New Model

One thing that stood out to me in the video is how calm they acted when they disagreed with one another. I think that if they were in a regular juvenile center they would get very angry over the littlest things at each other and no one would step in and say you guys need to work it out. So when they do have someone there to talk to them I think it shows them violence isn't always the answer. That you can take a second calm down and talk calm to the person and work things out.

Healing and Change

"People change in two ways-with slow persistent pressure, or with a single and sudden traumatic experience.  That's why people often change so much when they have a near-death experience.  I believe something significant happened to Cole on the island". Edwin

 

Healing can happen many ways. Like the quote says you can heal in two ways. Sometimes it depends on culture. Like in some countries they may not give you the option if you want to change/heal they make you. In life healing can take place in life also. For example if you are always doing something and you want to stop but don't it may take a experience good or bad to change you. 

Totems-Hope Garrison

      If I had to pick a totem I would pick the cat. I would pick the cat because the characteristics of the cat reminds me of myself. It says that they are mystery, guardianship and independent. I think I am all of these things. I see myself as an independent person. For example I would be fine if my parents left me home alone for a long period and they would not have to worry about me, because I am independent. Another characteristic of the cat which reminds me of myself is mystery. I would say I am mysterious because sometimes people don't know what I am doing or saying.