Social connectedness is essential to emotional resiliency. Studies show that isolation is associated with increased mortality. Considering a person’s home and community environment improves overall health.
SOCIAL Resources
Educator Tools
Download the Big Picture Living Conversation Cards
The Big Picture Living Conversation Cards are designed as a way for schools/programs to introduce Lifestyle Medicine through discussion and activities for each of the 6 Measures.
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Reflect & Consider Cards: 4 discussion prompts with information to guide the conversation. The Reflect & Consider Cards are designed to be printed double sided and cut into 4 separate cards. Each card includes a Quick Bite, a short extension activity inspired by the discussion.
Activities: 4 activities to personalize the measure and activate community engagement.
Big Picture Living Teacher/Advisor Guide
The Big Picture Living Teacher/Advisor Guide is intended for advisors and teachers to use with their advisory, for learning plan meetings, Who Am I projects, student-driven real-world projects, and at student exhibitions. This guide incorporates the great work students from all over the world have done in around ACLM’s 6 Measures to other students, schools, their families, and communities.
The Big Picture Living Challenge
Click on the link to download the Big Picture Living Challenge. Fill out the page, snap a photo and share your answer on social media using #BigPictureLivingChallenge.
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Big Picture Living Personal Health Plan
Encourage your students to fill out a personal health plan
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Big Picture Living Lesson Plans (Google Slides)
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Big Picture Living : Social Google Slides Presentation
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ACLM Resources
6 Ways to Take Control of Your Life
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Check out these awesome tips on 6 ways you can take control of your life RIGHT NOW and create a healthier lifestyle for yourself!
Click on the image to download the PDF.
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Lifestyle Choices to Boost Immune System
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Having a strong immune system is super important, especially NOW. We need to take care of our bodies more than ever!
Click on the image to download the PDF.
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Family Approach to Wellbeing
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Share the benefits of living a balanced lifestyle with your family! Here are some tips to help you get started.
Click on the image to download the PDF.
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ACLM's 6 Measure Guides
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Take a deeper dive into each of ACLM's 6 measures by downloading these lifestyle PDFS. You can use them for yourself, your class room or even to share with your friends and family.
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ACLM's 6 Measure Assessments
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Track your healthy lifestyle changes and progress by downloading these self assessment questionnaires for each of the 6 measures!
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