Weaving the power
of the positive
into Maine’s
Classrooms
The Power of the Positive
- Positive experiences in childhood buffer the negative long-term health effects of adverse experiences. In fact, having few positive experiences is more detrimental than having adverse experiences. (Bethell et al, 2019)
- A strong sense of mattering to your community is associated with a 65% lower likelihood of considering suicide, a 57% lower likelihood of experiencing depressive symptoms, and a 24% lower likelihood of substance use. (Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey, 2019)
- “Organizations prioritizing employee well-being see a 21% increase in productivity, 41% lower absenteeism, and 59% lower turnover rates.” (Gallup’s “State of the Global Workplace” report, 2022)
- “When educator well-being is prioritized, teacher retention rates improve significantly, reducing turnover by up to 25%, and positively impacting student achievement and classroom climate.”(RAND Corporation, 2022 Educator Well-Being Report)
Program Initiatives
Do you support and inspire a young person in Maine? We’re here to serve you with programs and tools that help you and youth thrive together.
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Explore youth development research, healing-centered and trauma-informed practices, and training topics related to caring for youth.
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The Impact of Experience: How Adverse Childhood Experiences and Positive Childhood Experiences Impact Healthy Child Development
The Impact of Experience: How Adverse Childhood Experiences and Positive Childhood Experiences Impact Healthy Child Development
*Invitation limited to those serving Birth to Eight years of age FREE virtual professional development for Early Child Care, Pre-K, and Public/Private-School providers serving children across Maine.In partnership with Maine
MyT 2025 Summit: REVIVE
MyT 2025 Summit: REVIVE
Restore Connection, Reignite Purpose, Reimagine Possibility The 2025 MyT Summit will bring together leaders, changemakers, and youth champions from across Maine who are working to create a healthier, more connected
Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Resilience Strategies in Educators and Caregivers
Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Resilience Strategies in Educators and Caregivers
*Invitation limited to those serving Birth to Eight years of age In partnership with Maine DOE, this FREE program is for Private/Public Early Child Care Providers and Private/Public-School Educators Caring
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July 2024 Newsletter: Let’s get awe-inspired in nature!
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3 Quick Practices to Boost Resilience Tenfold
If you're anything like me, August is when you find yourself repeating to all of your friends and colleagues, "Wow, this summer really flew by!" As we bid farewell to the long-anticipated, hot summer days, we may also feel a glimmer of hope for routine and normalcy....
The Healing Power of Community
A Journey to Resilience When we talk about healing and becoming strong again, being part of a community is very important. A community is a group of people who support each other, and this can be really helpful for those who are trying to get better from tough times...