Being a father of seven children, I am aware of the safety concerns that parents have for their children in today’s society.  The fact is, that as much as we would like to be with our children to protect them and help them make the difficult decisions that will confront them, it’s not always possible.

Often the socialization process of boys creates a pressure to conform that leaves them feeling inadequate to meet the expectations of school, family, and friends. This pressure only increases as boys enter middle and high school.

Our program provides boys with an opportunity to learn and practice age-appropriate tools that increase their individual sense of self, the ability to communicate authentically. This will give them the confidence needed for personal safety and decrease the possibilities for the mistreatment and bullying that can go on between boys.

In a safe environment we will share with them the tools to face their fears, so they can find and feel their courage and practice fairness.
Here is what they will learn:

SEMINAR OUTLINE

Awareness:

• Listening to intuition
• Recognize role models that pull, or inspire us  (which do you what to be?)
• Running blindfolded which allows them to experience, face and move through fear
• Obstacle course to deal with life challenges by using communication, strategizing, and courage.

Assertiveness

• Speaking up when something is not right or doesn’t  feel right
• Setting boundaries
• Friendship and trust exercises

Self-Defense:

• Personal safety for boys to deal with conflicts, fear and bulling
• Stopping adults from abducting or harming them
• Knowing when and when not to use self-defense
• Free Hand, Free Limb, Vital Area