By Brian Griffith, Health Educator and guest blogger for Cairn GuidanceSkills based health education has been around for years but has really gained support and steam over the last few years. Many state, district, and national conventions are hosting presentations that focus on integrating skills based health. Classrooms are shifting from “let’s do a fun project” to “let’s do a fun project that allows students to practice a skill aligned to content that will promote health literacy.” Simple Read ▸ about Supports to Teaching Skills-Based Health Education
Today, I Cried While Facilitating
Today, I cried for the first time while facilitating. It came from holding in the fear, sadness and disappointment of the events of this week. It came from watching the images of Neo-Nazi’s and white supremacists march in the streets. Reading articles and editorials about where we are as a country.I cried because it felt safe to cry. Among 25 strangers. 25 professionals that work all over North Carolina to promote adolescent health, sexual health among teens, teen parenting support and teen Read ▸ about Today, I Cried While Facilitating
What Do We Value?
By Liz ThorneI have always worked in a job dedicated to service to others that is mission-driven. Here at Cairn Guidance, our mission is to create places of health and well-being where all youth are healthy, connected, educated and reaching their full potential. I’m willing to bet most people would agree this is a shared value. But how we get there is where we see so much divergence.The recent decision by the Administration to cut $213 million dollars in programs and research to prevent teen Read ▸ about What Do We Value?
From Evidence to Action
By Heather DeckardThe theme of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Annual Conference in San Diego, CA June 30- July 1 this year was From Evidence to Action. It was a great experience to represent the Dove Self Esteem Project (DSEP) as an exhibitor to share a range of curriculum-relevant teaching resources, developed in collaboration with educators and students. The DSEP tools take evidence to action and are proven to make a positive impact in body-confidence.The DSEP Teachers Read ▸ about From Evidence to Action
From Engagement to Partnership: How do organizations build youth-adult partnerships?
By Liz ThorneLast week I had the pleasure to facilitate a school based health center partnership meeting in Deschutes County (central Oregon). County organizers wanted to focus on youth engagement and have young people be involved in the meeting. Partners from county public health, SBHC clinics, health systems, dental providers, mental health providers and the school districts were all in attendance. Members from the Sisters High School Youth Action Council (YAC) sat on an expert panel and Read ▸ about From Engagement to Partnership: How do organizations build youth-adult partnerships?
Dove Self Esteem Project National Cadre Introductions!
Cairn Guidance is proud to introduce the 2017 Dove Self-Esteem Project National Cadre members, representing thirteen states around the country. These educators participated in a rigorous application process to represent this national cadre. They are passionate about the health, well-being and academic success of youth. The cadre members were selected from many applicants across the US and comprise a mix of both new and experienced professionals that include health teachers, physical Read ▸ about Dove Self Esteem Project National Cadre Introductions!
The Case for More Love in Education
By Liz ThorneI was recently in Austin, Texas for the 6th annual Ready by 21 Annual Meeting. Organized by the Forum for Youth Investment, the meeting focuses on ensuring all youth are ready and prepared to meet life’s demands. It brought together folks in youth development, program quality, education, government and community based organizations all focused on ensuring youth are ready.A major focus of the meeting was on promoting equity through the lens of readiness as a right. It’s not enough to Read ▸ about The Case for More Love in Education
OEA Choice Trust’s School Employee Wellness Conference
Kudos to OEA Choice Trust! Their sixth annual School Employee Wellness (SEW) Conference was a huge success. The conference, held in Oregon during spring break, attracts many public health partners, community based organizations, teachers, superintendents, principals, school nurses, human resource directors, and other types of educators that work in school systems. The event is up to 275 participants from 50 their first year! Read ▸ about OEA Choice Trust’s School Employee Wellness Conference