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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

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?

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

Post by Samantha LoweCairn Guidance has recently made the move into a co-work space in downtown Morehead, KY. A co-workspace in Morehead?! I know, I was shocked as well. But nestled down by the Fuzzy Duck Coffee Shop on Main Street, there is a network of eager students and growing business owners. Since its’ creation, the Innovation Network has opened 13 locations throughout Kentucky, with the intent of "encouraging relationships, grow new and existing companies and create jobs". Each location Read ▸ about Cairn Guidance is now part of the Innovation Launchpad!

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?

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!

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

Written by Samantha LoweBorn and raised in Kentucky, I have seen how difficult it is to persuade the population on the necessity of in school and community based health education, where 25.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, with the national rate ranging from 9.3% to 26.5% across all states. Overall, Kentuckians tend to be less concerned with their health.Kentucky residents were large beneficiaries of Obamacare and Medicaid expansion, but this did not change residents understanding of its' Read ▸ about Lasting Clinic Standing