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Thriving, Not Just Surviving What if the most powerful way to prevent future harm is to build strength and protective factors early? That’s the vision behind the Sources of Strength elementary curriculum: equip students and staff not just to avoid crises but to move through difficult times with resilience and to thrive over time. In …
Wellbeing That Lasts: Protective Factors in Elementary Students Read More »
A Program That Supports the Whole School Sources of Strength’s elementary curriculum isn’t just designed for students, it’s built with adult wellness in mind. Because when we support the people teaching the curriculum, we strengthen the entire school community. As Matt Hofmeister shared, “We’re not asking adults to implement something to students, we’re inviting them …
Curriculum Not Just for Students – Staff Wellness and Adult Engagement Read More »
Growth Mindset & Restorative Practices, More Than a Buzzword It’s easy to talk about “growth mindset” or “restorative practices” but it’s much harder to implement them in ways that stick. At Sources of Strength, we knew that if we were going to help students build these values, we had to move beyond concepts and into …
Bringing the Curriculum to Your School We’ve designed the Sources of Strength elementary curriculum to be both powerful and practical– something schools can implement in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. Whether you’re starting small or going schoolwide, there’s a pathway that fits. Matt Hofmeister explained it best: “We want people to say yes …
From Discovery to Implementation – How Schools Bring This Curriculum to Life Read More »
A Rural Strategy Rooted in Strength In 2018, ThedaCare’s Community Health Needs Assessment revealed two urgent, interconnected concerns: youth mental health and substance use. Around the same time, national data painted a grim picture—more than 30% of high school students reported prolonged sadness and more than 17% had seriously considered suicide. ThedaCare leaders didn’t just …
Hope in Rural Schools: ThedaCare’s Sources of Strength Success Read More »
Madison County Middle School’s Trusted Adult Campaign & Georgia Substance Use Prevention Day Capitol Visit The 2024–2025 school year was an exciting one for the Madison County Middle School Sources of Strength team, filled with creativity, leadership, and opportunities to share their message of hope, help, and strength. Highlighting Trusted Adults For their featured campaign …
When it comes to suicide prevention, we often think of the crucial role of crisis response.. But what happens when we focus our energy even earlier—building protective factors before someone reaches a point of crisis? That’s the heart of upstream suicide prevention, and it’s at the core of what makes Sources of Strength unique. In …
Sources of Strength a Groundbreaking and Innovative Approach Suicide Prevention At Sources of Strength, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. Our mission is to prevent suicide, bullying, and substance misuse by fostering strength, resilience, and hope. A new study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine reinforces …
Last week, Sources of Strength COO Jarrod Hindman joined leaders from across the country in Washington, D.C. for the Upstream Suicide Prevention Working Group, a national effort convened by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. This in-person summit brought together policy experts, health advocates, and nonprofit leaders for a full day of collaboration and …
Sources of Strength Helps Shape National Suicide Prevention Strategy Read More »
At the recent Thriving Schools Summit hosted by Kaiser Permanente, attendees gathered to explore ways to improve health and wellness in school communities. On a powerful panel titled Fight, Flight, or Flourish: Mitigating Fear for Better Health, two peer leaders from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) joined Assistant Principal Samantha Tolan to share the story …
