From kellycurtiswriter at gmail.com Tue Aug 4 09:47:25 2009 From: kellycurtiswriter at gmail.com (Empowering Youth) Date: Tue Aug 4 10:36:24 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Positively Speaking - Separation Anxiety Message-ID: <772237210908040747l131cae10y1de19a3835137560@mail.gmail.com> Hello all - With back-to-school right around the corner, I chose separation anxiety as the topic for this month's Positively Speaking column. Please take a look - I link to it here: http://2passthetorch.com/2009/08/04/positively-speaking-separation-anxiety/. Have a great day! -- = Kelly Curtis, M.S. Author, Empowering Youth: How to Encourage Young Leaders to Do Great Things. http://empoweryouthleaders.org . My research-based educational games and curricula: http://www.empowering-youth.com . Read my blog -- http://2passthetorch.com Follow me on Twitter -- http://twitter.com/pass_the_torch . 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What we'd like to know is: *If we did a book on youth and substance abuse, what "substances" do you think we should include?* Alcohol and tobacco? Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? "Other drugs" by themselves? And are there any drugs in particular you think we should focus on? (Marijuana? Meth?) You can send your answers directly to me at kateb@search-institute.org Thanks so much for your help! Kate -- = Kate Brielmaier Editor kateb@search-institute.org 612-399-0225 Activities on the Go: One-on-One Fun for Kids and Adults Check out this handy new resource for adults who want quick and easy ideas for interacting with kids: https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/Activities_on_the_Go_p/0344-w.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090= 810/09cab6d6/attachment.htm From meg.crady at gmail.com Mon Aug 10 11:49:46 2009 From: meg.crady at gmail.com (Meg Crady) Date: Mon Aug 10 12:39:21 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--a book on Substance Abuse In-Reply-To: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> References: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Substance abuse should include prescription drugs for the entire age span, recreational drugs, alchol & food On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 8:58 AM, Kate Brielmaier wrote: > > > Hello all! > > Search Institute Press recently put out a customer survey, and in it we > asked people what kinds of topics they'd like us to publish about. We > received a lot of comments recommending that we publish a practical guide= to > help teachers, youth leaders, and caring adults identify and deal with yo= uth > and substance abuse, which we think is a great idea. > > What we'd like to know is: > > *If we did a book on youth and substance abuse, what "substances" do you > think we should include?* > > Alcohol and tobacco? > Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? > "Other drugs" by themselves? > > > And are there any drugs in particular you think we should focus on? > (Marijuana? Meth?) > > You can send your answers directly to me at kateb@search-institute.org > > Thanks so much for your help! > Kate > > > -- > Kate Brielmaier > Editor > kateb@search-institute.org > 612-399-0225 > > Activities on the Go: One-on-One Fun for Kids and Adults > Check out this handy new resource for adults who want quick and easy ideas > for interacting with kids: > https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/Activities_on_the_Go_p/0344-w.htm > > _______________________________________________ > > HCHYlist mailing list > To unsubscribe, view list archives, or change options, go to: > http://lists.search-institute.org/mailman/options/hchylist/meg.crady%40gm= ail.com > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090= 810/45a9924e/attachment.htm From thrive at communitycaringcouncil.org Mon Aug 10 14:41:18 2009 From: thrive at communitycaringcouncil.org (Stacy Taylor) Date: Mon Aug 10 15:30:53 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse In-Reply-To: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> References: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <31DD8F314F9845ABAE1B1C2964247C8B@HP18939200329> I think it would be helpful to include over the counter medications and prescriptions that belong to other people since they are readily available in most homes. Stacy Expect youth to do THEIR best, not to always be THE best. Build Assets! THRIVE _____ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Kate Brielmaier Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:59 AM To: thrive@communitycaringcouncil.org Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse Hello all! Search Institute Press recently put out a customer survey, and in it we asked people what kinds of topics they'd like us to publish about. We received a lot of comments recommending that we publish a practical guide to help teachers, youth leaders, and caring adults identify and deal with youth and substance abuse, which we think is a great idea. What we'd like to know is: If we did a book on youth and substance abuse, what "substances" do you think we should include? Alcohol and tobacco? Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? "Other drugs" by themselves? And are there any drugs in particular you think we should focus on? (Marijuana? Meth?) You can send your answers directly to me at kateb@search-institute.org Thanks so much for your help! Kate -- Kate Brielmaier Editor kateb@search-institute.org 612-399-0225 Activities on the Go: One-on-One Fun for Kids and Adults Check out this handy new resource for adults who want quick and easy ideas for interacting with kids: https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/Activities_on_the_Go_p/0344-w.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090810/28eb98d2/attachment.htm From DSilbert at courts.az.gov Tue Aug 11 13:11:30 2009 From: DSilbert at courts.az.gov (Silbert, Diedra) Date: Tue Aug 11 14:01:07 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse In-Reply-To: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> References: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Kate, I would suggest emphasizing the most commonly abused substances-alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. I would also include info on the others, especially on huffing. Lots of parents could use the info and even though the others are less common, you never know who might be seeking info and whose life it could impact. There definitely are other resources available for parents related to identifying drug use in their children, but Search could have its own unique audience and angle by approaching it from an Assets perspective. I think that could be very useful for parents who sometimes, out of fear, take actions which are more punitive than boundary-setting, values- and relationship-based, and Asset-building! Diedra Silbert Prevention and Mentoring Supervisor Coconino County Juvenile Court Services 1001 E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 226-5431 dsilbert@courts.az.gov From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Kate Brielmaier Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:59 AM To: Silbert, Diedra Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse Hello all! Search Institute Press recently put out a customer survey, and in it we asked people what kinds of topics they'd like us to publish about. We received a lot of comments recommending that we publish a practical guide to help teachers, youth leaders, and caring adults identify and deal with youth and substance abuse, which we think is a great idea. What we'd like to know is: If we did a book on youth and substance abuse, what "substances" do you think we should include? Alcohol and tobacco? Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? "Other drugs" by themselves? And are there any drugs in particular you think we should focus on? (Marijuana? Meth?) You can send your answers directly to me at kateb@search-institute.org Thanks so much for your help! Kate -- Kate Brielmaier Editor kateb@search-institute.org 612-399-0225 Activities on the Go: One-on-One Fun for Kids and Adults Check out this handy new resource for adults who want quick and easy ideas for interacting with kids: https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/Activities_on_the_Go_p/0344-w.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090811/5705eded/attachment.htm From meg.crady at gmail.com Tue Aug 11 14:20:23 2009 From: meg.crady at gmail.com (Meg Crady) Date: Tue Aug 11 15:09:57 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse In-Reply-To: References: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Diedra - I like your thoughts -- May I ask your ideas on also including prescription drugs? Currently where I live there is a HUGE problem with abuse from drugs readily available in tweens & teens homes. Meg On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Silbert, Diedra w= rote: > Kate, > > I would suggest emphasizing the most commonly abused substances=97alcohol, > tobacco, and marijuana. I would also include info on the others, especia= lly > on huffing. Lots of parents could use the info and even though the others > are less common, you never know who might be seeking info and whose life = it > could impact. There definitely are other resources available for parents > related to identifying drug use in their children, but Search could have = its > own unique audience and angle by approaching it from an Assets perspectiv= e. > I think that could be very useful for parents who sometimes, out of fear, > take actions which are more punitive than boundary-setting, values- and > relationship-based, and Asset-building! > > > > Diedra Silbert > > Prevention and Mentoring Supervisor > > Coconino County Juvenile Court Services > > 1001 E. Sawmill Rd. > > Flagstaff, AZ 86001 > > (928) 226-5431 > > dsilbert@courts.az.gov > > > > *From:* hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto: > hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] *On Behalf Of *Kate > Brielmaier > *Sent:* Monday, August 10, 2009 8:59 AM > *To:* Silbert, Diedra > *Cc:* Healthy Communities Healthy Youth > *Subject:* HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your > opinion--abook on Substance Abuse > > > > > > Hello all! > > Search Institute Press recently put out a customer survey, and in it we > asked people what kinds of topics they'd like us to publish about. We > received a lot of comments recommending that we publish a practical guide= to > help teachers, youth leaders, and caring adults identify and deal with yo= uth > and substance abuse, which we think is a great idea. > > What we'd like to know is: > > *If we did a book on youth and substance abuse, what "substances" do you > think we should include?* > > Alcohol and tobacco? > Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? > "Other drugs" by themselves? > > > And are there any drugs in particular you think we should focus on? > (Marijuana? Meth?) > > You can send your answers directly to me at kateb@search-institute.org > > Thanks so much for your help! > Kate > > > -- > Kate Brielmaier > Editor > kateb@search-institute.org > 612-399-0225 > > Activities on the Go: One-on-One Fun for Kids and Adults > Check out this handy new resource for adults who want quick and easy ideas > for interacting with kids: > https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/Activities_on_the_Go_p/0344-w.htm > > > _______________________________________________ > > HCHYlist mailing list > To unsubscribe, view list archives, or change options, go to: > http://lists.search-institute.org/mailman/options/hchylist/meg.crady%40gm= ail.com > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090= 811/9a136e97/attachment.htm From mtremper at jbsinternational.com Tue Aug 11 16:32:28 2009 From: mtremper at jbsinternational.com (Mel Tremper) Date: Tue Aug 11 17:22:51 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse In-Reply-To: References: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: I had originally just replied privately to the request, but now wish to chime in on the list. There are good reasons for including references to specific drugs. While parents often worry most about illicit drug use, alcohol is by far the most popular drug of choice for youth. And it causes a lot of problems. While tobacco use does not create the kinds of acute problems (highway fatalities, violence, overdoses) that other substances may cause, ultimately tobacco use leads to more health problems and deaths than other forms of drug use, and it seems that if a person does not start smoking prior to age 18 they are unlikely to begin. So I would advise including these in the book. If specific drugs are to be covered then the fastest growing type of drug abuse among youth- prescription drug abuse deserves mention. But in many ways it is not productive to focus on particular kinds of drugs. True, some measures, such as compliance checks on alcohol retailers, are better suited to specific drugs. However, the same underlying risk and protective factors seem to be associated with all drug use among youth. (tobacco is a little different, in that I have not seen much research on the association between tobacco use and family or neighborhood disruption, or school failure. But it may be there.) I've always felt that the best substance abuse prevention may well be efforts that do not even mention drugs. Creating healthy classroom climates, positive social attachments, etc lead to many healthy outcomes, including reduced substance use and abuse. I envisioned this not as another tool to help parents cope with recognizing drug use among their own children. The NCADI clearinghouse, and many other resources exist for that purpose. I presumed the book would be aimed two audiences. One would be people like those on this list. That is, people who are trying to promote healthy youth and healthy communities by creating conditions in which these things can be achieved. The other would be decision makers and informed members of the community who might be concerned about substance abuse, but not be sure what to do about it. For that purpose, for me, the book would focus on harnessing the principles of asset development to address the specific problem of drug abuse. It would be a way to convey the message that asset development is not just something that is "nice to have" but something which can help communities solve some very real problems they are concerned about. ________________________________ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Meg Crady Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:20 PM To: Mel Tremper Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: Re: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse Diedra - I like your thoughts -- May I ask your ideas on also including prescription drugs? Currently where I live there is a HUGE problem with abuse from drugs readily available in tweens & teens homes. Meg On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Silbert, Diedra wrote: Kate, I would suggest emphasizing the most commonly abused substances-alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. I would also include info on the others, especially on huffing. Lots of parents could use the info and even though the others are less common, you never know who might be seeking info and whose life it could impact. There definitely are other resources available for parents related to identifying drug use in their children, but Search could have its own unique audience and angle by approaching it from an Assets perspective. I think that could be very useful for parents who sometimes, out of fear, take actions which are more punitive than boundary-setting, values- and relationship-based, and Asset-building! Diedra Silbert Prevention and Mentoring Supervisor Coconino County Juvenile Court Services 1001 E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 226-5431 dsilbert@courts.az.gov From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Kate Brielmaier Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:59 AM To: Silbert, Diedra Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse Hello all! Search Institute Press recently put out a customer survey, and in it we asked people what kinds of topics they'd like us to publish about. We received a lot of comments recommending that we publish a practical guide to help teachers, youth leaders, and caring adults identify and deal with youth and substance abuse, which we think is a great idea. What we'd like to know is: If we did a book on youth and substance abuse, what "substances" do you think we should include? Alcohol and tobacco? Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? "Other drugs" by themselves? And are there any drugs in particular you think we should focus on? (Marijuana? Meth?) You can send your answers directly to me at kateb@search-institute.org Thanks so much for your help! Kate -- Kate Brielmaier Editor kateb@search-institute.org 612-399-0225 Activities on the Go: One-on-One Fun for Kids and Adults Check out this handy new resource for adults who want quick and easy ideas for interacting with kids: https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/Activities_on_the_Go_p/0344-w.htm _______________________________________________ HCHYlist mailing list To unsubscribe, view list archives, or change options, go to: http://lists.search-institute.org/mailman/options/hchylist/meg.crady%40g mail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090811/324aac80/attachment.htm From AEDGAR at portlandmaine.gov Wed Aug 12 08:51:07 2009 From: AEDGAR at portlandmaine.gov (Amanda Edgar) Date: Wed Aug 12 09:41:11 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Positive Tickets in the News (Portland, Maine) Message-ID: Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -----= --------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: OMOP-PT descrip2.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 20348 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/2009= 0812/e87464c5/OMOP-PTdescrip2.pdf From Donna.Montelle at ct.gov Wed Aug 12 09:27:48 2009 From: Donna.Montelle at ct.gov (Montelle, Donna) Date: Wed Aug 12 10:17:58 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for youropinion--abook on Substance Abuse In-Reply-To: References: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: I agree whole heartedly with the comment below. There are numerous books, brochures and references regarding substance abuse and ways adults can prevent and intervene. I believe that addressing the problem of substance abuse by using the asset model would be most effective way to go. It would also help those community members who feel that the asset model is just another one of those "Warm and Fuzzy" kinds of things, to see the it as a credible solution to big problems in the community such as substance abuse. Donna Montelle ________________________________ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Mel Tremper Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:32 PM To: Montelle, Donna Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: RE: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for youropinion--abook on Substance Abuse I had originally just replied privately to the request, but now wish to chime in on the list. There are good reasons for including references to specific drugs. While parents often worry most about illicit drug use, alcohol is by far the most popular drug of choice for youth. And it causes a lot of problems. While tobacco use does not create the kinds of acute problems (highway fatalities, violence, overdoses) that other substances may cause, ultimately tobacco use leads to more health problems and deaths than other forms of drug use, and it seems that if a person does not start smoking prior to age 18 they are unlikely to begin. So I would advise including these in the book. If specific drugs are to be covered then the fastest growing type of drug abuse among youth- prescription drug abuse deserves mention. But in many ways it is not productive to focus on particular kinds of drugs. True, some measures, such as compliance checks on alcohol retailers, are better suited to specific drugs. However, the same underlying risk and protective factors seem to be associated with all drug use among youth. (tobacco is a little different, in that I have not seen much research on the association between tobacco use and family or neighborhood disruption, or school failure. But it may be there.) I've always felt that the best substance abuse prevention may well be efforts that do not even mention drugs. Creating healthy classroom climates, positive social attachments, etc lead to many healthy outcomes, including reduced substance use and abuse. I envisioned this not as another tool to help parents cope with recognizing drug use among their own children. The NCADI clearinghouse, and many other resources exist for that purpose. I presumed the book would be aimed two audiences. One would be people like those on this list. That is, people who are trying to promote healthy youth and healthy communities by creating conditions in which these things can be achieved. The other would be decision makers and informed members of the community who might be concerned about substance abuse, but not be sure what to do about it. For that purpose, for me, the book would focus on harnessing the principles of asset development to address the specific problem of drug abuse. It would be a way to convey the message that asset development is not just something that is "nice to have" but something which can help communities solve some very real problems they are concerned about. ________________________________ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Meg Crady Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:20 PM To: Mel Tremper Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: Re: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse Diedra - I like your thoughts -- May I ask your ideas on also including prescription drugs? Currently where I live there is a HUGE problem with abuse from drugs readily available in tweens & teens homes. Meg On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Silbert, Diedra wrote: Kate, I would suggest emphasizing the most commonly abused substances-alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. I would also include info on the others, especially on huffing. Lots of parents could use the info and even though the others are less common, you never know who might be seeking info and whose life it could impact. There definitely are other resources available for parents related to identifying drug use in their children, but Search could have its own unique audience and angle by approaching it from an Assets perspective. I think that could be very useful for parents who sometimes, out of fear, take actions which are more punitive than boundary-setting, values- and relationship-based, and Asset-building! Diedra Silbert Prevention and Mentoring Supervisor Coconino County Juvenile Court Services 1001 E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 226-5431 dsilbert@courts.az.gov From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Kate Brielmaier Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:59 AM To: Silbert, Diedra Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse Hello all! Search Institute Press recently put out a customer survey, and in it we asked people what kinds of topics they'd like us to publish about. We received a lot of comments recommending that we publish a practical guide to help teachers, youth leaders, and caring adults identify and deal with youth and substance abuse, which we think is a great idea. What we'd like to know is: If we did a book on youth and substance abuse, what "substances" do you think we should include? Alcohol and tobacco? Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? "Other drugs" by themselves? And are there any drugs in particular you think we should focus on? (Marijuana? Meth?) You can send your answers directly to me at kateb@search-institute.org Thanks so much for your help! Kate -- Kate Brielmaier Editor kateb@search-institute.org 612-399-0225 Activities on the Go: One-on-One Fun for Kids and Adults Check out this handy new resource for adults who want quick and easy ideas for interacting with kids: https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/Activities_on_the_Go_p/0344-w.htm _______________________________________________ HCHYlist mailing list To unsubscribe, view list archives, or change options, go to: http://lists.search-institute.org/mailman/options/hchylist/meg.crady%40g mail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090812/ca03105a/attachment.htm From Cathy.Dandy at kinark.on.ca Wed Aug 12 09:52:10 2009 From: Cathy.Dandy at kinark.on.ca (Cathy Dandy) Date: Wed Aug 12 10:41:50 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking foryouropinion--abook on Substance Abuse In-Reply-To: References: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <370B90E348A8CA4381C0C2A54F6B307E0C912367@mail-1.kinark.on.ca> Hello, I enjoy the emails from HCHY but rarely jump in. However, as someone working in mental health, a school trustee and the mother of three (two teenagers), I feel I must comment. My 15 year old has struggled with the drug issue and I am very struck by the fact that it really doesn't matter what substance it is (as already noted) but rather that she and her peers believe that it's normal and "no big deal" to consume substances to bring relief/pleasure. We live in an age where adults self-medicate all the time and the use of prescription drugs as a means to improving life is accepted. I would be interested in giving children and youth an understanding of the power they have over their feelings and their bodies using the asset model. Perhaps linking this information to other techniques that help give relief/pleasure such as yoga, meditation, exercise, support networks, etc. I think that children and youth witness our general ways of coping as adults and think that drugs in any form are given an endorsement. We can provide a better alternative. Cathy Dandy ________________________________ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Montelle, Donna Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:28 AM To: Cathy Dandy Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: RE: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking foryouropinion--abook on Substance Abuse I agree whole heartedly with the comment below. There are numerous books, brochures and references regarding substance abuse and ways adults can prevent and intervene. I believe that addressing the problem of substance abuse by using the asset model would be most effective way to go. It would also help those community members who feel that the asset model is just another one of those "Warm and Fuzzy" kinds of things, to see the it as a credible solution to big problems in the community such as substance abuse. Donna Montelle ________________________________ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Mel Tremper Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:32 PM To: Montelle, Donna Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: RE: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for youropinion--abook on Substance Abuse I had originally just replied privately to the request, but now wish to chime in on the list. There are good reasons for including references to specific drugs. While parents often worry most about illicit drug use, alcohol is by far the most popular drug of choice for youth. And it causes a lot of problems. While tobacco use does not create the kinds of acute problems (highway fatalities, violence, overdoses) that other substances may cause, ultimately tobacco use leads to more health problems and deaths than other forms of drug use, and it seems that if a person does not start smoking prior to age 18 they are unlikely to begin. So I would advise including these in the book. If specific drugs are to be covered then the fastest growing type of drug abuse among youth- prescription drug abuse deserves mention. But in many ways it is not productive to focus on particular kinds of drugs. True, some measures, such as compliance checks on alcohol retailers, are better suited to specific drugs. However, the same underlying risk and protective factors seem to be associated with all drug use among youth. (tobacco is a little different, in that I have not seen much research on the association between tobacco use and family or neighborhood disruption, or school failure. But it may be there.) I've always felt that the best substance abuse prevention may well be efforts that do not even mention drugs. Creating healthy classroom climates, positive social attachments, etc lead to many healthy outcomes, including reduced substance use and abuse. I envisioned this not as another tool to help parents cope with recognizing drug use among their own children. The NCADI clearinghouse, and many other resources exist for that purpose. I presumed the book would be aimed two audiences. One would be people like those on this list. That is, people who are trying to promote healthy youth and healthy communities by creating conditions in which these things can be achieved. The other would be decision makers and informed members of the community who might be concerned about substance abuse, but not be sure what to do about it. For that purpose, for me, the book would focus on harnessing the principles of asset development to address the specific problem of drug abuse. It would be a way to convey the message that asset development is not just something that is "nice to have" but something which can help communities solve some very real problems they are concerned about. ________________________________ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Meg Crady Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:20 PM To: Mel Tremper Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: Re: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse Diedra - I like your thoughts -- May I ask your ideas on also including prescription drugs? Currently where I live there is a HUGE problem with abuse from drugs readily available in tweens & teens homes. Meg On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Silbert, Diedra wrote: Kate, I would suggest emphasizing the most commonly abused substances-alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. I would also include info on the others, especially on huffing. Lots of parents could use the info and even though the others are less common, you never know who might be seeking info and whose life it could impact. There definitely are other resources available for parents related to identifying drug use in their children, but Search could have its own unique audience and angle by approaching it from an Assets perspective. I think that could be very useful for parents who sometimes, out of fear, take actions which are more punitive than boundary-setting, values- and relationship-based, and Asset-building! Diedra Silbert Prevention and Mentoring Supervisor Coconino County Juvenile Court Services 1001 E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 226-5431 dsilbert@courts.az.gov From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Kate Brielmaier Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:59 AM To: Silbert, Diedra Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse Hello all! Search Institute Press recently put out a customer survey, and in it we asked people what kinds of topics they'd like us to publish about. We received a lot of comments recommending that we publish a practical guide to help teachers, youth leaders, and caring adults identify and deal with youth and substance abuse, which we think is a great idea. What we'd like to know is: If we did a book on youth and substance abuse, what "substances" do you think we should include? Alcohol and tobacco? Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? "Other drugs" by themselves? And are there any drugs in particular you think we should focus on? (Marijuana? Meth?) You can send your answers directly to me at kateb@search-institute.org Thanks so much for your help! Kate -- Kate Brielmaier Editor kateb@search-institute.org 612-399-0225 Activities on the Go: One-on-One Fun for Kids and Adults Check out this handy new resource for adults who want quick and easy ideas for interacting with kids: https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/Activities_on_the_Go_p/0344-w.htm _______________________________________________ HCHYlist mailing list To unsubscribe, view list archives, or change options, go to: http://lists.search-institute.org/mailman/options/hchylist/meg.crady%40g mail.com -------------------------------------------------------- This message contains confidential information and is intended for Donna.Montelle@ct.gov, hchylist@lists.search-institute.org. 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URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090812/00b9d41e/attachment.htm From ROSYPAT at aol.com Wed Aug 12 10:00:17 2009 From: ROSYPAT at aol.com (ROSYPAT@aol.com) Date: Wed Aug 12 10:58:29 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse Message-ID: List Serve Friends, = I recently had about the same conversation with my friend at the Council = for Alcohol and Drugs here in Houston. When the question came out, I was = interested in the responses but didn't feel as qualified as my friend Karen = McWhorter to respond. So I asked her what she thought. I would like to = share her response. Here it is. = I agree with the most recent response - I think parents need to be aware of = ALL of the types of drugs kids are using....and WHY they are using them. To = numb pain, to fit in, stress, etc. While parents need to be informed of = what types of drugs there are out there that kids are using (especially = prescription drugs) the way I see the assets leading prevention efforts is = to link = the assets to the information that is out there and show how - when we buil= d = specific ones - they act as protective factors. It's very clear that the = most effective ways to reduce your teens drug use are to do the following = things: =A0 1. set boundaries - COMMUNICATE with your kids what=A0 your values are abo= ut = their using drugs 2. know where your kids ARE and WHAT they are doing - knowing who their = friends are is HUGE - birds of a feather really do flock together 3. limit access to misused substances (prescription drugs, alcohol, = cigarettes, aerosol sprays, etc.) 4. build a positive relationship with your children - EAT DINNER = TOGETHER!!! 5. get your kids involved in community activities - the less unstructured, = unsupervised time your kids have, the better =A0 Those are the top 5. If you do these things, it covers all the substances. = But to be an informed parent of ALL the things that are out there is = extremely important. =A0 Does that help? =A0 :-) Karen =A0 Karen P. McWhorter, LMSW, CPS Director, Prevention Resources and Services The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston 303 Jackson Hill St. Houston, Tx 77007 (office) 281-200-9321 ~ (fax) 713-838-9351 www.council-houston.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090= 812/4b14703f/attachment.htm From RMK at portlandmaine.gov Wed Aug 12 10:19:34 2009 From: RMK at portlandmaine.gov (Ronni Katz) Date: Wed Aug 12 11:09:49 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is lookingforyouropinion--abook on Substance Abuse Message-ID: I sent a single reply but the discussion is motivating me to comment as wel= l. I spent 8 years as a drug prevention/intervention counselor in a NYC Hi= gh School. We put more of the focus on why they used than on the actual su= bstances. I used to make a list with each class that listed reasons why yo= uth use drugs and alcohol in one column and then listed positive alternativ= es in the second column. The positive alternative list was always so much = longer than the other one and the kids were usually surprised to see that. = On Drugfree Red Ribbon Day, we had a sign that said, "Instead of just sayi= ng no to drugs, say YES to positive alternatives." We had a big fishbowl w= ith positive alternatives and the kids would pick one as they stopped by th= e table. It really got them talking and thinking. = I left NY in 97 but I still hear from those kids today and most of them hav= e made it in life. We also spent a lot of time looking at addiction as a f= amily disease. I could go on and on but I will stop myself! = Ronni = Ronni Katz Substance Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator City of Portland, HHSD, Public Health Division 389 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101 tel 207.756.8116 fax 207.874.8913 = www.substanceabuse.portlandmaine.gov = = >>> "Cathy Dandy" 08/12 10:52 AM >>> Hello,I enjoy the emails from HCHY but rarely jump in. However, as someone = working in mental health, a school trustee and the mother of three (two tee= nagers), I feel I must comment. My 15 year old has struggled with the drug = issue and I am very struck by the fact that it really doesn't matter what s= ubstance it is (as already noted) but rather that she and her peers believe= that it's normal and "no big deal" to consume substances to bring relief/p= leasure.We live in an age where adults self-medicate all the time and the u= se of prescription drugs as a means to improving life is accepted. I would = be interested in giving children and youth an understanding of the power th= ey have over their feelings and their bodies using the asset model. Perhaps= linking this information to other techniques that help give relief/pleasur= e such as yoga, meditation, exercise, support networks, etc.I think that ch= ildren and youth witness our general ways of coping as adults and think tha= t drugs in any form are given an endorsement. We can provide a better alter= native.Cathy Dandy From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@= lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Montelle, Donna Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:28 AM To: Cathy Dandy Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: RE: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking foryouropinion--a= book on Substance Abuse I agree whole heartedly with the comment below. There are numerous books, = brochures and references regarding substance abuse and ways adults can prev= ent and intervene. I believe that addressing the problem of substance abus= e by using the asset model would be most effective way to go. It would als= o help those community members who feel that the asset model is just anothe= r one of those "Warm and Fuzzy" kinds of things, to see the it as a credibl= e solution to big problems in the community such as substance abuse.Donna M= ontelle From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@= lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Mel Tremper Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:32 PM To: Montelle, Donna Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: RE: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for youropinion--= abook on Substance Abuse I had originally just replied privately to the request, but now wish to chi= me in on the list. There are good reasons for including references to spec= ific drugs. While parents often worry most about illicit drug use, alcohol= is by far the most popular drug of choice for youth. And it causes a lot o= f problems. While tobacco use does not create the kinds of acute problems = (highway fatalities, violence, overdoses) that other substances may cause, = ultimately tobacco use leads to more health problems and deaths than other = forms of drug use, and it seems that if a person does not start smoking pri= or to age 18 they are unlikely to begin. So I would advise including these= in the book. If specific drugs are to be covered then the fastest growing= type of drug abuse among youth- prescription drug abuse deserves mention.B= ut in many ways it is not productive to focus on particular kinds of drugs.= True, some measures, such as compliance checks on alcohol retailers, are = better suited to specific drugs. However, the same underlying risk and pro= tective factors seem to be associated with all drug use among youth. (toba= cco is a little different, in that I have not seen much research on the ass= ociation between tobacco use and family or neighborhood disruption, or scho= ol failure. But it may be there.)I've always felt that the best substance = abuse prevention may well be efforts that do not even mention drugs. Creat= ing healthy classroom climates, positive social attachments, etc lead to ma= ny healthy outcomes, including reduced substance use and abuse. I envision= ed this not as another tool to help parents cope with recognizing drug use = among their own children. The NCADI clearinghouse, and many other resource= s exist for that purpose. I presumed the book would be aimed two audiences= . One would be people like those on this list. That is, people who are tr= ying to promote healthy youth and healthy communities by creating condition= s in which these things can be achieved. The other would be decision maker= s and informed members of the community who might be concerned about substa= nce abuse, but not be sure what to do about it. For that purpose, for me, = the book would focus on harnessing the principles of asset development to a= ddress the specific problem of drug abuse. It would be a way to convey the= message that asset development is not just something that is "nice to have= " but something which can help communities solve some very real problems th= ey are concerned about. = From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@= lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Meg Crady Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:20 PM To: Mel Tremper Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: Re: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion-= -abook on Substance Abuse Diedra - = I like your thoughts -- = May I ask your ideas on also including prescription drugs? Currently wher= e I live there is a HUGE problem with abuse from drugs readily available in= tweens & teens homes. = Meg On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Silbert, Diedra = wrote: Kate, I would suggest emphasizing the most commonly abused substances*alcohol, to= bacco, and marijuana. I would also include info on the others, especially = on huffing. Lots of parents could use the info and even though the others = are less common, you never know who might be seeking info and whose life it= could impact. There definitely are other resources available for parents = related to identifying drug use in their children, but Search could have it= s own unique audience and angle by approaching it from an Assets perspectiv= e. I think that could be very useful for parents who sometimes, out of fea= r, take actions which are more punitive than boundary-setting, values- and = relationship-based, and Asset-building! Diedra Silbert Prevention and Mentoring Supervisor Coconino County Juvenile Court Services 1001 E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 226-5431 dsilbert@courts.az.gov From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@= lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Kate Brielmaier Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:59 AM To: Silbert, Diedra = Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abo= ok on Substance Abuse Hello all! Search Institute Press recently put out a customer survey, and in it we ask= ed people what kinds of topics they'd like us to publish about. We received= a lot of comments recommending that we publish a practical guide to help t= eachers, youth leaders, and caring adults identify and deal with youth and = substance abuse, which we think is a great idea. What we'd like to know is: = If we did a book on youth and substance abuse, what "substances" do you thi= nk we should include? Alcohol and tobacco? Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? "Other drugs" by themselves? And are there any drugs in particular you think we should focus on? (Mariju= ana? Meth?) You can send your answers directly to me at kateb@search-institute.org = Thanks so much for your help! Kate -- = Kate Brielmaier Editor kateb@search-institute.org = 612-399-0225 Activities on the Go: One-on-One Fun for Kids and Adults Check out this handy new resource for adults who want quick and easy ideas = for interacting with kids: https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/Activities_on_the_Go_p/0344-w.htm = _______________________________________________ HCHYlist mailing list To unsubscribe, view list archives, or change options, go to: http://lists.= search-institute.org/mailman/options/hchylist/meg.crady%40gmail.com = = This message contains confidential information and is intended for Donna.Mo= ntelle@ct.gov, hchylist@lists.search-institute.org. If you are not Donna.Mo= ntelle@ct.gov, hchylist@lists.search-institute.org you are notified that di= sclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the con= tents of this information is strictly prohibited. E-mail transmission canno= t be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercep= ted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viru= ses. The sender (Cathy.Dandy@kinark.on.ca) therefore does not accept liabil= ity for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which aris= e as a result of e-mail transmission. If verification is required please re= quest a hard-copy version. = -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090= 812/c451a8fc/attachment.htm From ddebernardis at tcadr.org Wed Aug 12 10:36:49 2009 From: ddebernardis at tcadr.org (Dee Debernardis) Date: Wed Aug 12 11:40:15 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press islookingforyouropinion--abook on Substance Abuse In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I think it was around 1993 that I discovered the asset model out of SEARCH, and I had been working with youth and developing alternative activities at my local YMCA. MY inner question was: WHAT WILL WORK? WHAT WILL HELP KIDS MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES? I could see that having a dynamite speaker at a high school didn't work. A drunken driving accident where 2 teens died and on was charged with 2d degree murder didn't stop the partying. Also, my kids (boy and girl) were in their early teens at the time. So I kept talking with the teens in my town. The asset model made such sense as an approach, I became a vocal advocate. It's been quite a journey (I'm now 66, down to working 2 days a week in the field of prevention - my end stage career!); and a grandmother of two children. My son explained to me one day why he never did drugs and barely drank very much - a little more in college - coming from a long line of alcoholics on my side of the family and that he and his sister didn't really want to embarrass me or their father. (WHO KNEW?) AND, The YMCA adopted the asset model on a National level. Assets are still used as the basis for teen and parent programs we do here at the Center...it continues to be a journey - how to effectively develop those assets in my grandchildren without anyone knowing I'm doing it!!! Keep up all of your great research and sharing of ideas. Because of Search, there is rarely a teen I don't look directly in the eye. Dee Dee DeBernardis Prevention Specialist The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources 241 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 201- 488 - 8680, ext. 107 Fax: 201- 488-8724 ddebernardis@tcadr.org From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Ronni Katz Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 11:20 AM To: Dee Debernardis Cc: hchylist@lists.search-institute.org Subject: RE: HCHY List: Search Institute Press islookingforyouropinion--abook on Substance Abuse I sent a single reply but the discussion is motivating me to comment as well. I spent 8 years as a drug prevention/intervention counselor in a NYC High School. We put more of the focus on why they used than on the actual substances. I used to make a list with each class that listed reasons why youth use drugs and alcohol in one column and then listed positive alternatives in the second column. The positive alternative list was always so much longer than the other one and the kids were usually surprised to see that. On Drugfree Red Ribbon Day, we had a sign that said, "Instead of just saying no to drugs, say YES to positive alternatives." We had a big fishbowl with positive alternatives and the kids would pick one as they stopped by the table. It really got them talking and thinking. I left NY in 97 but I still hear from those kids today and most of them have made it in life. We also spent a lot of time looking at addiction as a family disease. I could go on and on but I will stop myself! Ronni Ronni Katz Substance Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator City of Portland, HHSD, Public Health Division 389 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101 tel 207.756.8116 fax 207.874.8913 www.substanceabuse.portlandmaine.gov >>> "Cathy Dandy" 08/12 10:52 AM >>> Hello, I enjoy the emails from HCHY but rarely jump in. However, as someone working in mental health, a school trustee and the mother of three (two teenagers), I feel I must comment. My 15 year old has struggled with the drug issue and I am very struck by the fact that it really doesn't matter what substance it is (as already noted) but rather that she and her peers believe that it's normal and "no big deal" to consume substances to bring relief/pleasure. We live in an age where adults self-medicate all the time and the use of prescription drugs as a means to improving life is accepted. I would be interested in giving children and youth an understanding of the power they have over their feelings and their bodies using the asset model. Perhaps linking this information to other techniques that help give relief/pleasure such as yoga, meditation, exercise, support networks, etc. I think that children and youth witness our general ways of coping as adults and think that drugs in any form are given an endorsement. We can provide a better alternative. Cathy Dandy ________________________________ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Montelle, Donna Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:28 AM To: Cathy Dandy Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: RE: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking foryouropinion--abook on Substance Abuse I agree whole heartedly with the comment below. There are numerous books, brochures and references regarding substance abuse and ways adults can prevent and intervene. I believe that addressing the problem of substance abuse by using the asset model would be most effective way to go. It would also help those community members who feel that the asset model is just another one of those "Warm and Fuzzy" kinds of things, to see the it as a credible solution to big problems in the community such as substance abuse. Donna Montelle ________________________________ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Mel Tremper Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:32 PM To: Montelle, Donna Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: RE: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for youropinion--abook on Substance Abuse I had originally just replied privately to the request, but now wish to chime in on the list. There are good reasons for including references to specific drugs. While parents often worry most about illicit drug use, alcohol is by far the most popular drug of choice for youth. And it causes a lot of problems. While tobacco use does not create the kinds of acute problems (highway fatalities, violence, overdoses) that other substances may cause, ultimately tobacco use leads to more health problems and deaths than other forms of drug use, and it seems that if a person does not start smoking prior to age 18 they are unlikely to begin. So I would advise including these in the book. If specific drugs are to be covered then the fastest growing type of drug abuse among youth- prescription drug abuse deserves mention. But in many ways it is not productive to focus on particular kinds of drugs. True, some measures, such as compliance checks on alcohol retailers, are better suited to specific drugs. However, the same underlying risk and protective factors seem to be associated with all drug use among youth. (tobacco is a little different, in that I have not seen much research on the association between tobacco use and family or neighborhood disruption, or school failure. But it may be there.) I've always felt that the best substance abuse prevention may well be efforts that do not even mention drugs. Creating healthy classroom climates, positive social attachments, etc lead to many healthy outcomes, including reduced substance use and abuse. I envisioned this not as another tool to help parents cope with recognizing drug use among their own children. The NCADI clearinghouse, and many other resources exist for that purpose. I presumed the book would be aimed two audiences. One would be people like those on this list. That is, people who are trying to promote healthy youth and healthy communities by creating conditions in which these things can be achieved. The other would be decision makers and informed members of the community who might be concerned about substance abuse, but not be sure what to do about it. For that purpose, for me, the book would focus on harnessing the principles of asset development to address the specific problem of drug abuse. It would be a way to convey the message that asset development is not just something that is "nice to have" but something which can help communities solve some very real problems they are concerned about. ________________________________ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Meg Crady Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:20 PM To: Mel Tremper Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: Re: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse Diedra - I like your thoughts -- May I ask your ideas on also including prescription drugs? Currently where I live there is a HUGE problem with abuse from drugs readily available in tweens & teens homes. Meg On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Silbert, Diedra wrote: Kate, I would suggest emphasizing the most commonly abused substances-alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. I would also include info on the others, especially on huffing. Lots of parents could use the info and even though the others are less common, you never know who might be seeking info and whose life it could impact. There definitely are other resources available for parents related to identifying drug use in their children, but Search could have its own unique audience and angle by approaching it from an Assets perspective. I think that could be very useful for parents who sometimes, out of fear, take actions which are more punitive than boundary-setting, values- and relationship-based, and Asset-building! Diedra Silbert Prevention and Mentoring Supervisor Coconino County Juvenile Court Services 1001 E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 226-5431 dsilbert@courts.az.gov From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Kate Brielmaier Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:59 AM To: Silbert, Diedra Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abook on Substance Abuse Hello all! Search Institute Press recently put out a customer survey, and in it we asked people what kinds of topics they'd like us to publish about. We received a lot of comments recommending that we publish a practical guide to help teachers, youth leaders, and caring adults identify and deal with youth and substance abuse, which we think is a great idea. What we'd like to know is: If we did a book on youth and substance abuse, what "substances" do you think we should include? Alcohol and tobacco? Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? "Other drugs" by themselves? And are there any drugs in particular you think we should focus on? (Marijuana? Meth?) You can send your answers directly to me at kateb@search-institute.org Thanks so much for your help! Kate -- Kate Brielmaier Editor kateb@search-institute.org 612-399-0225 Activities on the Go: One-on-One Fun for Kids and Adults Check out this handy new resource for adults who want quick and easy ideas for interacting with kids: https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/Activities_on_the_Go_p/0344-w.htm _______________________________________________ HCHYlist mailing list To unsubscribe, view list archives, or change options, go to: http://lists.search-institute.org/mailman/options/hchylist/meg.crady%40g mail.com ________________________________ This message contains confidential information and is intended for Donna.Montelle@ct.gov, hchylist@lists.search-institute.org. 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URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090812/06b0cfd1/attachment.htm From lhardman at wicomicocounty.org Wed Aug 12 14:01:14 2009 From: lhardman at wicomicocounty.org (Linda Hardman) Date: Wed Aug 12 14:50:54 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your on Substance Abuse References: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <4665E8ED5EC2504EBF91AFDD2074B3CDDBBEB6@MAIL1.wicomicomd.org> The broader issue of substance use and addictions though vary in intensity = with which substance, the focus I feel of a book dealing with youth and sub= stance abuse is on the family system effects and how children of substance = using families respond to the world which is different than children who do= not have this experience. It does make them more vulnerable to substance u= se/abuse themselves as well other un-healthy responses to forming healthy r= elationships. Using the asset lens as what supports do these youth need is = a more 'unique' message than which substance. As those will change but the = effects are the common elements that persist in our communities. As this is= a generational family and community issue, that is approach I would sugges= t. = Linda Hardman Executive Director Wicomico Partnership for Families and Children The Local Management Board 921 Mt. Hermon Road (new office location) P.O.Box 870 = Salisbury MD 21801 410-546-5400 ext. 25 FAX: 410-546-3100 = Our Mission: To promote a safe, healthy, and stable environment for all Wic= omico County children and families. = = Making Wicomico County the Best Place to be Young in Maryland! = National recognition as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People 20= 05, 2007 and 2008! for innovative solutions to community challenges by America's Promise/Allia= nce for Youth. ________________________________ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org on behalf of Mel Tremper Sent: Tue 8/11/2009 5:32 PM To: Linda Hardman Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: RE: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for youropinion--= abook on Substance Abuse I had originally just replied privately to the request, but now wish to chi= me in on the list. There are good reasons for including references to spec= ific drugs. = While parents often worry most about illicit drug use, alcohol is by far th= e most popular drug of choice for youth. And it causes a lot of problems. = While tobacco use does not create the kinds of acute problems (highway fata= lities, violence, overdoses) that other substances may cause, ultimately to= bacco use leads to more health problems and deaths than other forms of drug= use, and it seems that if a person does not start smoking prior to age 18 = they are unlikely to begin. So I would advise including these in the book.= = = If specific drugs are to be covered then the fastest growing type of drug a= buse among youth- prescription drug abuse deserves mention. = But in many ways it is not productive to focus on particular kinds of drugs= . True, some measures, such as compliance checks on alcohol retailers, are= better suited to specific drugs. However, the same underlying risk and pr= otective factors seem to be associated with all drug use among youth. (tob= acco is a little different, in that I have not seen much research on the as= sociation between tobacco use and family or neighborhood disruption, or sch= ool failure. But it may be there.) I've always felt that the best substance abuse prevention may well be effor= ts that do not even mention drugs. Creating healthy classroom climates, po= sitive social attachments, etc lead to many healthy outcomes, including red= uced substance use and abuse. = = I envisioned this not as another tool to help parents cope with recognizing= drug use among their own children. The NCADI clearinghouse, and many othe= r resources exist for that purpose. I presumed the book would be aimed two= audiences. One would be people like those on this list. That is, people = who are trying to promote healthy youth and healthy communities by creating= conditions in which these things can be achieved. The other would be deci= sion makers and informed members of the community who might be concerned ab= out substance abuse, but not be sure what to do about it. For that purpose= , for me, the book would focus on harnessing the principles of asset develo= pment to address the specific problem of drug abuse. It would be a way to = convey the message that asset development is not just something that is "ni= ce to have" but something which can help communities solve some very real p= roblems they are concerned about. = = = ________________________________ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@= lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Meg Crady Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:20 PM To: Mel Tremper Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: Re: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion-= -abook on Substance Abuse = Diedra - = I like your thoughts -- = May I ask your ideas on also including prescription drugs? Currently wher= e I live there is a HUGE problem with abuse from drugs readily available in= tweens & teens homes. = Meg On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Silbert, Diedra = wrote: Kate, I would suggest emphasizing the most commonly abused substances-alcohol, to= bacco, and marijuana. I would also include info on the others, especially = on huffing. Lots of parents could use the info and even though the others = are less common, you never know who might be seeking info and whose life it= could impact. There definitely are other resources available for parents = related to identifying drug use in their children, but Search could have it= s own unique audience and angle by approaching it from an Assets perspectiv= e. I think that could be very useful for parents who sometimes, out of fea= r, take actions which are more punitive than boundary-setting, values- and = relationship-based, and Asset-building! = Diedra Silbert Prevention and Mentoring Supervisor Coconino County Juvenile Court Services 1001 E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 226-5431 dsilbert@courts.az.gov = From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@= lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Kate Brielmaier Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:59 AM To: Silbert, Diedra = Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--abo= ok on Substance Abuse = = Hello all! Search Institute Press recently put out a customer survey, and in it we ask= ed people what kinds of topics they'd like us to publish about. We received= a lot of comments recommending that we publish a practical guide to help t= eachers, youth leaders, and caring adults identify and deal with youth and = substance abuse, which we think is a great idea. What we'd like to know is: = If we did a book on youth and substance abuse, what "substances" do you thi= nk we should include? Alcohol and tobacco? Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? "Other drugs" by themselves? And are there any drugs in particular you think we should focus on? (Mariju= ana? Meth?) You can send your answers directly to me at kateb@search-institute.org Thanks so much for your help! Kate -- = Kate Brielmaier Editor kateb@search-institute.org 612-399-0225 Activities on the Go: One-on-One Fun for Kids and Adults Check out this handy new resource for adults who want quick and easy ideas = for interacting with kids: https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/Activities_on_the_Go_p/0344-w.htm _______________________________________________ HCHYlist mailing list To unsubscribe, view list archives, or change options, go to: http://lists.= search-institute.org/mailman/options/hchylist/meg.crady@gmail.com = -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090= 812/bd69818b/attachment.htm From MClark936 at aol.com Thu Aug 13 07:59:56 2009 From: MClark936 at aol.com (MClark936@aol.com) Date: Thu Aug 13 08:49:50 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your on Substance Abuse Message-ID: U2tpcHBlZCBjb250ZW50IG9mIHR5cGUgbXVsdGlwYXJ0L3JlbGF0ZWQ= From gtbtmolly at aol.com Thu Aug 13 08:05:40 2009 From: gtbtmolly at aol.com (gtbtmolly@aol.com) Date: Thu Aug 13 08:59:17 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--a book on Substance Abuse In-Reply-To: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> References: <9239004b0908100858l655c11e6vb04cb7364f7d1905@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <8CBEA2DE4A0024C-1724-56B@WEBMAIL-DY15.sysops.aol.com> I like the idea of identifying particular drugs, since communities often have a specific drug problem (ours in North Georgia is meth)- but obviously it's all related. And I think that alternative activities or stress-relieving activities should be included: yoga, meditation, hiking, along with how these activities can help reduce drug use. Kids need to be comfortable and confident in their own ability to make their own decisions about drug use, and not be swayed by peer pressure - a huge problem for teens. So this issue bears inclusion as well. Molly Schultz, Master Trainer/Prevention Ed Specialist Childhelp 659 Henderson Dr., Ste H (send mail to P.O. Box 1960), Cartersville, GA 30120 ofc: 770-607-9111 or toll-free: 800-245-1527 National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) email: gtbtmolly@aol.com / mschultz@childhelp.org -----Original Message----- From: Kate Brielmaier To: gtbtmolly@aol.com Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Sent: Mon, Aug 10, 2009 11:58 am Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your opinion--a book on Substance Abuse Hello all! Search Institute Press recently put out a customer survey, and in it we asked people what kinds of topics they'd like us to publish about. We received a lot of comments recommending that we publish a practical guide to help teachers, youth leaders, and caring adults identify and deal with youth and substance abuse, which we think is a great idea. What we'd like to know is: If we did a book on youth and substance abuse, what "substances" do you think we should include? Alcohol and tobacco? Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? "Other drugs" by themselves? And are there any drugs in particular you think we should focus on? (Marijuana? Meth?) You can send your answers directly to me at kateb@search-institute.org Thanks so much for your help! Kate -- Kate Brielmaier Editor kateb@search-institute.org 612-399-0225 Activities on the Go: One-on-One Fun for Kids and Adults Check out this handy new resource for adults who want quick and easy ideas for interacting with kids: https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/Activities_on_the_Go_p/0344-w.htm _______________________________________________ HCHYlist mailing list To unsubscribe, view list archives, or change options, go to: http://lists.search-institute.org/mailman/options/hchylist/gtbtmolly%40aol.com From amckinle at cisco.com Thu Aug 13 09:03:13 2009 From: amckinle at cisco.com (Amy Mckinley -X (amckinle - Husted Communications at Cisco)) Date: Thu Aug 13 09:53:04 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for youropinion--abook on Substance Abuse In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I place children in the US foster care system with adoptive families and work with a lot of substance and mental health issues. I'd add to that list the following: 1] advise parents to look closely at their own behaviors and what they might be modeling - particularly around substance use/abuse 2] be aware that some mental health diagnoses [like ADD, bipolar] are self-medicated by substance use. Cocaine or excessive alcohol use can be a way to achieve balance if a child has severe ADD, for example. So be open to the fact that a child could be self-medicating something that could be better addressed in postive ways by diagnosing the issue, getting the child in support groups so they can better understand how their brain works and the positive ways they can modify their behaviors I'm not advocating for diagnosing kids with things they don't have but if you have a kid heavily self-medicating, there could be something going on biologically. I see parents who are afraid of what it all means and don't get kids the help they need. It's hard to be the parent of a child with mental illness but I think it's harder to look back 20 years later and realize help could have been accessed but wasn't - particularly if a child commits suicide or does something else drastic [which does happen]. Sorry for the downer ! ________________________________ From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of ROSYPAT@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:00 AM To: Amy Mckinley -X (amckinle - Husted Communications at Cisco) Cc: hchylist@lists.search-institute.org Subject: Re: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for youropinion--abook on Substance Abuse List Serve Friends, I recently had about the same conversation with my friend at the Council for Alcohol and Drugs here in Houston. When the question came out, I was interested in the responses but didn't feel as qualified as my friend Karen McWhorter to respond. So I asked her what she thought. I would like to share her response. Here it is. I agree with the most recent response - I think parents need to be aware of ALL of the types of drugs kids are using....and WHY they are using them. To numb pain, to fit in, stress, etc. While parents need to be informed of what types of drugs there are out there that kids are using (especially prescription drugs) the way I see the assets leading prevention efforts is to link the assets to the information that is out there and show how - when we build specific ones - they act as protective factors. It's very clear that the most effective ways to reduce your teens drug use are to do the following things: 1. set boundaries - COMMUNICATE with your kids what your values are about their using drugs 2. know where your kids ARE and WHAT they are doing - knowing who their friends are is HUGE - birds of a feather really do flock together 3. limit access to misused substances (prescription drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, aerosol sprays, etc.) 4. build a positive relationship with your children - EAT DINNER TOGETHER!!! 5. get your kids involved in community activities - the less unstructured, unsupervised time your kids have, the better Those are the top 5. If you do these things, it covers all the substances. But to be an informed parent of ALL the things that are out there is extremely important. Does that help? :-) Karen Karen P. McWhorter, LMSW, CPS Director, Prevention Resources and Services The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston 303 Jackson Hill St. Houston, Tx 77007 (office) 281-200-9321 ~ (fax) 713-838-9351 www.council-houston.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090813/150d16f0/attachment.htm From deborah1701 at fishernyberg.com Thu Aug 13 11:56:14 2009 From: deborah1701 at fishernyberg.com (Deborah Fisher) Date: Thu Aug 13 12:46:11 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your on Substance Abuse In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Mike, You are amazing. This approach is right on. Too often we think that = just telling kids to say no and that drugs are bad for you will make = an impression, but you have really provided an excellent perspective. I would add one more thing to this list that I've learned from my = experience watching our son deal with his own issues and that is a = quest for a spiritual experience. One wouldn't automatically make = that leap but the intensity of some drugs, like oxycontin, can pull = together several of the aspects you mention (discovery, emotional = experience, and belonging) into something akin to a profound = experience for a young person. For my son, lots of traditional talk therapy has had limited appeal = and impact. His recovery right now is totally centered on music as = his voice and vehicle for expression. I think the proposed book = should include the kinds of material you've described below and also = include information and ideas about spiritual and creative practices = as important alternatives to drugs and alcohol. Thank you for your continued work and taking the time to send such a = thoughtful and useful post! Regards, Deborah Deborah Fisher Search Institute author National Trainer, Vision Training Associates (425) 641-4785 (PST) deborah1701@fishernyberg.com To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair = convincing. Raymond Williams On Aug 13, 2009, at 5:59 AM, MClark936@aol.com wrote: > Hello All, > > Many helpful responses to this inquiry. Linda Hardman's post leans = > this thread over towards the 40 assets and creates some space for a = > more novel way of responding to substance misuse/abuse. > > The Strengths/Assets approach reminds that no goal can be the = > withdrawal of an unwanted behavior=97it must be the beginning of = > something, the presence of healthy interests, desires, goals, wants. > > It is a short view (yet entirely correct) that alcohol and drugs = > will leave anyone on the empty side. Yet, we in the helping = > professions engage in our own denial. We deny that drugs DO THINGS = > for adolescents. To compete with illicit drugs and alcohol, we = > must first come to terms with what they do=85and then endeavor to = > match these so-called perks or =93benefits=94 with the 40 assets. Allow = > me to offer seven (7) functions that alcohol and drugs offer = > youth. My past work (Clark, 1998) and work by Rosenthal (1999) = > detail these issues: > > 1. Action. Drug use is something to do. It fills a void for some = > and is a substitute for boredom. For many, it is where the action = > is. Drug use often is linked to considerable enabling, preparatory, = > and ritualistic activity. > > Keep youth in action=97physically and/or mentally. My past posting on = > this listserv of =93Dale=92s Pyramid of Experience=94 would be helpful he= re. > > 2. Discovery. Drug use provides learning and discovery experiences = > in finding out the feelings resulting from ingestion, in supposed = > self-discovery with use of =93mind expanding=94 drugs, and in the = > social and sexual experiences of the scene. > > Offer opportunities for discovery and learning. (see above) > > 3. Emotional Experience. Drugs offer fabulous feelings. They are = > ingested in the quest to feel better and gain a high. Some users = > see drugs as =93frosting on the cake=94 to make excitement and good = > times even better. For some, the risk-taking does not deter but = > enhances the excitement of it all. > > Provide genuine emotional experiences. Juvenile drug court have = > used =93emotional theatre=94 to allow a free and creative expression of = > feelings. Kids tell me in therapy that adults are not emotionally = > honest with them. Tell kids what you think when they reveal = > something or ask for advice. Don=92t be afraid to respond to them = > with genuine emotion. > > 4. Belonging. Drugs are ingested by some because it seems = > =93everyone is doing it,=94 and it is a requirement of the crowd in = > order to belong. Drugs are used by others in somewhat different = > circumstances to cope with loneliness and the lack of belonging, to = > counter the depressions of rejection. > > Foster a feeling of belonging. I am reminded of a defense attorney = > for a juvenile drug court who found donations to take drug court = > teens from San Diego=92s inner-city to a Native-American tribal = > village in the Aleutian Islands off the Alaskan coast. Culture = > shock with no radios, no television=97the =93noise=94 and rush of inner- = > city life brought to an abrupt halt. In its place was recognition, = > being =93seen=94 and affirmed by the adults in this small fishing = > village. It was transformative. The story brought tears to my eyes. > > 5. Voice. Young people tend to see drug use as an assertion of = > independence and a symbol of rebellion against authority. Some use = > drugs to exercise voice in their own affairs and some to defy = > parents, school, and the established community. > > Permit people to have a voice in what they do. Allow a voice, = > influence and ownership of programs and initiatives. I=92ve seen = > programs that are designed, implemented (and assessed for = > effectiveness) solely by adults. > > 6. Being Somebody. Many see their drug experience as self- = > elevating. They see themselves as significant somebodies because of = > their association with the drug scene. Both because of the drug- = > induced feelings and because of the esoteric creations of the media = > and other profiting enterprises, many see drug use as necessary to = > really be somebody. > > Recognize people as significant somebodies; > > 7. The Look Ahead. Drug use offers temporary escape from the = > depression of a dismal, threatening, empty look ahead=97a look ahead = > to First Period, tonight, tomorrow, or 10 years down the line. For = > many, alcohol and drugs provide something to look forward to, = > something wonderful within reach, an invitation to party and = > feeling better, no matter how poor the grades, how rotten things = > many be at home, or how dark and pointless the future. > > Give consideration to the look ahead, both in avoiding regrettable = > happenings and in leading toward happy, worthwhile things to come. > > It's a complex problem, so yes, I risk oversimplification. Somehow = > though, the =93next steps=94 from here is to connect the 40 assets to = > these seven issues. What assets respond (compete) with these so- = > called perks of alcohol and drugs? > > Best, > Mike Clark > > > > > > Michael D. Clark, MSW, LMSW > Director, Center for Strength-Based Strategies > 872 Eaton Drive > Mason, Michigan USA 48854-1346 > > phone (517)-244-0654 > fax (815)-371-2292 > email: buildmotivation@aol.com > website: www.buildmotivation.com > > _______________________________________________ > > HCHYlist mailing list > To unsubscribe, view list archives, or change options, go to: = > http://lists.search-institute.org/mailman/options/hchylist/ = > deborah1701%40fishernyberg.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090= 813/4a5b3c7f/attachment.htm From deborah1701 at fishernyberg.com Thu Aug 13 12:07:13 2009 From: deborah1701 at fishernyberg.com (Deborah Fisher) Date: Thu Aug 13 13:01:26 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for youropinion--abook on Substance Abuse In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I have read parenting materials for years that talk about modeling what you want your kid to learn and while I still believe in it as an overall concept, I've learned first hand that modeling is not a 100% guarantee of anything. I can agree that sober and/or responsible use in parents is the best starting point, but I don't believe modeling alone solves the problems we're discussing. My two big issues with my son have been about reading and sobriety, both of which is all he's ever seen in his 20 years on this planet with me. I've only seen him pick up a book for to read for pleasure maybe 2 or 3 times and my 28 years of sobriety (and attempts to teach him the perils of my family's legacy) did not stop him from using, although I do think it's helped him with his recovery. I would not like to read another book aimed at parents that makes "modeling" sound like a panacea. I do agree that substance use can be a form of self-medication for various issues. To add to the list, especially with regard to ADD/ ADHD, is a recent study that shows that nicotine actually has the same impact on the brain as Ritalin. So if a book is going to deal with self-medication issues, I think tobacco should be included. Amy I think you're right on about the difficulties parents sometimes have facing the possibility of a diagnosis of some kind with their kids that may mean medications. There are some very meaningful issues there that could be touched upon in this whole discussion within the context of the proposed book. Regards, Deborah Deborah Fisher Search Institute author National Trainer, Vision Training Associates (425) 641-4785 (PST) deborah1701@fishernyberg.com To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair convincing. Raymond Williams On Aug 13, 2009, at 7:03 AM, Amy Mckinley -X (amckinle - Husted Communications at Cisco) wrote: > I place children in the US foster care system with adoptive > families and work with a lot of substance and mental health issues. > > I'd add to that list the following: > > 1] advise parents to look closely at their own behaviors and what > they might be modeling - particularly around substance use/abuse > > 2] be aware that some mental health diagnoses [like ADD, bipolar] > are self-medicated by substance use. Cocaine or excessive alcohol > use can be a way to achieve balance if a child has severe ADD, for > example. So be open to the fact that a child could be self- > medicating something that could be better addressed in postive ways > by diagnosing the issue, getting the child in support groups so > they can better understand how their brain works and the positive > ways they can modify their behaviors > > I'm not advocating for diagnosing kids with things they don't have > but if you have a kid heavily self-medicating, there could be > something going on biologically. I see parents who are afraid of > what it all means and don't get kids the help they need. It's hard > to be the parent of a child with mental illness but I think it's > harder to look back 20 years later and realize help could have been > accessed but wasn't - particularly if a child commits suicide or > does something else drastic [which does happen]. > > Sorry for the downer ! > > From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist- > bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of ROSYPAT@aol.com > Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:00 AM > To: Amy Mckinley -X (amckinle - Husted Communications at Cisco) > Cc: hchylist@lists.search-institute.org > Subject: Re: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for > youropinion--abook on Substance Abuse > > List Serve Friends, > I recently had about the same conversation with my friend at the > Council for Alcohol and Drugs here in Houston. When the question > came out, I was interested in the responses but didn't feel as > qualified as my friend Karen McWhorter to respond. So I asked her > what she thought. I would like to share her response. > > Here it is. > > I agree with the most recent response - I think parents need to be > aware of ALL of the types of drugs kids are using....and WHY they > are using them. To numb pain, to fit in, stress, etc. While parents > need to be informed of what types of drugs there are out there that > kids are using (especially prescription drugs) the way I see the > assets leading prevention efforts is to link the assets to the > information that is out there and show how - when we build specific > ones - they act as protective factors. It's very clear that the > most effective ways to reduce your teens drug use are to do the > following things: > > 1. set boundaries - COMMUNICATE with your kids what your values > are about their using drugs > 2. know where your kids ARE and WHAT they are doing - knowing who > their friends are is HUGE - birds of a feather really do flock > together > 3. limit access to misused substances (prescription drugs, alcohol, > cigarettes, aerosol sprays, etc.) > 4. build a positive relationship with your children - EAT DINNER > TOGETHER!!! > 5. get your kids involved in community activities - the less > unstructured, unsupervised time your kids have, the better > > Those are the top 5. If you do these things, it covers all the > substances. But to be an informed parent of ALL the things that are > out there is extremely important. > > Does that help? > > :-) Karen > > > Karen P. McWhorter, LMSW, CPS > Director, Prevention Resources and Services > The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston > 303 Jackson Hill St. > Houston, Tx 77007 > (office) 281-200-9321 ~ (fax) 713-838-9351 > www.council-houston.org > _______________________________________________ > > HCHYlist mailing list > To unsubscribe, view list archives, or change options, go to: > http://lists.search-institute.org/mailman/options/hchylist/ > deborah1701%40fishernyberg.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090813/1b42fdaa/attachment.htm From DSilbert at courts.az.gov Thu Aug 13 12:13:09 2009 From: DSilbert at courts.az.gov (Silbert, Diedra) Date: Thu Aug 13 13:16:13 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I love when this list comes alive like this!! I've forwarded Michael Clark's ideas, and now Deborah Fisher's too, to all staff at Coconino County Juvenile Court in Flagstaff, AZ. These are the ideas the POs in particular often need when they're frustrated by choices the youth on their caseloads are making. Thanks for so many of you chiming in!! Diedra From: hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org [mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Deborah Fisher Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 9:56 AM To: Silbert, Diedra Cc: Michael Clark; Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: Re: HCHY List: Search Institute Press is looking for your on Substance Abuse Dear Mike, You are amazing. This approach is right on. Too often we think that just telling kids to say no and that drugs are bad for you will make an impression, but you have really provided an excellent perspective. I would add one more thing to this list that I've learned from my experience watching our son deal with his own issues and that is a quest for a spiritual experience. One wouldn't automatically make that leap but the intensity of some drugs, like oxycontin, can pull together several of the aspects you mention (discovery, emotional experience, and belonging) into something akin to a profound experience for a young person. For my son, lots of traditional talk therapy has had limited appeal and impact. His recovery right now is totally centered on music as his voice and vehicle for expression. I think the proposed book should include the kinds of material you've described below and also include information and ideas about spiritual and creative practices as important alternatives to drugs and alcohol. Thank you for your continued work and taking the time to send such a thoughtful and useful post! Regards, Deborah Deborah Fisher Search Institute author National Trainer, Vision Training Associates (425) 641-4785 (PST) deborah1701@fishernyberg.com To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair convincing. Raymond Williams On Aug 13, 2009, at 5:59 AM, MClark936@aol.com wrote: Hello All, Many helpful responses to this inquiry. Linda Hardman's post leans this thread over towards the 40 assets and creates some space for a more novel way of responding to substance misuse/abuse. The Strengths/Assets approach reminds that no goal can be the withdrawal of an unwanted behavior-it must be the beginning of something, the presence of healthy interests, desires, goals, wants. It is a short view (yet entirely correct) that alcohol and drugs will leave anyone on the empty side. Yet, we in the helping professions engage in our own denial. We deny that drugs DO THINGS for adolescents. To compete with illicit drugs and alcohol, we must first come to terms with what they do...and then endeavor to match these so-called perks or "benefits" with the 40 assets. Allow me to offer seven (7) functions that alcohol and drugs offer youth. My past work (Clark, 1998) and work by Rosenthal (1999) detail these issues: 1. Action. Drug use is something to do. It fills a void for some and is a substitute for boredom. For many, it is where the action is. Drug use often is linked to considerable enabling, preparatory, and ritualistic activity. * Keep youth in action-physically and/or mentally. My past posting on this listserv of "Dale's Pyramid of Experience" would be helpful here. 2. Discovery. Drug use provides learning and discovery experiences in finding out the feelings resulting from ingestion, in supposed self-discovery with use of "mind expanding" drugs, and in the social and sexual experiences of the scene. * Offer opportunities for discovery and learning. (see above) 3. Emotional Experience. Drugs offer fabulous feelings. They are ingested in the quest to feel better and gain a high. Some users see drugs as "frosting on the cake" to make excitement and good times even better. For some, the risk-taking does not deter but enhances the excitement of it all. * Provide genuine emotional experiences. Juvenile drug court have used "emotional theatre" to allow a free and creative expression of feelings. Kids tell me in therapy that adults are not emotionally honest with them. Tell kids what you think when they reveal something or ask for advice. Don't be afraid to respond to them with genuine emotion. 4. Belonging. Drugs are ingested by some because it seems "everyone is doing it," and it is a requirement of the crowd in order to belong. Drugs are used by others in somewhat different circumstances to cope with loneliness and the lack of belonging, to counter the depressions of rejection. * Foster a feeling of belonging. I am reminded of a defense attorney for a juvenile drug court who found donations to take drug court teens from San Diego's inner-city to a Native-American tribal village in the Aleutian Islands off the Alaskan coast. Culture shock with no radios, no television-the "noise" and rush of inner-city life brought to an abrupt halt. In its place was recognition, being "seen" and affirmed by the adults in this small fishing village. It was transformative. The story brought tears to my eyes. 5. Voice. Young people tend to see drug use as an assertion of independence and a symbol of rebellion against authority. Some use drugs to exercise voice in their own affairs and some to defy parents, school, and the established community. * Permit people to have a voice in what they do. Allow a voice, influence and ownership of programs and initiatives. I've seen programs that are designed, implemented (and assessed for effectiveness) solely by adults. 6. Being Somebody. Many see their drug experience as self-elevating. They see themselves as significant somebodies because of their association with the drug scene. Both because of the drug-induced feelings and because of the esoteric creations of the media and other profiting enterprises, many see drug use as necessary to really be somebody. * Recognize people as significant somebodies; 7. The Look Ahead. Drug use offers temporary escape from the depression of a dismal, threatening, empty look ahead-a look ahead to First Period, tonight, tomorrow, or 10 years down the line. For many, alcohol and drugs provide something to look forward to, something wonderful within reach, an invitation to party and feeling better, no matter how poor the grades, how rotten things many be at home, or how dark and pointless the future. * Give consideration to the look ahead, both in avoiding regrettable happenings and in leading toward happy, worthwhile things to come. It's a complex problem, so yes, I risk oversimplification. Somehow though, the "next steps" from here is to connect the 40 assets to these seven issues. What assets respond (compete) with these so-called perks of alcohol and drugs? Best, Mike Clark Michael D. Clark, MSW, LMSW Director, Center for Strength-Based Strategies 872 Eaton Drive Mason, Michigan USA 48854-1346 phone (517)-244-0654 fax (815)-371-2292 email: buildmotivation@aol.com website: www.buildmotivation.com ________________________________ _______________________________________________ HCHYlist mailing list To unsubscribe, view list archives, or change options, go to: http://lists.search-institute.org/mailman/options/hchylist/deborah1701%40fishernyberg.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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An excerpt from the article reads: "Keep Me Safe at Home and in My Community" has six chapters, on safety at home, with strangers, in the street, in the car, on the playground and at the swimming pool. The book is aimed at ages 2 through 8, and Adler says the chapter format allows parents, or older siblings, to deal with one topic at a time. She made the chapters brief to appeal to children who typically have short attention spans. http://www.gazette.net/stories/08122009/entemon105902_32529.shtml -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090814/39aa9682/attachment.htm From mtremper at jbsinternational.com Tue Aug 18 12:58:40 2009 From: mtremper at jbsinternational.com (Mel Tremper) Date: Tue Aug 18 13:49:23 2009 Subject: HCHY List: workforce investment area grants Message-ID: I came across this as part of a workforce investment area request for proposals. The focus of this federal program is most definitely job readiness and employment improvement, but at least in some cases there is potential for broader youth development. I am not sure how representative this state's approach is of the approach other states take to this sort of project, but it might be worthwhile for community based asset folks to look into workforce investment projects in their communities. Proposal designs should reflect recognized youth development principles that emphasize the cognitive, social, and behavioral competencies that help youth succeed as adults. Effective proposers adopt an asset-based approach in which services are personalized and focus on developing the individual strengths and interests of each youth. In keeping with these principles, proposers must also promote positive relationships among adult staff and youth participants, and provide the support and follow-up services needed to address the range of individual challenges participants confront. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090818/3c03c508/attachment.htm From mtremper at jbsinternational.com Tue Aug 18 13:15:34 2009 From: mtremper at jbsinternational.com (Mel Tremper) Date: Tue Aug 18 14:06:15 2009 Subject: HCHY List: free toolkit for managing skilled volunteers Message-ID: This might be useful to many list members. You need to complete a simple, free, registration form and then this and other tools are yours. http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/news/non-profit-readiness-toolki t Nonprofit Readiness Toolkit: How to prepare your organization for pro bono volunteers as a new resource from the Corporation for National and Community Service designed to assist nonprofit organizations to assess the internal need and readiness of organizations to leverage pro bono volunteers and to manage pro bono projects to benefit both the volunteer and the organization. Pro bono volunteers are those who bring a high level of technical skill to volunteer assignments. The old model of a long term commitment to appear at your agency for a given number of hours on a regular basis for an unlimited period of time is not what these professional, highly skilled volunteers are looking for. This requires a major mind shift for you as the manager of volunteers and for your agency at the senior management level. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090818/404c9707/attachment.htm From Beth.Dawson at remingtoncollege.edu Wed Aug 19 12:12:06 2009 From: Beth.Dawson at remingtoncollege.edu (Beth.Dawson@remingtoncollege.edu) Date: Wed Aug 19 13:02:47 2009 Subject: HCHY List: workforce investment area grants In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I strongly encourage community based asset folks to look into workforce investment projects in their communities! I sit on the Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Workforce Investment Board Youth Council committee. Our board is responsible to oversee funding that is available for youth programming under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), which is a federal program available in every state. These programs are a wonderful resource that are designed specifically for the at-risk, low-income population. We are going through our RFP process right now and included in our RFP are the Search Institute's 40 Assets, as well as the workforce study "Are They Really Ready to Work? Employers' Perspectives on the Basic Knowledge and Applied Skills of New Entrants to the 21st Century U.S. Workforce". Proposers are instructed to design programs that address both of these sources. WIA programs are designed to serve in-school and out-of-school youth ages 14-21. Under the Workforce Investment Act, students must have access to ten elements that include: tutoring, alternative education, summer employment, work experience, occupational skills training, leadership development, mentoring, comprehensive guidance, follow-up services, and supportive services. WIA common measure include: 1.) Placement in Employment or Education, 2.) Attainment of a Degree or Certificate, 3.) Literacy and Numeracy Gains. Although WIA is designed specifically for work-readiness and 21st century skills, there certainly is potential for broader youth development. I submitted a proposal in response to the RFP on behalf of my employer (Remington College- Cleveland West campus), called the Young Polished Professionals (YPP). If awarded a contract, the YPP program will serve 725 eleventh and twelfth grade students in an inner-city Cleveland high school, with 95% of the student population coming from economically disadvantaged homes. The YPP program is a comprehensive program that includes life-skills, work-place skills, career development and exploration, service learning, and leadership development. Realizing that most of our students come from families that are not participating in the workforce, Remington College will step up to the challenge by not only impacting students, but enhancing the economic sustainability of the entire family by offering GED services (at no cost) and access to post-secondary. education. Beth Dawson Director of Workforce Development Remington College, Cleveland & Cleveland West (440)777-2560- Office (440)777-3238- Fax (440)522-6390- Mobile "Leaders aren't born they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that's the price we'll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal." -Vince Lombardi From: Mel Tremper [mailto:mtremper@jbsinternational.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 1:59 PM To: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Subject: HCHY List: workforce investment area grants I came across this as part of a workforce investment area request for proposals. The focus of this federal program is most definitely job readiness and employment improvement, but at least in some cases there is potential for broader youth development. I am not sure how representative this state's approach is of the approach other states take to this sort of project, but it might be worthwhile for community based asset folks to look into workforce investment projects in their communities. Proposal designs should reflect recognized youth development principles that emphasize the cognitive, social, and behavioral competencies that help youth succeed as adults. Effective proposers adopt an asset-based approach in which services are personalized and focus on developing the individual strengths and interests of each youth. In keeping with these principles, proposers must also promote positive relationships among adult staff and youth participants, and provide the support and follow-up services needed to address the range of individual challenges participants confront. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.search-institute.org/pipermail/hchylist/attachments/20090819/729ee8db/attachment.htm From sand8020 at comcast.net Sat Aug 22 21:35:06 2009 From: sand8020 at comcast.net (Shelby Andress) Date: Sat Aug 22 22:25:46 2009 Subject: HCHY List: Shelby's new e-mail address Message-ID: <4A90AADA.8030108@comcast.net> Please note my new e-mail address: sand8020@comcast.net Thank you. Shelby Andress -- I. Shelby Andress, Inc. 8020 Wynnwood Road Minneapolis, MN 55427 Phone 763-513-5900 Fax 763-513-5994 sand8020@comcast.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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