

Can mythology really save our kids?
21 snips Jun 6, 2024
Kwame Scruggs discusses transforming urban youth through mythological storytelling, fostering emotional healing, personal growth, and community. His myth-based programs guide youth to see themselves as heroes, offering hope and resilience. The podcast explores integrating myths, analytical psychology, and cultural elements in educational programs for meaningful change and empowerment.
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Meeting Kwame
- Deborah Stewart recounts meeting Kwame Scruggs at the New York Young Foundation.
- Scruggs described his work using mythology with inner-city youth, sparking Stewart's interest.
Kwame's Journey
- Kwame Scruggs' work began after a life-changing experience in an African rites of passage, where he discovered Jung and Campbell.
- Inspired by Michael Mead's book, he started incorporating myths into his counseling sessions with urban youth, observing positive transformations.
Anecdotal Evidence
- Kwame Scruggs shares two anecdotes demonstrating the effectiveness of his myth-based approach.
- High school dropouts opened up about their emotions, and others requested more stories during their free time.