Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
In this podcast we explore the world of youth drug prevention. We highlight the things that are working in substance use prevention and learn from one another in the field. This is NOT a show featuring only authors, speakers and founders of companies. We also interview people who are working with youth on a daily basis who can discuss what's currently happening in our schools and communities around the U.S. The Drug Prevention Power Hour is for... Prevention professionals, school counselors, principals, vice principals, social workers, school psychologists, coalitions, prevention specialists, school resource officers (SROs), juvenile justice professionals, parent teacher organization members (PTO), parent teacher association members (PTA), alcohol education (AODA), superintendents, greek life, college orientation, athletics, and human services. Our host is Jake White, the creator of Party.0 and Vive18. He's a youth prevention expert who started a peer-led youth movement where students host his signature "sober parties" for their peers - showing that you can fit in, make friends and have fun without using drugs and alcohol. His presentations, curriculum, programs and educational experiences are being used all over the country to help students make better decisions around substance use. His goal for every episode is to educate listeners on prevention, highlight new ideas and inspire us to keep saving lives through our efforts.
Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
Preventionists at Play (Camps, Volunteers & Youth Speaking) | Episode 087 with Geoff McLachlan
In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, host Jake White speaks with Jeff McLachlan, a passionate youth speaker and educator. They discuss Jeff's journey from teaching kindergarten to his involvement with Idaho Drug Free Youth, emphasizing the importance of community, play, and brain science in prevention efforts. Jeff shares insights on how to empower youth to make healthy choices and the significance of understanding addiction and its impact on the brain. The conversation highlights the transformative power of positive experiences and community support in shaping young lives.
Chapters
00:00 Professional Growth and Networking
01:28 Teaching Journey and Philosophy
04:38 Play-Based Learning in Education
07:15 Community Building and Youth Empowerment
12:27 Idaho Drug Free Youth and Prevention Programs
13:32 Empowering Youth Through Experience
22:52 The Science of Prevention
38:38 Building Community and Making Choices
41:17 Introduction to Drug Prevention Strategies
41:19 Engaging Youth in Substance Use Education
Links from Effie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffprofessionalsatplay/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalsatplay/
Website: https://professionalsatplay.com/
Takeaways
Jeff McLachlan is a passionate youth speaker and educator.
Teaching kindergarten taught Jeff the importance of care and connection.
Play-based learning can lead to better engagement and ownership in students.
Idaho Drug Free Youth empowers youth to lead healthy lives.
Community building is essential in youth prevention programs.
Understanding brain science helps in educating youth about addiction.
Positive experiences can transform students' perspectives on prevention.
Youth leadership is fostered through training and involvement in camps.
Addiction can stem from early exposure to substances.
Making informed choices can lead to healthier, happier lives.
For feedback, questions and new episode ideas...
jake@vive18.com
instagram.com/vive18_