Beautiful Me is an innovative educational program for girls and women ages 5 to 105, designed to build confidence, resilience and self-worth.
We invite all educators and mental health professionals to teach Beautiful Me.
Each part of the workshop centers on a learning moment inspired by the lives of Emma, Alyson and Katie Hance and the parenting lessons shared by Jackie and Warren Hance.
Girls and women benefit from a dedicated, safe space to examine how they talk about themselves, how they view their bodies and personalities and how they give and receive recognition from others.
“I was amazed at the positive change in my attitude and mood.”
Section 1
Raise Your Hand
Gain appreciation for your unique qualities, develop body positivity and learn that beauty comes from the inside out.
Section 2
Be Your Own Superhero
Identify personal characteristics, recognizing that everyone has many layers. Explore body language and self-perception.
Section 3
Don’t Box Up Your Feelings
Understand conflict resolution and positive responses. Practice giving and receiving compliments and learn how kindness benefits both sides.
Beautiful Me is designed to fit your schedule. Lead the program as one 2.5-hour workshop, three 45 to 60-minute sessions or six 30-minute sessions.
We recommend a group size of no more than 15 participants. Group size is kept deliberately small so every participant has room to share and be heard.
“Beautiful Me not only empowered our girls, but it also created a powerful bond between them and our female teachers, who became role models and mentors throughout the journey.”
FOR FEMALES OF ALL AGES
Beautiful Me’s activities are intentionally straightforward, engaging and meaningful at every age. The core experience remains the same, while the conversations are tailored to each group’s age and life experiences. Whether participants are beginning kindergarten or enjoying their retirement years, Beautiful Me creates space to reflect, connect and grow in confidence.
Where Beautiful Me happens:
Public, private and charter schools
Colleges and universities
Scout troops and youth organizations
Summer camps and after-school programs
Book clubs, libraries and community centers
Faith-based organizations
Nonprofits and social service agencies
Women’s groups and professional organizations
Senior centers and retirement communities
“My daughter came home with a huge smile on her face after each session. She spoke about what makes her feel beautiful and shared her compliments at the dinner table.”
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO LEAD BEAUTIFUL ME
Once trained, Beautiful Me teachers can order program kits containing everything needed to create a meaningful, hands-on experience for each participant. Kits include:
Beautiful Me workbooks (available in English, Spanish and braille)
Compliment boxes with colorful paper
Special necklaces inspired by Emma, Alyson and Katie
A manual for the teacher leading the workshop
IMPACT VERIFIED
Beautiful Me was evaluated by The Baker Center, a Harvard Medical School affiliate. Students and facilitators described the program’s impact consistently across three separate sets of focus groups:
Relationships with others. The single most frequently cited impact. Participants got along better with peers and were more encouraging and supportive, and a sense of belonging formed within the groups. This connection matters, because students who feel more connected to their school are more likely to perform better academically.
Visible confidence. Participants reported feeling better about themselves, including in the face of bullying, and adults observed the change independently.
Classroom participation. Teachers reported students raising their hands, speaking up more in class and participating more fully.
Self-awareness and self-reflection. Participants who had not previously noticed their own negative self-talk became able to identify those thoughts and consciously shift them.
Confidence Changes Everything
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Confidence Changes Everything 〰️
“Our school has tried other SEL curricula, but none can compare to Beautiful Me!”
Beautiful Me is a gift from Jackie and Warren Hance to honor their daughters, Emma, Alyson and Katie, made possible through the ongoing support of our generous donors.
