations and want to include those that didn’t present.

Megan 

Megan wanted to emphasise the pros and cons of the project. The young carers had criticisms of the project and they wanted these to be heard. However I feel it is powerful what Megan says about how she had discovered parts f herself she didn’t know she had and a passion she hadn’t had before. Megan is very aware of the social context of the project. Meg is also very positive after every criticism and fair about her criticisms. 

Katy 

Katy is very fluent and confident in her presentation and makes her points clearly and clarifies why the book and project was so important. I like her humour about forgetting her book. I like her description of the increase in respect for each other and each others work and the co-operation they had with each other. Katy summarises the ability to have personal expression and the things that are important to each person and the opportunity to gain a greater insight into each other.

Sebastien

Seb is really nervous and you can hear it in his voice but as he overcomes this he gives a really moving speech. He shows a deep insight into how the project allowed a deep insight. As he talks about the project in terms of a mother choosing their favourite child you can feel the audience emotional response. You can see the lady turn and comment on that analogy. You can feel the audience response with the lengthened applause. I was incredibly moved and felt that Seb was gaining support from me as he glanced at me and caught eye contact. 

Luke

Luke doesn’t use any notes and as he said he would is moved by the moment and is creative in his responses and summary of the project.

Young Carers Festival 2010 - the next 4 videos are really loud, I advise turning your volume down.

These videos are after a weekend at the Young Carers Festival. This is after the final celebrations are over and the band is playing a few final songs. All the other groups have gone to pack up and have lunch, but our group decides to stay and dance.

If you can't see the video please follow this link 

http://www.youtube.com/user/JackWhitehead#p/u/57/Ba6LAlBwlSk