Try one of GEM Breathing Techniques!!
Box Breath
We are going to take a moment to do a short breathing exercise to try and destress ourselves.
Get in an upright seated position with your back straight, feet flat on the floor and roll your shoulders back, making sure you can breathe easily.
This activity is called box breathing. 
INHALE count of 4
HOLD count of 4
EXHALE count of 4
HOLD count of 4.
Repeat 3x!
This type of breathing gives us an opportunity to relax a little bit.
If you liked this breathing technique sign up for our 21 Days of Breathing Gem workbook. Sign up here: Gem 21 Days of Breathing
Rockin’ for Recovery
When: June 4th, 2022.
Where: Hudson Fields, Milton, DE
Gates open at noon and the bands take the stage at 1 pm.
Tickets go on sale April 1, 2022.
Can you volunteer?
We need people to man the 4-H information table, check tickets and general assistance to ticket holders.
Free admission to all volunteers!
Volunteers contact krjohn@udel.edu
Teens as Teachers
Get Experience in Mindfulness Training goes Hybrid!
Are you a teen between 13-18, or university student with an interest in mindfulness, health, and wellness?
April 15th through June 30th
Register here to become trained in our GEM-Get Experience in Mindfulness curriculum.
This training is run completely virtually through Google Classroom. A working GMAIL account is required to complete this training.
Google Classroom Modules include:
- Intro to Mindfulness
- Intentions and Goal Setting
- Awareness and Attention
- Self-Care: Stress Reduction and Relaxation
- Communication and Relationships
- Gratitude and Acceptance
After completing the 6 remote modules just complete the certification by attending one of our live mindfulness events, a scheduled 1 on 1 zoom session or by submitting a demo recording of you facilitating a mindfulness practice. More details on the course page.
This will give you content and opportunities to teach mindfulness in your community!
Register with Alyssa Whittaker: asaienni@udel.edu
or here: GEM- Get Experience in Mindfulness- Virtual Training
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) Content Has a New Home!
NDAFW content officially lives on the new Parents and Educators page on nida.nih.gov! You will find the latest lesson plans, conversation starters, event information, and educational games and videos. NIDA’s activities and lesson plans are available as resources for your classroom or community throughout the year.
Plogging for a Purpose Continues All Summer Long…
So get on out there and walk, jog or bike and pick up some trash as you go.
Sign up and you’ll be added to the $100.00 Amazon gift card raffle.
You’ll also receive some free plogging tools as well.
Sign up here: Plogging for a Purpose