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Stand Up! Speak Out! Curriculum Training: Empowering Skills for Girls’ Friendships’
July 24, 2015 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$175TRAIN TO USE THE ESSENTIAL CURRICULUM FOR EDUCATORS, PROGRAM LEADERS, AND OTHERS WHO WORK WITH GIRLS (Ages 8-13)
Continuing education credits available through Illuminated Education for licensed psychologists and those licensed by the BBS in California.
Curriculum designed for girls ages 8 to 13; can modify for older and younger girls
“When I talk to teachers, school counselors, and youth program leaders, the conversation quickly turns to the social world of girls,” observes Dr. Melissa J Johnson, expert on girls’ social and emotional development and founder and CEO of the Institute for Girls’ Development. Dr. Johnson has worked with girls in educational and therapeutic settings for over 30 years. She and her Institute team have delivered groups and workshops for thousands of girls. Based on cutting edge research and the experiences of real girls, Dr. Johnson has developed the Stand Up! Speak Out!™ curriculum.
You will gain:
- Information about the social world of girls from socio-cultural and developmental perspectives, including the impact of gender stereotypes on girls and boys
- Practical insight into the roles girls play in situations of relational aggression – target, aggressor, bold bystander
- Effective tools to help girls move from conflict to solidarity and compassion
- Fun, useful resources for calming strong emotions
- Research-based mindfulness exercises that can be used everyday
- Dynamic and creative activities to enhance discussions and skill-acquisition
- Tips and practice in delivering the Stand Up! Speak Out! curriculum to your particular group of girls
Date: Friday, July 24, 2015
9:00am – 4:00pm (Arrive between 8:30am – 9:00am for signing in and light breakfast)
Location: Institute for Girls’ Development, Pasadena, CA
Cost: $220 Includes Essential Training Guide ($175 for Training Only)
Early Bird Special: Register before July 14, 2015 —$195 Includes Essential Training Guide or $150 for Training Only