"Every person needs someone safe they can talk with!"

You can provide this safety for a child or young person in your life with a simple word or gesture that is positive and encouraging. If we're honest about our own lives, we're looking for the same thing - always. It is a basic human need, and as such, it is powerful! Simple yet life-altering acceptance of and belief in them will make all the difference for every young person.

	In her book CREATING EMOTIONALLY SAFE SCHOOLS Jane Bluestein, Ph.D. clearly explains both the how-to and the why of what she calls the “Positive Learning Culture.” Her book addresses all of the areas NEW HOPE wants to focus on to achieve transition to total education.   Dr. Bluestein's extensive footnotes and references, plus her generous website materials, are a treasure trove for educators and families.   Jane Bluestein, Ph.D. explains "positive, concrete, practical ways to build healthy relationships between adults and children/youth/teens, plus ways to cultivate responsibility, self-management, and resiliency."	Go to Dr. Bluestein's website for excerpts from this and other books, plus handouts and articles. janebluestein.com