Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child

Recently, Cairn Guidance has taken an initiative to ensure all staff are reaching their full potential by supporting an environment of physical and mental wellness, while encouraging personal and professional life balance. This was accomplished by all staff members completing a personal wellness plan, consisting of three long-term yearly goals. While some view New Year's resolutions as setting yourself up to fail, I do not agree. While long term goals are less likely to be achieved, you just Read ▸ about New Year, New Goals

By Samantha LoweDuring my master’s studies at Morehead State University I oversaw the Human Sexuality Research Lab, where we focused on young adult’s ability to speak metaphorically about sexual and non-sexual stimuli. While the Human Sexuality side of the research was my passion, it was my mentor/university mother/lab director who turned me on to the educational use of metaphoric language. Below is my final research project from my Master’s studies, this research was first presented at the Read ▸ about Metaphors for Sex Education

Last month, the Cairn Guidance team spent two days working on our new five year strategic plan. We came up with three big strategic directions, including:Positioning for Growth and Sustainability;Equipping Educators to Institute School Health; andBuilding a Team Culture of Wellness and Balance. Read ▸ about Balance During the Holidays

Cairn is super busy with current clients and some exciting new upcoming contracts! We have just been notified that we will be presenting two sessions in Bend Oregon at the School Employee Wellness Conference in March for OEA Choice Trust. Jess will share her information on creating Read ▸ about Cairn Guidance Work Updates

Loved spending the past 4 days at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton OR with a fabulous group of professionals! The Let's Move Active Schools initiative brought together trainers from all over the US for two objectives:1. Re-connect seasoned trainers and provide updates on the Let's Move Active Schools Physical Activity Leader (PAL) training2. On-board a new group of national trainers for the PAL training Read ▸ about Let’s Move Active School PAL Training of Trainers!

The 10 Components of ASCDs Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model When I was invited to attend the Kentucky Department of Education's KY SHAPE Cadre at Lake Cumberland State Park, I was excited.  I admit to being anxious during my drive, because I did not know what to expect or how I would relate to the Cadre members and the material being covered since I am not from a teaching background.On the first morning, during Read ▸ about An “Outsider” Looking In to KY SHAPE’s Cadre by Charisse Poynter

I'm a school health consulting biz... so why am I working with a large Senior Living Business called Gulf Coast Health Care (GCHC)? Well, some of my work is outside of school health. For example, I'm working with Alta Planning in Grand Rapids MI, funded by Department of Transportation on helping create a more bicycle and pedestrian friendly community. I've developed programs for the Peace Corps and worked in Homer, Alaska to facilitate a public health plan for their community.My work Read ▸ about Employee Mental Wellness

For years, I've attended the Oregon chapter of this same organization. It's the professional organization for educators and faculty in school health education, physical education, recreation and dance. It was my first year attending the KAHPERD conference and I was impressed. Sunday kicked off with a free pre-training (about 60 in attendance!) on the Presidential Youth Fitness Program. It is a free program developed to ensure what happens before, during and after the fitness Read ▸ about Kentucky Association for Health, PE Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD)