Tim McGowan

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Tim McGowan

Founder of Networks of Support and the Social Network Health Approach

Tim McGowan is a retired Science teacher/School Counselor and has over 40 years of experience in education.  He conducts prevention workshops for students and staff that focus on increasing connectedness and social network health.   He is a Nationally Certified Prevention Trainer and has lead staff and students in Prevention workshops in over a hundred schools.

Tim is also the trainer on a prevention research project with the Dept. of Defense and Researchers from the University of Rochester, New York that addresses civilian to military transitions and promotes the health and career success of enlisted Air Force personnel.

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Outcomes:

Groups became increasingly unified, exhibiting a shared commitment to healthy norms, and actively encouraged peers in help-seeking behaviors, fostering a supportive environment where every member feels valued and understood.
Social Network Health's interactive training fostered an even more dynamic relationship network. Within these groups, vulnerable members can draw strength from adaptive members, leading to more changes in who they identify as valued connections.
Schools have reported significant improvements in various metrics, including increased daily attendance, higher graduation rates, enhanced identification of Trusted Adults, greater willingness to seek help, and improved connectedness among students and staff. Additionally, school disciplinary issues have notably declined, reflecting the program's positive impact on the school climate and student well-being.

Network Enhancing Facilitation Strategies

Creating an environment for collaborative learning to develop protective strengths and networks through:
  • Peer to Peer Learning
  • Personal Meaningfulness
  • Active and distributed Format
  • Authentic Connection

From Individual To Group Focus

  • Moving from a focus of individual skills to recognizing and developing group strengths.
  • Reflecting on how group strengths benefit individuals and the group.
  • Extending these benefits to the larger group.
  • Supports formation of key relationship and culture Intentional scaffolding.