Professional Development

Five Reasons to Get Credentialed as a Prevention Professional

Decades ago, a group of prevention workers got together to investigate the pros and cons of instituting a prevention credentialing process in Georgia. The field of substance abuse prevention was still in its adolescence, but growing. Many of those who started working...

Engage With GUIDE’s PYD Initiatives

GUIDE’s Positive Youth Development (PYD) initiatives support Georgia communities by providing professionals with high-quality resources and training opportunities while teaching youth leadership skills necessary to impact community change. There are many ways...

Staff Appreciation: As Easy As ABC

While staff appreciation is often used as a buzz term by organizations, experts suggest that staff appreciation isn’t just a fad – it’s necessary in order to keep employees happy and dedicated to their jobs. According to Gallup: Workplace recognition motivates,...

Three Ways to Incorporate Wellness with Your Team

Worksite wellness is a great way to get staff energized and excited about their own health. It’s also a way for staff to show support to each other, which will bring about a better team overall. Wellness in the workplace might seem like a taxing task, but it doesn’t...