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2020 Reel - Short & Sweet

2020 has brought so much change to the world, but one thing has remained consistent: Our devotion to our mission of empowering and improving the lives of kids and families impacted by chronic mental and physical health conditions. Here's a look back at our work in 2020.

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Connecting Hearts

This animated clip is showcased in the Walt Disney Family Museum's virtual exhibit, honoring "It's a Small World." In today’s world, we can empower and support each other to be the heroes that we need; to lead by example, showing how we can all share love and hope. More than ever, we need to embrace what connects us by spreading kindness and mutual respect, and, most importantly, speaking the universal languages of understanding and love. It’s a small world after all. We submitted our animation for “It’s a Small World: A Virtual Community Art Exhibition” hosted by the Walt Disney Family Museum this past August, and it’s now part of their virtual exhibit!! If you'd like to take a walk through the virtual exhibit, please follow the link here: Waltdisney.org/smallworld All animation was done on a Wacom Cintiq Pro 16" with Toon Boom Harmony!

Adventure Castle: Quarantine: Trapped in the Lab

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Adventure Castle: Quarantine: Trapped in the Lab

Adventure Castle is a school where innovation is magic, and social-emotional learning, health and curiosity make S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) even stronger. Ashley and Audie are in the Adventure Castle Lab conducting research when suddenly the lab goes on lockdown! Join them as they learn how to cope with long days and anxiety, and come to understand how friendship can unlock even the toughest of situations.

Interview with Dr. Heather Yardley, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist, Subject Matter Expert

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Interview with Dr. Heather Yardley, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist, Subject Matter Expert

One of the things that makes Drawn from Valor unique is how we work with subject matter experts (SMEs) in the fields of medical and mental health to ensure our work is accurate, not just entertaining. In preparation for Mental Health Awareness Month we had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Heather Yardley of Nationwide Children's Hospital to discuss what it's like to create our animated shorts, how we can all take care of our #mentalhealth during #COVID19, and what you can do if you need to take a quick break. Watch the video to see what we learned!

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About DfV Thinks

With the help of our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), we worked together to bring you our DfV Thinks series to inspire messages of hope, truth, and fact. Our DfV Thinks series covers COVID-19, PTS(D), and Mental Health in short animated clips made for kids and families.

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Care Cards

There's a lot going on in the world. We created these Care Cards as a way to brighten your day or the day of someone you love. Head to our website to download, share, or come look at them now and then for a smile; whatever, however, and whenever you need a lift. You are not alone. www.drawnfromvalor.org

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Corrie's Quest (teaser)

When the world is down, one squirrel believes her community can lift it up... Join Corrie as she works to overcome a "mist-erious" foe.

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Tales of the Golden Acorn Teaser

The "Tales of the Golden Acorn" is a series of free animated short films being created to help educate and empower young people who are directly or indirectly impacted by trauma. The series focuses on the effects, issues, and strategies for living with trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) in a family setting. While the subject matter is weighty & serious, the Tales have been created specifically for young people – and are designed to bring the viewer on a journey of adventure and wonder as they learn. Enjoy this sneak peek into the world of the "Tales of the Golden Acorn"! Learn more about us at: https://www.drawnfromvalor.org Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrawnfromValor/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrawnfromValor/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/DrawnfromValor/ Support us through Giving Assistant: http://bit.ly/DfVGivingAsst

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Empowernauts (teaser)

Explore the galaxy while you explore self-care! Meet our astronaut team - there's Finton the whale, Kimble the whippet, and many more! Discover new places, earn new tools, and learn more about yourself.

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DfV: Mental Health Matters

Here at Drawn from Valor, mental health matters. That's why we create free, science-backed, digital content and stories; we want to help those who need support as they work to understand and manage their mental health conditions. Our main topics include anxiety, grief/loss, trauma/PTSD, depression, and more. We're here to empower and encourage you to be the boss of your health! Our site: https://www.drawnfromvalor.org Empowernauts Launchpad: https://www.drawnfromvalor.org/empowernauts-launch-pad Music by: https://www.bensound.com

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Adventure Castle

A shape-shifting castle is home to a group of S.T.E.A.M. students on a quest for knowledge

Adventure with a group of students and their teachers at a school that is ever-changing. Each week they learn about a new health condition, and solve a new mystery together using S.T.E.A.M. methods, while the steampunk castle earns its name.

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Audience: 8+
Status: In development
Formats: Comic, 2D Animation
Keywords: S.T.E.A.M., health education

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Best of DfV Thinks

Artists help explain facts about trending health conditions.

Our team of artists partnered with experts to get the straight facts on issues like COVID-19, Mental Health, and PTSD. We launched DfV Thinks, an experimental series of kid-friendly, shareable clips and materials discussing symptoms, causes, and solutions. This is a best-of collection featuring our favorite free materials from the project.

COVID-19 Resources

Vaccine Info

Audience: 6-16
Status: Released 2020
Formats: Digital first clips, images
Keywords: COVID-19, PTSD, Mental Health Awareness

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Care Cards

Social distancing is tough! Boost someone’s day with a caring message!

There's a lot going on in the world. We created these Care Cards as a way to brighten your day or the day of someone you love. Download, share, or come look at them now and then for a smile; whatever, however, and whenever you need a lift. You are not alone.

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Audience: All Ages
Status: Live
Formats: Digital first media
Keywords: COVID-19, community, caring, greeting cards

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Connecting Hearts

By connecting hearts we embrace the kindness of all and share the universal language of love.

Travel the world with us in connection! Characters from all around the globe connect with a simple gesture of kindness. The act of connecting through kindness breaks through language, age, race, religion, creed, and countless other obstacles. In the end, it really is a small world!

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Audience: All Ages
Duration: 1m 14s
Type: Animated Short
Status: Completed

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Empowernauts

Animal astronaut friends explore self-care together in space

Empowernauts are a digital series of collectible astronaut avatars who learn to manage their mental health conditions as they explore the galaxy! Each has a set of five exercises designed to level up their self-care. Complete them all to get them new tools, badges and accessories!

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Launch Pad

Audience: Families (adults and kids)
Status: In production
Format: Activities, digital materials
Keywords: Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress, Depression, Grief and Loss, Activities

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Kara And The Not So Dire Beastie

What if kids understanding Type 1 Diabetes was an exciting quest?

Beastie represents a blood cell affected by Type 1 diabetes. Learn with Kara, the RedBlooded Knight, and their friends as they discover how to keep the (Not So) Dire Beastie happy.

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Audience: 6-12
Total run time: 29 minutes
Format: 8-episode animated series (English and Spanish)
Keywords: Type 1 Diabetes, Health Education

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Kara y La Dia-Bestia No Tan Terrible

¿Qué pasaría si los niños entendieran la diabetes tipo 1 fuera una búsqueda emocionante?

Bestia representa una célula sanguínea afectada por la diabetes tipo 1. Aprende con Kara, el Caballero de sangre roja y sus amigos mientras descubren cómo mantener feliz a la (No tan) Dire Beastie.

Episodios en YouTube

Recursos

Para edades: 6-12
Duración: 29 minutos
Formato: serie animada de 8-episodios (inglés y español)
Tópicas: diabetes tipo 1, educación para la salud

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The Tales Of The Golden Acorn

A family of squirrels uncovers paths to healing from trauma

This series is an intertwined set of stories following a squirrel family as they embark on different personal journies to manage PTSD. The stories are set in a breathtaking and magical woodland world, and showcase how individuals are connected when a traumatic event takes place.

One Sheet

Highlights

Audience: 12-17
Status: In production
Formats: Comic, Motion Comic
Keywords: PTSD, trauma, hope, healing

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YANA Kits

A comprehensive guide to using our free health resources

Topics include talking to kids and adults about mental health, coping with stress, resilience in the face of chronic conditions, grief/loss, trauma/PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

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Preview

Audience: 8 through Adult
Status: Live online resource
Formats: PDF downloads
Keywords: health education, anxiety, COVID, PTSD, depression, grief and loss, self-guided health resource