SEPTEMBER 2023

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Fall Connections: A Season of Friendship

As the air turns crisper and the leaves transform into vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold, there's a unique magic in the fall season that seems to ignite our sense of togetherness and our desire to connect with one another. One of the core foundations of the Curriculum-Based Support Group (CBSG®) Program is connection, and as we enter a new season it is the perfect opportunity to deepen our own friendships and help the children in our lives do the same.

The fall season brings many opportunities to strengthen our friendship connections. From enjoying the cooler weather by visiting a pumpkin patch, or simple conversations by the fire, this new season is a wonderful opportunity to stay connected!

Helping children develop friendships is a crucial aspect of their social and emotional development. Friendships play a significant role in a child's life, contributing to their happiness, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Some important concepts to keep in mind when discussing friendship with children are:

Everyone needs to feel like they belong and are connected to others.
To have a friend, we must also BE a friend. There are skills we can learn to have healthy, meaningful relationships.
Effective communication skills are important in making and maintaining friendships.
To maintain friendships, it is important to resolve conflict in mutually beneficial ways.
It is okay to ask for help from safe and caring people.

Don’t miss this month’s activity, Conversations – Getting and Keeping Them Going in the Resource Connection section to help start conversations and begin building those connections. Remember that every child is unique, and their journey to forming friendships may vary. Encourage and support them along the way, and celebrate their successes - no matter how small. Building strong friendships is a valuable skill that will benefit children throughout their lives.

The moments you create with your friends during this season will not only fill your hearts with joy but will also leave you with lasting memories to cherish. So, grab your favorite sweater, a cup of hot cocoa, and gather your friends for a season filled with love, laughter, and meaningful connections.

Best Wishes for a "Connected" Fall Season,

The Rainbow Days Training Team

Resource Connection

Conversations – Getting and Keeping Them Going

Are You Ready for Classroom Connection?

Stay tuned next month for exciting details about our newest CBSG® Program adaptation -

Classroom Connection!

We can’t wait to share all about this new adaptation designed for classroom settings.

Look for more details next month!

CBSG® Program Facilitator Training Dates

Kids’ Connection, Youth Connection, and Kids’ Connection, Too (collectively known as the CBSG® Program) are unique, interactive, multi-cultural curriculum-based prevention interventions that teach high-risk children and youth ages 4-17 a set of essential life skills: skills to help them learn how to cope with difficult family situations (which include Adverse Childhood Experiences), resist negative peer pressure, set and achieve goals, and refuse alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

This training is designed to fully prepare schools, community-based organizations, churches, juvenile justice divisions, volunteers, and other youth service professionals to fully implement the CBSG® Program with fidelity.

All trainings are conducted virtually from 8:30am - 12:30 pm Central Time and the cost is $300 per person. Those completing this training will receive their choice one of the CBSG® Program Facilitator manuals: