Stop the Bleed
Unfortunately, people can end up bleeding in a lot of situations—whether a car accident, a mass shooting, or a knife injury in the kitchen. If more people knew how to respond to these situations, many lives could be saved…
For Teens
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Thanksgiving, Turkeys, and Tall Tales
This week I want to encourage you to be thankful for the people in your life. When Thanksgiving Day comes and you gather with friends or family, hug those around you one more time. Listen to the familiar stories one more time.
Soldiers, Scars, and Self-Confidence
Be confident in who you are and what you can accomplish, but also know that your self-esteem isn’t tied to your present belief about yourself.
Contentment, the Container Challenge, and a Cautionary Tale
The older I get, the more I realize that I don’t need things. I’d rather have experiences with people, and I want to make sure they know that I appreciate them and am thankful for their presence in my life.
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Fall Festivities, Funny Guys, and Fear of Failure
We have finally made it to that long-awaited October holiday, Halloween. Sunday night is sure to be a lot of fun. I hope your family enjoys the traditions you’ve created for this fall celebration.
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Autumn, Anger, and Advocacy
The wisdom I wish to impart to you this week is about advocating for your own health needs. … You know your own body, and it’s important to speak up if something seems abnormal.
Gas Stations, Greed, and a Getaway Vehicle
My “tank empty” warning light came on 13 miles from the next turn of my trip, where I knew for certain I could find fuel. I had no idea if I had enough reserve gas in the tank to make it to the closest gas station…
Hot Drinks, Halloween, and Helping Others
What I want you to see is that if everyone in the world would pick just ONE THING that matters to them and then would step in and help, the world would be a kinder place.
How to Protect Yourself from Physical Danger
(The presenter for this teen workshop was Lieutenant Daniel Francis, who has been working for 15 years in the Chattanooga Police Department. He is also an instructor for basic self-defense.) The very best way to protect your personal safety is to develop the following four strategies: (1) risk awareness, (2) risk reduction, (3) risk recognition, and (4)
How to Talk So Others Will Listen
The way we communicate is very important, because it gives other people one of their first impressions of us and is a key tool for building healthy relationships. Our communication skills demonstrate the level of respect we have for ourselves, our friends, our family, and others we meet.