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Leading the Conversation: Sources of Strength at AAS Conference

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This month, Sources of Strength had the honor of leading three powerful sessions at the American Association of Suicidology Conference in Columbus, Ohio, where thought leaders, practitioners, and researchers gathered to advance suicide prevention efforts nationwide. We kicked off with a 4-hour Workplace Wellness Training that participants called “the best session they had attended.”The session …

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Strength in Connection: Adapting Sources of Strength for Predominantly Pacific Islander Communities

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Strength in Connection: Adapting Sources of Strength for Predominantly Pacific Islander Communities A powerful study has provided compelling evidence of the effectiveness of Sources of Strength in promoting student well-being and resilience. This research, funded by the National Institute of Health, highlights not only the program’s success but also the importance of adapting it to …

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Manitoba Rising Strong: How Youth Harness Strength, Wisdom, and Resilience to Overcome Adversity

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As national trainers with Sources of Strength, we are gifted with the opportunity to travel across Canada, stepping into schools and communities to witness the extraordinary resilience of young people. These experiences offer us profound insights into the vast spectrum of challenges and triumphs that shape their lives. Resilience in the Face of Adversity On …

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How Moorhead Schools Use Sources of Strength for Vaping Prevention

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Sources of Strength has a deep evidence base in suicide prevention, but its impact goes far beyond that. Schools across the country use Sources of Strength to promote well-being in many ways, including preventing substance misuse like vaping. By empowering students, fostering resilience, and encouraging positive peer influence, the program offers a proactive approach to …

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Minnesota Schools Strengthen Student Mental Health with Project AWARE Funding

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This blog is based on an article originally published by Jesse White in the Mesabi Tribune Read the full article here. Minnesota schools are taking a proactive approach to student mental health, prioritizing well-being and resilience through sustainable, evidence-based prevention programs. Thanks to funding from SAMHSA’s Project AWARE grant, nearly 80 students from St. Louis …

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Strength in Schools: How Sources of Strength Ohio is Changing Lives

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Peer leadership and meaningful connections can save lives. A new study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reveals that the Sources of Strength prevention model reduces suicide attempts among high school students by an astonishing 29%.  For nearly 30 years, Sources of Strength …

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Sources of Strength Elementary Coaches Training: Engaging, Effective, and Impactful

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“It was interactive and NOT boring.” That’s how one attendee from our Georgia training described the experience—and honestly, we got a kick out of this! At Sources of Strength, we believe in creating training spaces that are engaging, effective, and deeply connected to the real-world needs of schools and communities. Our Elementary Coaches Training is …

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