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Focus On Resilience In Wake of School Shootings
Each year, one of the administrators from the middle school tells a story to incoming parents. The story involves a chrysalis that is struggling to turn into a butterfly and a kind person who, after seeing the painful process, decides to help remove it from its binds. The problem is that it is in the…
A New Strategy For Bullying: Teaching Resilience
The media is filled with news about bullying. The question is, does all of the attention help to decrease the bullying? Unfortunately, the answer is not clear.
Chris Waddell: Life Lessons in Resilience
Last week I was honored to be able to spend each day traveling to different schools with Chris Waddell as he presents his Nametags program. Chris, a good friend from Middlebury College, started doing Nametags three years ago when he launched his foundation, One-Revolution.
Jaycee Dugard – Hell On Earth and Resilience
I have been fascinated with the Jaycee Dugard case since the media ran with it many weeks ago. A small, beautiful, innocent child, being held captive for 18 YEARS. Eighteen years, much of it spent in a backyardtent and shed that resembled something out of a horror movie. But it didnt end with an eighteen year captivation. Raped over and over again by her kidnapper, she mothered two children in the process, Angel now15, and Starlit now11.
How Shelters Environment Influence Dog Health: Vet-Backed Insights
Shelters play a vital role in providing safety, structure, and a second chance for abandoned or homeless animals. However, even well-managed facilities face challenges that can impact shelter dog health, particularly when intake numbers are high and resources are limited. Many shelters rely on veterinary teams with diverse backgrounds—including professionals transitioning from veterinary jobs to maintain…