Healthy Advocate Initiative

UPDATE:

Congratulations on your completion of the Healthy Advocate Initiative!! It's time to celebrate your accomplishments!!

Report your participation rates here by Monday, May 16. The certified domestic violence center with the highest participation rate will be recognized at the 2011 Biennial Statewide Training Institute. This center will also receive an exciting  prize for each participating staff member and volunteer.

Domestic violence advocates play a significant role in encouraging survivors to create positive changes in their lives; often at the cost of their own self-care.  As advocates we frequently talk about self-care, but what does that look like for us? FCADV staff encourages staff and volunteers of our 42 certified domestic violence centers to join us in taking the steps to make positive changes in each of our lives!  The balance between work, family and personal life often takes up all of our time, but now we want to shine the light on how essential it is to take a little time for ourselves.

Details:

From April 3 through May 14 we encourage you to do something positive for yourself whether it is

·       exercise

·       eating healthy meals

·       quitting smoking

·       or even just taking 30 minutes a day for yourself.

We are excited to offer an opportunity to spend some time on yourself so you can continue to be happy, healthy and able to continue the important work you do every day.

Use the tracking log your center received in the mail to record your daily progress from April 3 to May 14.  Or print your tracking log here.  

The culmination of your efforts will be a two-day celebration of happiness and healthfulness during the 2011 Annual Institute in Orlando, FL on May 24-25. FCADV has an exciting prize for the center reporting the highest participation rate. Attendance at the Institute is not required. This Institute will be filled with health conscious and mindful activities and opportunities that will celebrate your success and get you inspired to maintain your self-care lifestyle.

Inspire Others:

 FCADV will be blogging throughout the 6 weeks on: The Caffeine Chronicles!! We'll be blogging weekly, so check back soon for the next blog post.

 to keep up with Healthy Advocate Initiative events and activities. Tell us how you have incorporated self-care strategies into your routine or struggles you face in doing so. We want to hear from you!



Important Dates:

            Challenge for Change: April 3 through May 14

            FCADV 2011 Biennial Institute May 24-25.