Partnerships

Fall is amongst us, and with that comes pep rallies, Friday Night Football games, and bonding with family and friends who cheer on their favorite team, band, and supporting cast! As fans, parents, and students we give our utmost energy and support trying to rally our teams to victory on the field, and we should also continue our encouragement off the field. In this blog, you’ll read of students who exemplified what it meant to be the #1 fan of mental health awareness and education in their Read ▸ about Plainville Pep Club Shines Light on Depression During Football Matchup

Many educators across our country can understand the weight of having to manage academic, emotional, physical, and social development within their classrooms. Implementing curriculums and changing a school‘s culture can be a daunting task, but  Shine Light on Depression can be used to fill in the gap. Tim Johnson, MSW is the Behavioral Health Services Coordinator for Des Moines Public Schools in Des Moines Iowa. In this role, he supports initiatives that create school environments that Read ▸ about Breaking Down Barriers to Spread Awareness Around Mental Health for School-aged Children and Adults.

By Antionette Meeks of Cairn Guidance, a Dove Self-Esteem Project Partner I loved to teach. I loved to see my students learn. I enjoyed seeing their faces light up and their eyes sparkle when they would grasp a new concept, share an opinion, or participate in small or large group activities. I celebrated with them as they enthusiastically shared about an event or accomplishment outside of school. When we laughed together, it could be quite the bonding moment. When they suffered a personal Read ▸ about Why I Became an Educator

The Cairn Guidance team is very excited to share a variety of training events and opportunities this Fall. As always, please reach out if you have any questions. Deep Dives into the Health Education Standards This week is the last opportunity to sign up for this awesome training series, starting on Monday, October 2, 2023. We have offered this multiple times for clients and opened it up to others around the country! We will be co-facilitating this with RMC Health. Each of the eight Read ▸ about Upcoming 2023 Fall Events and Opportunities!

By: Stacie Nessa, Shine Light on Depression Ambassador Shine Light on Depression creates multiple avenues for educators, students, and communities to gain awareness of mental health language and skill sets to combat tough moments. You may believe this can be a daunting task, but Iowa's Shine Light on Depression Ambassador, Stacie Nessa, highlights an Iowa middle school educator who shows otherwise.  Cassandra Cruz supports Tier 3 students and families at one of the largest middle Read ▸ about Little Effort, Big Impact

By Antionette Meeks of Cairn Guidance, a Dove Self-Esteem Project Partner As a child, once school ended, it seemed like June was a long month and there were endless things to do. The freedom to do them at will felt good. Then July sped by and August felt like summer was over in the blink of an eye. Slowly, the excitement of returning to school built inside. Welcome to the 2023-24 school year! For some students the 2023-24 school year began the first week in August, for others it may be Read ▸ about School Days, Here for Some, Around the Corner for Others

The 2023 DSEP Cadre Trainer Retreat By Antionette Meeks of Cairn Guidance, a Dove Self-Esteem Project Partner Flight delays, flight cancelations, personal and family emergencies impacted this year’s Dove Self-Esteem Project (DSEP) Cadre Trainer Retreat (Retreat). We were a bit smaller in size because of the flight cancelations and emergencies, but still purposeful. The Retreat seems to always recharge the cadre trainers, helping them become stronger advocates for the building of Read ▸ about Unleashing Greatness: A Journey to Body Confidence

Written by Allison Sabb-Glenn, Shine Light on Depression Ambassador, South Carolina Girls with Goals is a small group that meets every Tuesday during Advocacy time at Pelion Middle School (PMS) in Pelion South Carolina. Advisory is a daily block of time (30 minutes) that allows students to participate in clubs or make up any missing work. The club's mission is simple yet profound—to empower young girls and break free from the shackles of mental health stereotypes. Students in Pelion, Read ▸ about Pelion Middle School Empowerment Club- Girls with Goals