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WEBINAR: Mind Matters: An Intervention for Substance Use and Misuse Prevention

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Mind Matters An Intervention for Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Youth across the nation are dealing with trauma and toxic stress like never before. Many times, their response is to act out or to start using. Parents, teachers, peers, family members, and the community can be frustrated by these behaviors and respond in negative ways, which can make matters worse. How can we help our young people make healthy decisions that are not based on emotional dysregulation or a response to trauma? We can educate them to recognize and regulate their emotions! This is currently being done in Gila Count Arizona with the evidence-based program, Mind Matters. Arizona Youth Partnership is currently using Mind Matters in their Diversion Program, funded by Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Families, in Gila County, Arizona schools. Students are referred to the Diversion Program who are at risk for substance issues based on excessive absences from...

WEBINAR: Helping Healers Heal by Completing the Stress Cycle

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Helping Healers Heal by Completing the Stress Cycle Why do we as youth development professionals often feel stuck? Attend this webinar to learn skills to move through the entire stress cycle rather than being stuck in tension, which can cause harm to the mind and body over time. Practicing evidence-based techniques will help you truly relax and then reenergize, so you can be grounded and present for the youth you support. Techniques learned can also be taught to youth to build resilience. The Team at “IN WITH OUT” provides meaningful experiences that foster reflection, create connections, and inspire action. Through the process of Reflection (In), Connection (With), and Action (Out), we support providers in finding and sustaining wellness so that they can more effectively support others. Objectives: Participants will be able to understand: Understand the neurobiology of stress. Learn and practice several evidence-based strategies to complete the stress cycle. Discuss how...

WEBINAR: New Program! Project WITH — Stories About Love, Life, and Relationships for System-Involved Youth

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New Program! Project WITH Stories About Love, Life, and Relationships for System-Involved Youth Young people's ability to form healthy relationships is significantly influenced by the examples they witness and the guidance they receive. Unfortunately, when youth become involved with the justice or child welfare systems, their opportunities to learn and practice these crucial skills are often disrupted. Project WITH is designed to change that! Join us as we explore this brand-new, research-based curriculum, tailored for system-involved youth aged 15-24 as it delivers engaging healthy relationship education through relatable storytelling. In 12 lessons, Project WITH empowers participants to explore the impact of "who they do life with" while equipping them with the knowledge and skills to build and nurture meaningful relationships. Objectives: Participants will: Discover Project WITH Explore its “Big Ideas” Understand the program’s theory of change Learn how Project WITH strengthens protective factors and builds essential assets Presenter: John Lewis,...