Girls Stuff

Duration 4 weeks x 1.5 hours (can be tailored to meet your needs)

Timing:

Any time on a Monday morning, Thursday or Friday

Capacity:

Group will be coordinated by Jennifer Atkins.

Members of Staff

Jenn Atkins, Alice Gainger

Activity

To holistically address different issues that young women face during their transition from girls to young women. Providing support and identifying various physical, emotional and cultural elements with a focus on positive and healthy wellbeing.

Charges for delivery

Our charge to prepare and deliver the four workshops is $500.

Outline:

Week 1: Positive Relationships

• Introduction to the group
• Identifying positive relationships Ð friends, family and romantic

Week 2: Body Image

• What is body image?
• Discussing positive self esteem
• Reflecting on feelings associated and external influences in media, family, culture

Week 3: Becoming Strong Women

• Approaches to growing up
• Identifying individual attitudes and beliefs
• Discussing historical women and cultural difference

Week 4: Self Care through Adolescence

• Discussing physical changes
• Learning about the importance of healthy diet and exercise
• Preparing 'Power Packs' and providing information for future reference.