Appreciation is the Secret of Authentic Living

Appreciation is the Secret of Authentic Living

My Story of Appreciative Rehabilitation

August 2022
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ABSTRACT

In 1994 the author sat in a cell in Mule Creek State Prison, California, wondering if it was possible to change inmates’ resentment- and grievance-filled conversations to positive ones. His discovery of Appreciative Inquiry led to two ongoing programs: Bridging the Gap and, during the Covid pandemic, the Offender Narrative project. By the time he left the prison system, his programs had the support of the administration, staff, inmates – and thousands of participants. He plans to continue as a volunteer staff member.

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Author: Tracy Scott Selsor

In 2019, Tracy, an inmate in the Mule Creek State Prison in California, came across a copy of The Power of Appreciative Inquiry in a prison library. Recognizing AI’s potential to transform the prison system’s culture, he designed an AI-inspired inquiry into inmates’ most positive experiences in the prison, and a five-point program for non-confrontational communication. He continues his work to transform the system from outside prison.

Contact: tjscott2112022@gmail.com  

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  1. April Scott –

    Tracy J. Scott is an imposter, a liar, and master manipulator. His real name is Tracy Jay Selsor. He lied and manipulated his wife, and everyone in the prison system for 20 years. He used his wife up to get out of prison.. He is a false prophet with a titanium tongue!

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