tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42852738856808553892024-02-20T13:51:29.367-05:00Publications by Helen OrloffRight Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-87765632746363547862007-04-09T07:49:00.000-04:002007-08-16T10:41:00.334-04:00Bio of Helen OrloffHelen Orloff, Founder and President of Right Way Advisors, Inc. Right Way Advisors, Inc. provides consulting sevices in organizational and staff diversity awareness and development. Previously, Helen was the Manager of Diversity & Inclusion at Girl Scouts USA. She established inclusion policies for the national office and its 315 local councils. Helen spearheaded diversity and disabilities Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-78164635292106423642007-04-07T18:32:00.000-04:002007-04-10T08:49:36.840-04:00Cutting through the Silence:The Dangers of Self-InjuryEven if it was 95 degrees outside, you wouldn't dare wear short-sleeved shirts, bathing suits, or shorts. Instead, you'd swelter in long-sleeved shirts and jeans in the hopes that no one finds out your "secret." You're hiding the cuts, burns, and scratches on your body—all made by YOU.Read More . . .Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-76330110497202672732007-04-07T14:31:00.000-04:002007-04-07T23:54:06.660-04:00Girls with Disabilities Enjoy Outdoor ActivitiesWhether it's playing in the neighborhood playground in San Francisco or rock climbing in the mountains of North Carolina, girls with disabilities can and do enjoy Girl Scout experiences in the outdoors. Girls with disabilities want to be active participants in their chosen outdoor activity, not spectators on the sidelines. Here are some ways leaders and advisors make it happen.Read More . . .Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-68488747573799743162007-04-07T13:54:00.000-04:002007-04-25T11:36:12.978-04:00Fickle Behavior — or Eating Disorder?Rita often comments on how good her food tastes. Then she excuses herself and returns from the bathroom looking pale….Shantel can't get enough exercise. She openly shares with the girls that she works out for several hours every day, seven days a week—rain or shine.Marissa buys chips, soda, and candy bars and places them in her bag after eating four slices of pizza with the girls. Her cheeks are Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-2380459365495008042007-04-07T13:52:00.000-04:002007-04-07T23:55:10.379-04:00Crossing the Thin Line:The Facts About Eating DisordersThis article was co-authored with Jennifer GoddardWhat's for lunch? A burger, large fries, milk shake, and cookies and 1,500 calories? Why not? After all, the bathroom is right around the corner. Or maybe a just small salad? One tiny meal a day will keep you in those size two jeans. How about lunch followed by exercising three hours a day, seven days a week? The real question is: what's your "Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-15806442387002699162007-04-07T13:19:00.000-04:002007-04-07T23:55:45.120-04:00Five Ways to Celebrate Girls Scouts' BirthdayGirl Scouts is 93 and looking great! The Girl Scout Birthday, March 12, commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization's first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia.Here are some fun ideas to get the celebration going.Read More . . .Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-27291453361585442212007-04-07T13:17:00.000-04:002007-04-07T23:56:38.985-04:00'Tis the Season to SimplifyIt's hard to believe, but the holiday season is upon us already. Smiling faces, decorated stores, and the general holiday hustle and bustle fill the air. How can you and the girls celebrate the season, keep traditions, share cultural differences, and end the year with good vibes?Keep It Simple, SisterHere's a holiday K.I.S.S. to help you and the girls plan for the holiday season:Read More . . .Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-90839849259930038182007-04-07T13:16:00.000-04:002007-04-07T23:57:14.925-04:00What Is Your Leadership Style?It's a new year and your resolution is to be the best you possible. You have cleaned out your closest, read articles on money-saving tips, and vowed to make time for yourself throughout the year. However, before completing your resolution list, have you considered looking at your leadership style? Does it need tweaking in 2005? Take this quiz and find out more about how you lead.Read More . . .Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-34141660607400912012007-04-07T13:15:00.000-04:002007-04-07T23:57:55.571-04:00Starting the Girl Scout Year off RightWith fall approaching, a new Girl Scout year is beginning. All summer you've been looking forward to meeting with the girls and exploring new projects, activities, and possibilities. So why do you have "new school year" jitters? Whether you are a seasoned volunteer, or new to Girl Scouting, here are five steps to follow to starting the year off right:Read More . . .Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-64969738061826519252007-04-07T13:10:00.000-04:002007-04-07T23:58:32.299-04:00More than Summer FunFinally! Summer is here. You and the girls are looking forward to sandals, capri pants, lemonade, and most importantly, relaxation. But is this the time to "shut down" all activities? Or can you connect the girls in a fun, relaxed way during the summer months?Here are five tips to keep girls connected through the summer and into the new troop year.Read More . . .Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-52744916649356020592007-04-07T13:02:00.000-04:002007-04-07T23:59:12.521-04:00"I'm No Pro Athlete…But I Try it Anyway""Let's go rollerskating!" " Can we all go on a hike?" "What about horseback riding?"Sound familiar? Both you and the girls have some great ideas for getting outside—but are you (or the girls) secretly hoping the chill in the air will last a bit longer to avoid feeling self-concious about your appearance?Relax, the author of this "how to" can not only offer tips but first-hand perspective on Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-52788260129530311252007-04-07T12:55:00.000-04:002007-04-07T23:59:52.299-04:00Keeping Your Cool When Things Get HotYour first few troop/group meetings are behind you and you're starting to notice some behaviors like bickering and bossiness. How do you handle challenging behaviors while staying cool? No matter what age you're working with, here are five cool solutions to five hot challenges.Read More . . .Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-71297312558369587752007-04-07T12:43:00.000-04:002007-04-08T00:00:55.860-04:00Girl Talk: Anything But Small Talk"My mom says I am too young for makeup—she is just so uncool.""Everyone I know is wearing a bra—everyone except me.""There's this cute guy in my chemistry class…""My mom always takes my brother's side!""Is it true that when you start shaving you have to keep doing it?"How many times have you heard these (or similar) comments from girls? There's a reason—girls want and need to talk about family Right Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285273885680855389.post-5012583247091832032007-04-07T12:39:00.000-04:002007-04-08T00:01:28.210-04:00Character: A Different Kind of FitnessThere is a lot of emphasis on being fit and living a healthy life—something important for all. However, many of the messages bombarding today's girls are focused solely on what they look like. Being healthy and fit inside are just as important as eating right and exercising. How do you teach what is intrinsic in Girl Scouting—tolerance, respect, empathy, and kindness? Emphasize character-buildingRight Way Advisors, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16112574692229322887noreply@blogger.com0