NEW RESOURCES FROM SEARCH INSTITUTE PRESS
A Quick-Start Guide to Building Assets in Your Prevention Program
by Deborah Fisher
Focusing on the power of positive relationships and promising “best practices,” this guidebook teaches prevention program leaders how to implement Developmental Assets in their organizations. It emphasizes particular prevention areas, such as early sexual activity, substance abuse, and school drop-out rates.
Helping TeensHelping Teens Handle Tough Experiences – Strategies to Foster Resilience
by Jill R. Nelson, Ph.D. & Sarah Kjos, M.Ed.
This book highlights 20 tough experiences and, using research evidence and practical experience, the authors provide information and strategies you can use to help guide a teen through troubled times. In addition to practical advice, suggestions, and tips for working with teens, each chapter also includes:
- Reproducible handouts
- Informational resources
- Contact information for relevant organizations
- Visit the book’s website at www.helping-teens.org
2008 Healthy Communities · Healthy Youth Keynote Speakers Announced
Ignite Sparks: Connect to Hope!
2008 Conference
When: November 6-8, 2008
Where: Minneapolis, MN – Hyatt Regency Hotel
The complete 2008 conference registration brochure and online registration will be available in early July . . . to order a copy of the brochure, go to our website, www.hchy.org, or call 800-888-7828.
ASSET BUILDERS FEATURED ON A MN NEWS BROADCAST
“Coloring Book Portrays Everyday People as Heroes”
Assets in The News
Children First in St. Louis Park, MN, honored local Asset Champions by creating a cartoon book based on their real-life characters . . .
FEATURED Y LIFE MAGAZINE ARTICLES BY DR. PETER BENSON
Dr. Peter Benson’s article from Y Life Magazine is just in time for the days
of summer . . .
“Turn off the TV! How to help your teenager plan a meaningful – yet fun – summer.”
Ah, summertime. A time for young people to kick back and relax, forget about the daily grind of tests and assignments, and just enjoy the leisurely life. Well, that’s true, but it will be so much more meaningful for your kids if you work with them to plan a balanced mix of structured activities and
free time . . .
(Reprinted with permission from Y Life Magazine, May 2007)
ASSET CHALLENGE WINNER OF THE MONTH
This month’s feature is from Joanne Currie, from the United Way of the Alberta Capital Region. Her story of “Constructive Use of Time” involves learning the bagpipe with her niece . . .
Read more about this and other stories on our Assets in Action Page
Do you want your asset-building story on our website? E-mail Us Your Story!
SUMMER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AT SEARCH INSTITUTE
Come visit us at Search Institute and Search Institute! Attend the Open Enrollment Trainings in Minneapolis, MN – where Peter Benson will welcome you personally . . .
Receive a $100 discount when you register for both of the following events:
- Essentials of Asset Building Training of Trainers, July 21-22
- Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers, July 24-25
