1. Community of Solutions
What we do? Help teens deal with adversity and build
resilience through idea and resource sharing in the community.
Who is the
community?
Family
Solutions / Actions…
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Listened to concerns of teens; facilitated
teen discussions with school admin &
counselors
Instrumental in the 1st & 2nd FCPS offerings
of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) class
to 48 teens
Awarded a PTSO grant to fund MHFA;
partnering with the Josh Anderson
Foundation to sustain
Building positive relationships with the
Community by focusing on what we have
in common, building on our strengths &
sharing resources
Teens
We model
Woodson Cav
Culture
Values
Proactive…Accountable…
Empathetic…Respectful
Connected
MEETINGS
Tues, Mar 11, 7:15 to 9:00 pm Mantua Swim & Tennis Club
Pentland Place, Fairfax
Begin to develop a comprehensive resource package / resilience circles;
Learn about mindfulness & ways teens foster resilience
Wed, Apr 23, 7:15 to 9:00 pm, Truro Swim Club
4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annandale
Watch the documentary Room to Breathe about a school who
implemented mindfulness
May or June, YOUR Place?
Faith
groups
What is next?
Create a package / resilience circles similar to the
CDC concussion model so when a family and teens
are near or in a mental health or substance abuse
crisis they will have an easier time accessing
resources & will be connected expediently so that
no one falls through the cracks.
http://com-sol.wix.com/communityofsolutions
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CommunityofSolutions/
Co-facilitators: Bob Phillips Rp27@georgetown.edu
Carol DavisCarol@InspiringMore.com