Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Dawn Vickers & Chris Windle
Topic: Developmental Assets
The Developmental Assets are 40 common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them to become caring, responsible and successful adults. They are based in youth development, resiliency and prevention research. The presentation will review the 40 Assets and their importance while considering the impact you can have, as business managers, on staff, customers and community in building assets. You will also see the positive impact that the Assets can have on the health and productivity of your business. Finally, it is hoped to leave you with practical, strengths-based ways to view and interact with children and youth.
Speakers:
Chris Windle is the Safe Communities Prevention Counsellor with Addiction and Mental Health, - Alberta Health Services - in Lethbridge.
Dawn Vickers is the Family and Community Support Services Coordinator in the Community and Social Development Depart of the City of Lethbridge.
Both Chris and Dawn are members of the Community Developmental Assets Collaboration, working together to engage and support the community in building resiliency for people of all ages, through the Development Assets Framework.