Guest Blogger – Tom McCollum: Making WhyTry Work for You Tom’s Story with WhyTry One of the great things about the WhyTry program is its versatility. The program was designed to be adapted and changed in order to meet the unique and diverse needs of students around the world. Tom McCollum, of Oxnard, California, shared with us a …
Teachers, Counselors, Social Workers – and the Defense Mechanisms We Use Introduction Working with youth isn’t always easy. As children begin to test their boundaries, challenging our authority and expanding their understanding of themselves, they can absolutely push us to our limits. This can lead to stress, anger, depression, and disengagement in educators. By letting our emotions get …
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What Malala Yousafzai Can Teach Us About Street Resilience About Malala Yousafzai In October of 2014, Malala Yousafzai became, at the age of 17, the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. “Malala” has quickly become one of the most recognized names and faces in the world. She is the center of a worldwide movement for …
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Ask A Trainer: WhyTry Corrections and Implementation in Justice System Settings Introduction – Story from a Trainer I was first introduced to the WhyTry program in 2002. At that time I had been a Juvenile Probation Officer for 14 years. When I saw the visual metaphors used and key concepts emphasized in WhyTry, I knew immediately that …
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3 Creative Tips for Getting Students Excited Before School Starts Back Up Again Introduction While you may be dreading the return of school this fall, chances are your students haven’t even thought about it. This makes for a great opportunity for you! Are you ready to get them – and yourself – excited about the …
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