... Welcome to the WorldWide Family of WhyTry ...

UNBELIEVABLE!!
And, WELCOME...
Your response to our letter was absolutely AMAZING. Thank you! We learned some INCREDIBLE ideas that will assist in serving you well. The first recommendation was a BLOG: The WhyTry Coalition Blog will make it possible for you to get OUTSTANDING information and resources very quickly.

The WhyTry Coalition Blog is a work-in-progress. All of us will benefit from each others expertise and professionalism in the fields of counseling, teaching, social work, administration, corrections, etc, etc! As you comment and share your best music, videos, practices, activities, etc. the whole WhyTry Family grows and gets better...

There was a cry for music that relates to each metaphor - so, we immediately put some lists of music that will get everyone started. You may begin commenting and sending your best music with title, artist and a link where it can be heard. We will then take it and post it in a permanent list. You can "click" on pieces of music to the side to hear a song.

Research was also something everyone wanted immediately. So, all the current research is up. If you find any other articles out there or you are doing some research personally, we would love to share it.

The YELL for Grants/Money was so IMPRESSIVE that we are researching ways to partner and assist everyone. We have some ideas and have just finished a $900,000 grant for a school district in Michigan - FUN! Let us get a little bit of experience under our belt. Go to "Grants/Money" and you can see our first letter that we sent to a few administrators.

Many, many, MANY of you commented about HOSTING & TRAINING. We personally want to talk to you about this area. To give you a bit of information before we talk go to the "HOSTING" button above, and it will give an idea of the GREAT BENEFITS to organization. We will talk soon.

NOW, for the mechanics of how to use the WhyTry Coalition to it's fullest:

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We look forward to seeing you input, comments and ideas.

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Motivation Formula

"The Motivation Formula" is the philosophical foundation of the WhyTry Program. Youth get to learn how to channel their challenges into positive activities and accomplishments. This analogy of a river going through dams describes the common human experience of growth and overcoming challenges

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Reality Ride

"The Reality Ride" teaches that decisions have consequences in a way that relates to the specific circumstances of each individual's life. It helps youth understand and change their decision-making process to "get on the right track."

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Labels

Negative labels can come from many sources, including peers, teachers, parents, and society in general. To change, youth get to learn how to tear off their negative labels and find their real worth. "Tearing Off Your Label" teaches a simple, memorable process for overcoming negative labels.

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Defense Mechanism

"Defense Mechanisms" teaches youth to recognize and control their own Defense Mechanisms, and to recognize the Defense Mechanisms other people use. Everyone has Defense Mechanisms, the challenge is that people at times use Defense Mechanisms that are destructive. So, instead of protecting them, their Defense Mechanisms get them into more trouble.

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Climbing Out - The Pot

"Climbing Out" teaches youth that sometimes people around them will try to keep them from changing. This simple message on peer pressure is both powerful and memorable. It provides the tools for assisting youth differentiate between the people that put them down and those that support them in getting out.

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Jumping Your Hurdles

"Jumping Your Hurdles" provides a problem solving model for people who might be accustom to giving up when confronted by challenges. There are two critical components to this problem solving model: Getting Help; and Jumping Back Up. To "Jump Back Up" is to have resilience in the face of failure and setbacks.

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Desire, Time, & Effort

"Desire, Time, & Effort" teaches youth that hard work is the key to achieving anything they want. Contemporary culture teaches youth that they must be naturally gifted to succeed. Three simple things can change anyone's destiny: Desire, Time, & Effort.

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Lifting Weights

"Lift the Weight" teaches youth why they should obey laws and rules. Youth are often highly resistant to this idea. This image makes a cognitive link between the way the resistance of lifting weights makes someone stronger, and the way the resistance of keeping laws and rules gives someone more freedom and opportunity in society.

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Plugged In

"Get Plugged In" illustrates the power that comes from connecting with other people. The analogy not only suggests the kinds of connections to make, but also offers ideas for how to make and maintain those connections.

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The Wall

"You Can See Over The Wall" is a summary of the entire WhyTry Program. Youth who can't answer the question "Why Try?" are not likely to put forth the effort to change their lives. Each step to the top of the wall represents on of the principles taught by the visual analogies of the WhyTry Program.

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