Welcome to the Breathe Well, Live Well Educator Resource Center! Below are resources to support you when implementing the Breathe Well, Live Well program.
For additional support please contact Jasmine Sturdivant or Barbara Kaplan at Jasmine.Sturdivant@lung.org or Barbara.Kaplan@lung.org.
Implementation Guides and Forms
- Implementation Guide
- Breathe Well, Live Well Format Options
- Breathe Well, Live Well Evaluation Protocol & Instruments
Educator Supplemental Resources
- Common Concerns & Approaches to Problem Solving
- Communication Skills to Have on Hand When Teaching Adults
- Tips for Working with Adults
- Breathe Well, Live Well Case Study Summary
- Asthma Home Control Resources
- Respiratory Medications Chart
Marketing & Participant Recruitment Resources
The American Lung Association has developed marketing and participant recruitment materials for Educators to use when implementing the Breathe Well, Live Well program in their community. Below are a couple of tools to get you started. Contact Jasmine Sturdivant or Barbara Kaplan if any additional resources are needed.
Participant Resources
Below are resources that you can distribute to participants during the educational sessions that will support them when controlling their asthma.
- Asthma Basics
The Lung Association's Asthma Basics program is offered as a self-paced online learning module or an in-person workshop designed to help people learn more about asthma. The program teaches participants to:- Recognize and manage triggers,
- Understand the values of an asthma action plan, and
- Recognize and respond to a breathing emergency.
- Promote Asthma Basics to patients and their caregivers to build a baseline knowledge in asthma and as an introduction to the Breathe Well, Live Well program.
- The Pathway to Managing Your Asthma Infographic
- How Lung-Friendly is Your Workplace Infographic
- Controlling Air Pollutants in Multi-Unit Housing Infographic
- Lung Health Education Brochures from our Publisher, Krames Staywell
The following health education brochures are sold through our publisher Krames StayWell. For a full list of asthma resources visit their website or speak with your local Lung Association about making a purchase. Below is a compiled list of asthma resources targeting adults:- Facts About Asthma (Spanish)
- Facts About How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy (Spanish)
- Facts About Indoor Air Pollution and Your Health
- Controlling Asthma and Allergy Triggers at Home
- Facts About Influenza (Flu) (Spanish)
- Facts About Outdoor Air Pollution and Your Health
- Asthma at My Age? Facts About Asthma for Older Americans (Spanish)
Support Webinars
The American Lung Association hosts annual webcasts to support our Breathe Well, Live Well Educators. Below you can access each webcast which allows you to listen on demand.
Ways to Get Involved
The American Lung Association has a wide range of programs and advocacy initiatives that can provide a meaningful experience for you and maybe even the families you serve. There are many ways to get involved from joining the Lung Action Network, to sharing your story, or participating in a community event, such as the Fight For Air Climb or LUNG FORCE Walk. Your Lung Association staff contact would be happy to talk to you about local options. Consider inviting a Lung Association representative to present at an upcoming meeting about the work the American Lung Association is doing in your community and ways to get involved in our mission of saving lives by preventing lung disease and promoting lung health.
Page last updated: April 18, 2024
