EveryDay Strong

EveryDay Strong

United Way of Henderson County is on a mission to help kids become EveryDay Strong.

EveryDay Strong is a program that equips caring adults with training and tools to support the mental health and wellness of children aged 8 to 18. The program promotes a simple, research-based framework that any caring adult can use to help build a sense of safety, connection, and confidence in young people.

Research shows that the most common factor in a child’s ability to develop resilience is a caring, supportive relationship with at least one adult. This may be a parent, or may be any concerned adult, including grandparents, teachers, friends, and neighbors. 

Adults strive to be a dependable and trusted presence for the youth in their lives. But it can be hard. Saying the wrong thing may unintentionally close the door to the conversation before it is even open. Hesitating to be the person that a youth needs and wondering if they have the skills to communicate with youth can hold an adult back.

EveryDay Strong is designed to empower parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, and neighbors to support everyday resilience in the children around us. It promotes a simple, research-based framework that any caring adult can use to help build a sense of safety, connection, and confidence in young people.

Click here to download a copy of the Resilience Activity book.

 

Upcoming Community Training Sessions:

August 23 - EveryDay Strong Free Resiliency Trainings 

United Way of Henderson County will host an EveryDay Strong Resiliency Training on August 23rd, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church (1245 6th Ave West, Hendersonville).

Option A: EveryDay Strong Community Class in English and Spanish 9:00-10:30 am

  • There will be a 1.5-hour general session for anyone interested in learning more about EveryDay Strong. This Session will be available for 90 participants.
  • Cenzontle Language Justice Cooperative will provide simultaneous translations into Spanish and English for this 1.5-hour session.
  • This class is free to attend and open to all.
  • Registration is required. Click here to register for the 1.5-hour Community Class.

Option B: Train-the-Trainer Extended Class 9:00-3:00pm

  • A 4- hour train-the-trainer deep dive into EveryDay Strong and available resources will follow the 1.5-hour EveryDay Strong Community Class for those interested in learning how to bring EveryDay Strong back to your organization. Participants that sign up for the train-the-trainer session are automatically signed up for the 1.5-hour community class and then will stay to complete the 4-hour extended session.
  • The 4-hour extended session will only be presented in English this time.
  • The extended session is free to attend and open to all. 
  • Registration is required. Click here to register for the Train-the-Trainer Extended Class Session.

EveryDay Strong was created by United Way of Utah County.  WNC Regional support for EveryDay Strong is brought to you by United Way of Henderson County, in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC.

For more information about EveryDay Strong please email Mary Ellen Kustin or call (828) 692-1636 (ext. 1107).

 

Everyday Strong