Building a Culture of Prevention with Nichole Dawsey [#35]

In this episode, prevention specialist and podcast host Nichole Dawsey joins Dave to discuss the importance of building a culture of prevention. They cover topics such as the impact of trauma on substance use, the role of peer support in prevention, and the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing substance use disorder. They also discuss the power of small moments in shaping positive team culture and the magic of the Teen Institute, a transformative leadership opportunity for high school students.

A few key points to remember:

1. Prevention is a community effort that requires the involvement of various stakeholders such as parents, educators, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and community leaders. By working together, they can address substance use disorders comprehensively and create a culture that fosters prevention and wellness.

2. Prevention leaders must recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to substance use disorder prevention. They need to use multiple tools and strategies to address substance use disorder from different angles, including universal prevention, respite, peers, harm reduction, and recovery support.

3. It is possible to create transformative experiences that empower youth to be prevention leaders. Programs such as Teen Institute provide youth with the knowledge, skills, and peer support they need to create change in their communities. These experiences can help build a culture of prevention and make a lasting impact on individuals and communities.

Episode Links:

• https://www.montanainstitute.com/msi

  https://prevented.org/

• https://prevented.org/preventable-a-prevented-podcast/ 

• https://www.facebook.com/PreventEdStLouis/ 

• https://www.instagram.com/prevent_ed/

• https://twitter.com/Prevent_Ed

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevented 

• https://prevented.org/programs/teeninstitute/