| André Salvage and Associates, Inc. realizes that a child's ability to protect themselves begins with belief and confidence in “self.” Too many young girls are traumatized out of innocence. During these years there are special concerns and dangers that young girls will face concerning unclear ideas of others intentions, people’s reactions to their physical development, being approached on the street by gangs, or being pulled into a destructive lifestyle. They may not be clear about what they want or know the proper way to achieve what they want. Young women can feel conflict about trying to please their friends, parents, and themselves especially with unrefined communication skills. This workshop will not cause young women to become paranoid, but rather become objectively aware of the dangers that exist and give them real life tools to handle, avoid, control, or stop threatening situations with those who what to harm them. SEMINAR OUTLINE Awareness: During this discussion period, we share with each child how to be safe when at home, on the street, school, or play. We will also explore the ways that young girls can have the self-confidence and self-worth so as not be pulled by others. Awareness: Having a plan for safety
Understanding how assaults occur
Critical viewing skills (how to objectively view something and not be pulled by what you see or hear)
Doing the right thing, even if a friend disagrees
Listening to intuition
How to feel good about herselfAssertiveness: André Salvage and Associates, Inc. will also share with these young girls how to properly Assert themselves. Through creative and real life role-play we will share how to use their body and voice to avoid and de-escalate conflicts with out appearing like neither a victim nor a challenge. Real life role play to practice assertiveness
Learning to set boundaries
Educating friends, parents, and teachers on how to treat them without being disrespectful
Speaking up when something is wrong
Bringing attention to uncomfortable situations (screaming if necessary )
The dangers of "cool posing"
Using your voice and body correctly and appropriatelySelf-Defense: There is no better way to give a girl the confidence she needs to deal with confrontation than teaching her not to be afraid of confrontation that may arise. André Salvage and Associates, Inc. will introduce self-defense in a way that not only is effective, but gives her the choice to make the right decision about a particular situation. Stopping someone her age or older from harming her
Stopping adults from abducting or harming her
Knowing when and when not to use self-defense
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