By Antionette Meeks of Cairn Guidance, a Dove Self-Esteem Project Partner The dictionary, Merriam-Webster, defines perseverance as “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition: the action or condition or an instance of persevering: steadfastness”It’s been a long 18+ months since COVID-19 changed the way of the world. Many businesses were shuttered and citizens were asked to stay home. Schools largely moved from in-person to virtual learning. Face Read ▸ about Perseverance… Moving It Forward with Confidence
Core Capacity for Focusing on the Whole Child
When we talk about what schools might do during and even after a pandemic to shift our thinking and prioritize the health and well-being of our kids and staff, I’d suggest considering the pieces I see as core capacity activities. I’ve described these core capacity pieces below. Stay tuned for a public launch of our new product, called Blaze Approach in which we offer support (professional development and technical assistance) in these areas below, to schools, districts and Departments of Read ▸ about Core Capacity for Focusing on the Whole Child
Skills-Based Health Education Virtual Training Series!
Build your capacity to teach the health skills outlined in the National Health Education Standards and support student social emotional learning, mental health, and health literacy! Cairn Guidance and RMC Health are excited to announce our Deep Dive into the National Health Education Standards Virtual Training Series. The intended audience includes K-12 heath teachers, curriculum specialists, instructional coaches, school counselors and school nurses teaching health education. This series is Read ▸ about Skills-Based Health Education Virtual Training Series!
The Dove Self-Esteem Project: Helping Students Navigate Media Literacy and Creating a Body Positive Culture
Cairn Guidance and the Dove Self-Esteem Project were glad to provide a Lunch ‘n Learn and Theatre sessions at SHAPE America’s 2021 virtual national conference.The Lunch ‘n Learn entitled “Helping Students Navigate Media Literacy” was packed with great information shared by a panel of professionals from around the United States. The panel, led by Cairn Guidance’s Jess Lawrence, included Gavin Washington, a university professor of health and physical education; Missy Smith, an elementary school Read ▸ about The Dove Self-Esteem Project: Helping Students Navigate Media Literacy and Creating a Body Positive Culture
Introducing the 2021 Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre Trainers
2021 Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre Trainers Cairn Guidance is pleased to introduce the 2021 Dove Self-Esteem Project (DSEP) National Cadre of Trainers. These 25 professionals are located in every region of the United States and represent 25 states. They work in the fields of education at the elementary, middle, high and university levels (health and physical education), school nursing, school counseling, and school social work. Schools, school district offices, state agencies, and Read ▸ about Introducing the 2021 Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre Trainers
Amazing Me! Research Participants Needed!
Principal Investigator: Marisol Perez, Ph.D., Marisol.Perez@asu.eduProject Coordinator: Taryn Henning, B.S., Thenning14@gmail.comContact us at: AmazingMeProgram@gmail.comWhat is the Amazing Me Program? The Amazing Me Research Study is a partnership between Arizona State University and the Dove Self Esteem Project. Together with teachers, we have developed an evidence-based curriculum to build body confidence and self-esteem, and reduce appearance-related bullying and teasing in 4th Read ▸ about Amazing Me! Research Participants Needed!
Interdisciplinary Collaboration in an Academic Setting: Using Dove Self-Esteem Project Resources
Written by Susan E. Elswick EdD, LCSW, LSSW, RPT-S, IMH-E; Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre TrainerSchools are considered programs where multi-systems merge, and each is an integral part of the school environment. Multi-systemic programming includes the school, the home, and the community environments which could include participants such as teachers, administrators, parents/families, and community partners. While working in a multi-systemic model of service delivery, it is important to understand Read ▸ about Interdisciplinary Collaboration in an Academic Setting: Using Dove Self-Esteem Project Resources
Pursuing Fearless by Living Boldly
I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by P&P Brand's Jessi Robinson for her new podcast called Pursuing Fearless. It took me on a journey through my career while sharing the challenges and supports along the way over the past twenty-plus years. As someone who believes she lives boldly and courageously, I do have days of doubt and insecurity as well. I hope you take the time to listen to this 45 min podcast to feel inspired, energized, curious and maybe even angry (I Read ▸ about Pursuing Fearless by Living Boldly