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By: Richelle Calderon (NY) Have you ever had a professional encounter that completely changed your trajectory? For me, that moment came in 2019 as a college junior at the NYS AHPERD Conference. I wandered by The Dove Self-Esteem Project (DSEP) booth, curious about an activity that focused on appreciating things we love about ourselves beyond physical appearance - I cherished my Dominican culture - and just like that I received a tote bag and a bookmark that gave me access to all the DESP Read ▸ about My Journey with the Dove Self-Esteem Project: Views from a DSEP Cadre Trainer

Today is a very exciting day! For the first time since 2001, the Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ is available for purchase! I was introduced to the Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ simulation during my time as the Health Education Curriculum Specialist at the Oregon Department of Education during 2003-2006. I fell in love with the simulation, as I know many of you have! I observed genuine learning, growth, networking, and effective communication, all things both simulations hope to Read ▸ about Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ Is Available for Purchase!

The Dove Self-Esteem Project is on a mission to highlight self-confidence as the source of beauty, not outward appearances, and societal standards. With the global mission of reaching ¼ billion young people by 2030, everyone can play a role in increasing body confidence and self-esteem in the lives of youth. Curricula like Dove Self-Esteem Project’s, Confident Me, My Hair My Crown, Proud to Be and Celebrándome present free and easily accessible turnkey lessons and activities. The ability to Read ▸ about The Dove Self-Esteem Project:  A mission for all.

The Dove Self-Esteem Project offers an incentive every project year for those who complete our Confident Me! feedback survey, this years winner was Rocky Flint. Rocky is a PE teacher from Oklahoma and this year the Dove Self-Esteem Project provided the funding for his trip to TAHPERD. Check out Rocky's experience below! I am so grateful for the opportunity that the Dove Self-Esteem Project gave me to attend the TAHPERD 100th Conference this year. I could never have attended Read ▸ about Insights from a Winner of the Dove Self-Esteem Project Incentive

By Antionette Meeks of Cairn Guidance, a Dove Self-Esteem Project Partner Growing up can be quite the adventure for today’s youth. Some of us, reading this blog, grew up prior to or just as the cell phone or the internet came to be in existence. Then there is the explosion of social media platforms. Today’s youth are growing up surrounded by all kinds of technology. They “game” with people they do not know who may live in another country, inviting them into their personal spaces. Youth are Read ▸ about I Want To Look Like That: The Era of Media and Social Media and Its Impact on Appearance Ideals

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

In a story about equity and inclusion, Professor Richard Lapchick, Founder of the Institute of Sports and Justice, uses the “huddle” as a metaphor for communities that care about all’s needs.The huddle in sports is when teammates and like-minded individuals gather to share the game plan, congratulate each other, or gain encouragement for the next play.The huddle is an environment that accepts all, with an understanding that those surrounding each other have sacrificed for each Read ▸ about Creating the huddle: Healthy School’s Manager Sterling Ta’Bon, shares insights on Center of Equity and Inclusion facilitator intensive.

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.