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"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think".

 

Purpose 

Peers 4 Peers is designed to delay the initiation of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use through education, the development of youth leadership skills, enhancement of resiliency, and encouragement to fulfill their potential. Trained Peer Helpers who commit to being alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free grow in connectedness with their families, classmates, schools, and communities while role-modeling healthy lifestyles for their classmates.

Goals and Objectives

  1. Peer Helpers will live healthy lifestyles, free of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.

  2. Peer Helpers will grow in connectedness with their families, schools, and communities.

  3. Increase parental engagement and adult supervision of youth participating in Peers 4 Peers.

  4. Through mentorship, Peer Helpers will increase school attendance and achievement and reduce high-risk behaviors for themselves and their classmates.

The 4 Roles of Peers

  1. Peer Leader-Youth receives leadership training throughout their involvement in Peers 4 Peers.

  2. Peer Educator-Peer Helpers provide education about alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, along with other high-risk behaviors, to their peers through a variety of techniques.

  3. Peer Supporter-Peer Helpers are given information on social support constructs and how to apply this evidence-based practice to their encounters with their classmates.

  4. Peer Mentor-Peer mentoring encourages supportive relationships between Peer Helpers and their younger classmates.

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02.2025 WYW?

Why ASMR is My Secret Weapon for Relaxation and Focus

As a high school student, stress is basically a part of my daily routine—homework, tests, social drama, and trying to get enough sleep. But one thing that always helps me chill out? ASMR.

If you don't know, ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) is that tingling, super-relaxing feeling you get from certain sounds, like whispering, tapping, or crinkling paper. I first started listening to ASMR videos to help me fall asleep, and wow—it works like magic. Instead of lying awake overthinking, I listen to soft whispers or gentle rain sounds and am out in minutes.

ASMR isn't just for sleep, though. When studying, I put on background ASMR (like keyboard typing or page flipping), which helps me focus. It's like white noise but way more calming. It blocks distractions and keeps me in the zone.

And honestly, ASMR is a lifesaver for my mental health. When I'm feeling anxious or overwhelmed, I throw on a comforting ASMR video—maybe a "virtual spa" or a soft-spoken storytelling video—and my stress just melts away. It's like a mini escape from reality without having to leave my room.

Some people think ASMR is weird, but if it helps me relax, sleep better, and focus on school, who cares? If you haven't tried it yet, I totally recommend giving it a shot. Your brain will thank you. ASMR- it's my wellness, WYW (What's Your Wellness?)

—A Sleepy but Less Stressed Teen