Dove Self-Esteem Project

The NEW Dove Self-Esteem Project appearance discrimination lesson was developed as an extension lesson to the existing 5-lesson program, Confident Me, designed for educators to use in the classroom. This new lesson provides a thoughtful understanding for students around appearance discrimination – including racism, sexism, hair discrimination, ableism, colorism/shadeism and sizeism – and how these things can impact body confidence and self-esteem. Students are then provided resources and support Read ▸ about Dove Self-Esteem Program Appearance Discrimination Lesson Launch

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

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

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

 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!

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

Written by Pam Powers and Reisa Rudman, Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre Trainers Conferences can be a great way for professionals to network, learn new things, problem-solve, and engage with others in your field. Many conferences also have exhibitors available who can provide new tools, resources and inspiration for professionals to use in their line of work.While there is nothing like the in-person or face-to-face experience, current times have increased the likelihood of conferences being Read ▸ about An Exhibitor’s Experience at Texas Counselors Conference: One of Many Opportunities to Grow and Learn as a Professional

Written by Lisa Wall, Middle School Health Teacher and Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre Trainer in collaboration with Allison Sabb-Glenn, Shelly Klutz, Susan Elswick, EdD, Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre TrainersSome students focus on what their peers think, how they should dress, how they should look, and the latest being promoted on social and professional media to the degree that it may be harmful to their mental, emotional or physical health. As these things relate to body confidence and Read ▸ about Educator Collaboration in Middle School can Build Self-Esteem in Students