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