Volume 1, Issue 4
109 West Main Street
Whiteville, North Carolina 28472

December 2021
Resilient Columbus is a task force of local leaders who address the issues of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and build resiliency in Columbus County. Our mission is to promote resilience in Columbus County through the education and engagement of community members regarding the life-long impacts of adverse childhood experiences.

The Resilient Columbus Steering Committee meets every first Wednesday via zoom at 2:00 p.m.

The Resilient Columbus Coalition meets every fourth Tuesday via zoom at 10:00 a.m.

Gratitude and Resilience


In November, 20 Minutes for the NEXT 20 Years of Your LIFE, a video highlighting Oprah Winfrey, was shared with the Resilient Columbus Coalition. The video gave advice on self-care, gratitude and resilience.

To view the video click below:




On December 1, a Ted Talk with Charles Hunt was shared with the Resilient Columbus Steering Committee. What Trauma taught me about Resilience was a very informative message about his life's journey, overcoming trauma and being resilient.
To view the video click below:
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RESILIENCE FILM
The Resilient Columbus coalition, in conjunction with Columbus County Partnership of Children (Smart Start), partnered with the local faith community on November 18, to host a screening of the film, Resilience: The Biology of Stress and The Science of Hope. The landmark Kaiser Permanente ACEs Study is highlighted in the film, along with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, Surgeon General of California.
Future screenings are planned.

If you would like to see this film or host a screening for your agency or faith congregation, call 910-499-4548.
Columbus County Board of Education
The school board approved on November 8, 2021 for Resilient Columbus to share marketing resources with students and their families.

Resilient Columbus provided Columbus County Board of Education with a Wellness Day Training Opportunity. Below is the agenda for Take the Challenge. The interactive agenda guided the staff of the county schools system through exercises in relaxation, self-care, trauma and resilience.


Columbus County Schools - Resilience Day Training
Take the Challenge AGENDA
11-12-21

1.                  Five Minute Morning Breathing Routine Self-Care activity

Take the Challenge and practice relaxation prior to any stressful situation at work for example meeting with an angry parent or entering into a stressful meeting

2.                  Dr. Nadine Burke Harris & Oprah Discuss the Impact of ACEs
Take the Challenge and learn more about ACEs and Resiliency. What is your number story?

3.                  My philosophy for a happy life | Sam Berns |
Take the Challenge to live the philosophy to have a Happy Life.
How can we teach our students this philosophy?
 
4.                  Cultivating Resilience - Trauma in Schools Podcast
Take the Challenge of becoming a Trauma-Informed school. What would that look like?

 
5.                  Ways to Reduce Stress in your Life
Take the Challenge to find your inner strength and resilience. How do you deal with your stressful life?
Attached is a Stress Buster Sheet.

6.                  Never Too Old to Dance [Can't Stop the Feeling!]
Take the Challenge and play the video two times and dance along.

Health Benefits of Dancing
Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes.
Dancing has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including:
●       Improved Condition of Your Heart and Lungs
●       Increased Muscular Strength, Endurance and Motor Fitness
●       Increased Aerobic Fitness
●       Improved Muscle Tone and Strength
●       Weight Management
●       Stronger Bones and Reduced Risk of Osteoporosis
●       Better Coordination, Agility and Flexibility
●       Improved Balance and Spatial Awareness
●       Increased Physical Confidence
●       Improved Mental Functioning
●       Improved General and Psychological Well-being
●       Greater Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem
●       Better Social Skills

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/dance-health-benefits#bhc-content
 
Take the Challenge to have an enjoyable weekend!
Information provided by: Jai Robinson, Resilient Columbus Outreach Coordinator
                                        Columbus County Partnership for Children (Smart Start)
                                         109 W Main Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
                                         910.642.8226 Tel / 910.642.8494 Fax
                                         Jai.Robinson@columbussmartstart.org
Thank you to the 32 Partners who completed the Milestone Data Tracker Survey. We appreciate your support.
Next Meeting Dates

January 25, 2022 - 10 a.m.
February 22, 2022 - 10 a.m.

We wish each and everyone of you a Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year!
Click on the text box for the most up to date list of CCPC Staff Contact Information.
Amazon makes it SO EASY to donate to Columbus County Partnership for Children with each purchase you make.

Here is how it works: Click the link (smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1966108) and choose Columbus County Partnership for Children as your charitable organization on the AmazonSmile "supporting" banner along the top left of the page. On your laptop or computer, visit smile.amazon.com and bookmark it to your favorites or sidebar. Use the AmazonSmile bookmark whenever you shop on Amazon.

On your mobile device, visit smile.amazon.com and add it as a shortcut to your home screen. Amazon’s mobile apps don’t work with AmazonSmile so be sure to use the shortcut on your home screen to launch AmazonSmile in your mobile browser before purchasing the items in your cart.
Your donation is a great way to get involved with the community and the best way to make a difference in the future of a child. Columbus County Partnership for Children accepts donations of services, products, and monetary contributions.

Donations are tax deductible to the extent
allowed by law.