DECEMBER 2023

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Embracing Hope this Holiday Season

As the holiday season unfolds, it brings with it a magical atmosphere that transcends the ordinary. Amidst the twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the scent of cinnamon and pine, there exists a powerful sentiment that is both timeless and transformative – hope.

The very essence of the holiday season encourages us to look beyond the present circumstances and envision a future illuminated by possibilities. No matter what struggles we are experiencing, the holidays offer a unique opportunity to anchor oneself in hope.

It is important to take time to recognize the blessings in our lives, no matter how small. This helps nurture a mindset of abundance and reinforces the foundation of hope. When we look closely at Rainbow Days’ Major Messages, we see hope woven throughout.

The Major Messages and Hope

“Where there's hope, there's life. It fills us with fresh courage

and makes us strong again.”

― Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl

I AM likeable, capable, unique, and valued.

By learning to assess personal strengths and limitations accurately we develop confidence, optimism, and a growth mindset.

I CAN treat others like I want to be treated.

Treating others with empathy, kindness, and respect lays the foundation for positive and healthy social interactions.

I HAVE meaningful relationships and people who care about me.

Effective communication skills, resolving conflict in mutually beneficial ways, and receiving and giving help builds meaningful relationships.

I WILL make healthy, responsible decisions.

Having the ability to problem solve and make healthy decisions with positive consequences is essential to success.

I BELIEVE in my purpose and future.

A sense of purpose is a powerful predictor of a positive future. Believing we have some control over their future by the choices they make is empowering.

Join us as we navigate the holiday season by embracing hope as a guiding light and enjoy the new activity of Stars of Hope in the Resource Connection section below.

Amid festivities and traditions, may we find comfort in the belief that, like the changing seasons, our lives too can be touched by renewal and the promise of brighter days ahead. This season, let hope be the cherished companion that walks with us into the new year, reminding us that, indeed, the best is yet to come.

With Hope this Holiday Season,

The Rainbow Days Training Team

Resource Connection

Stars of Hope Activity

Join Us in the New Year for a

CBSG® Program Facilitator Training

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: