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So Thankful for You!
We are so thankful for you and everything you do to make schools better places for students, staff, and parents.
~The WISH Center Team~
Tracy Herlitzke
Christine Kleiman
Jackie Schoening
Lynn Verage
Carol Zabel
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WISH Center Team
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Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference Recap
Thanks to everyone who took time to attend the 2016 Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference December 7-9. Here are some highlights:
- Sara Daniel and Pam Black provided resources for schools to use to become trauma-sensitive.
- A number of workshops with tools for nurturing self care and building emotional resiliency in staff. See handouts.
- DPI is developing videos to demonstrate how restorative practices circles can be used for community building, problem solving, and for teaching academic content. Definitely more to come in a future newsletter when they are completed.
- A sincere thank you to the 46 presenters who shared their hard work and passion for reducing barriers to learning.
- Next year's conference will be held December 7-8, 2017, at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton.
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Just in Time Trauma Trainings Offered around the State
In partnership with the DPI, the WISH Center is sponsoring a number of Just in Time Trauma Trainings around the state. Dr. Donna Rifken, from Community Care Resources & Programs will facilitate the day. You will be introduced to research and interventions showing how frequent bursts of targeted physical activity, mindfulness, and gratitude practices can build resilience in learning brains. See the
flyer for more information.
Just In Time: Strategies to Support Resiliency and Address Trauma Among Youth
- January 13, 2017, Metropolis, Eau Claire (Full)
- February 16, 2017, Rogers Memorial-Brown Deer
- March 15, 2017, CESA #9, Tomahawk
- April 11, 2017, CESA #2, Whitewater
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New WI Epi Report on AODA Available
The Wisconsin Epidemiological Profile on Alcohol and Other Drugs, 2016, is a compilation of data from various sources. The indicators cover substance abuse, misuse, and abuse as well as the resulting consequences. County-level data tables are included when available to assist in developing local needs assessments.
Summary:
- Alcohol Use Remains High
- Consequences of Alcohol Consumption Outpace National Rates
- Patterns of Other Drug Use Follow National Trends
- Deaths Due to Improper Drug Use Increase
- Positive Trends Emerging
Five Areas of Focus
Based on the data presented in this report, DHS and its community partners are committed to addressing the following substance use issues that impact the health and safety of all state residents.
- Underage drinking (ages 12-20)
- Adult binge drinking (ages 18-34)
- Drinking among pregnant women
- Drinking and driving (especially among people ages 16-34)
- Opioid use for non-medical purposes
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WISH Center Workshops
PREPaRE Crisis Prevention and Preparedness: Comprehensive School Safety Planning (Open to all school and community partners)
Workshop 1: Focus on Crisis Planning
Workshop 2: Focus on Crisis Intervention/Recovery*
Readiness and Emergency Management for K-12 Schools
Wellness and Mindfulness as School Based Interventions
Continuing the Practice of Educating Mindfully: Resiliency for Educators
Resilience Strategies for Educators
Helping Students Through Trauma & Loss
- February 15, 2017, CESA #8, Gillett
- March 3, 2017, CESA #2, Whitewater
- June 22-23, 2017, CESA #9, Tomahawk, (2 Day Course)*
Keeping Kids Safe: Internet Safety & Emerging Drug Trends
Alcohol and Other Drug Basics Online Course*
Active Schools Core 4+ Training
Honest, Open, Proud Facilitator Training (Mental Health)
- January 17, 2017, CESA #9, Tomahawk
- February 15, 2017, CESA #5, Portage
- February 28, 2017, CESA #3, Fennimore
- March 3, 2017, CESA #7, Green Bay
- March 23, 2017, Rogers Memorial-Brown Deer
- April 11, 2017, CESA #10, Chippewa Falls
Just In Time: Strategies to Support Resiliency and Address Trauma Among Youth
- January 13, 2017, Metropolis, Eau Claire (Full)
- February 16, 2017, Rogers Memorial-Brown Deer
- March 15, 2017, CESA #9, Tomahawk
- April 11, 2017, CESA #2, Whitewater
My Sexual Health: My Future
*Graduate Credit Available for a fee through Viterbo University
All events are contingent on a minimum of participants. We are working on flyers and registration for some events. Please forward to a friend.
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Wisconsin Safe & Healthy Schools Center | 608-786-4838 | www.wishschools.org
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