We are proud to share the data published by Dakota County Minnesota in their School Wellness Report 2019-2021.
The report highlights Dakota County Public Health Department’s school wellness efforts funded through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) between Nov. 1, 2019-October 2021. Together, school partners and Public Health planned and implemented dozens of wellness efforts focused on healthy eating, physical activity, health equity, mental health and youth vaping prevention.
Notably, this school-based work took place during unprecedented times of a global pandemic and social unrest due to historical and systemic racism. The school partners successfully adapted to meet the evolving community and societal needs through new, creative programs and services with a more intentional focus on mental health and health equity.
HIGHLIGHTS- Mindfulness/Stress Reduction and Self-Regulation
8 school districts received MoveMindfully® services including staff trainings, workshops, consultations, and residencies. Additionally, virtual stress management sessions – a new offering in response to increased mental health challenges was valued by all.
- 69 Trainings/Stress Management Sessions
- 34 Workshops
- 15 Family Nights
- 55 Training Consultations
- 34 Residencies
MoveMindfully® partners with Dakota County SHIP to provide stress management and social-emotional learning skills to children, youth and adults during this time of intensified need due to COVID-19 and the impact of systemic racism in our communities. Together we have delivered breathing, movement and relaxation strategies to students, staff, and families in educational settings. These trauma-responsive mind-body practices create cultures of physical, mental and emotional well-being where everyone can thrive
-Chrissy Mignogna, Lead Trainer and Director of Education, MoveMindfully®
Dakota County Public Health helped school partners to sustain their project activities:
80% reported they met at least 6 of the 7 criteria to sustain change. The goal is 100% of partners meeting the criteria to sustain change.
97% of the 364 respondents who attended a MoveMindfully® workshop strongly agreed or agreed the skills learned can be integrated into their work.
96% of 364 participants who attended a MoveMindfully workshop agreed or strongly agreed the workshop helped them to improve their skills of mindfulness, movement, and social-emotional learning.
See Full Report HERE