Author: Sterling Ta’Bon, Healthy Schools Manager & National Cadre Coordinator at Cairn Guidance Structure Behavior: Imagine you are given your very first pet, a puppy named after your favorite candy bar. This puppy will become the reflection of the environment you create for them such as protection, nutrition, and attention. As the puppy develops, theyRead ▸ about Building Better Systems: What a Puppy Can Teach Us About Change

Author: Brittany Echols, Health Education Curriculum Manager at Cairn Guidance As I reflect on my journey over the past few years, I feel immense gratitude for the incredible opportunities and people who have shaped my work. Working at Cairn Guidance has been an enriching experience—one filled with deep learning, meaningful collaboration, and a shared commitment to equity-drivenRead ▸ about New Chapter, Same Mission: Supporting Student Health & Wellness

Author: Jess Lawrence, Director at Cairn Guidance At the age of 15, my friend Nini Mohamed took an incredible journey— a difficult, life-changing trek to America by way of Somalia and a Kenyan refugee camp. His book, “The African in America” details the real-life struggle immigrants face while adapting to American culture, from unexpected racial divisions amongRead ▸ about Body Confidence Athletes!

In April, the Cairn Guidance team will be traveling to the All Access with Andy Garcia studios to film a segment called, Cultivating Healthy Futures: Cairn Guidance & The Power of Health & Education for Student Wellness on All Access with Andy Garcia. We are excited to have been selected for this opportunity to talk about our workRead ▸ about Cultivating Healthy Futures: Cairn Guidance & The Power of Health & Education for Student Wellness on All Access with Andy Garcia

Author: Shamelle Ingram Yemofio, Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre Member from Maryland $2.5 billion. That’s the current value of the African American hair industry, and it’s projected to hit $4.5 billion by 2034. Why? One reason is that Black women spend 9 times more on ethnic hair products than non-Black consumers. Guilty! My bathroom closet? BasicallyRead ▸ about Hair Love: Confidence, Culture, and Power of Representation

Today is a very exciting day! For the first time since 2001, the Making Change™ (aka The Change Game) is available for purchase! I was introduced to the Making Change™ and Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ simulations during my time as the Health Education Curriculum Specialist at the Oregon Department of Education during 2003-2006. I fellRead ▸ about Making Change™ (aka The Change Game) is Available for Purchase!!

2024 was a year of success for our small, but mighty team. We worked with 68 clients from around the United States (WOW!), with 26 of those as retained clients from previous years. I asked each of our staff to sum up this past year in 1-2 words and this is what our team cameRead ▸ about Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from the Cairn Team!

We recently updated the Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ simulation. The simulation comes with a full Facilitator’s Guide to help facilitate; however, the game is complex, and receiving training is helpful. We are offering a promotional offer on the Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ Training of Trainers (TOT) February 26th-27th, 2025. With the purchase of the simulationRead ▸ about Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ Training of Trainers Promotional Offer!