MODULE 2
A series of activities and discussions encourage and empower participants.

  • Learn from Alyson Hance's example

  • Facilitate a conversation about internal and external beauty

  • Introduce and foster positive thoughts about each participant's body

  • Encourage participants to create and enforce self-generated "rules" for their bodies and their health

  • Redefine the word "beautiful"

  • My name is ... and I am beautiful.

  • Participants should spend time thinking about their own bodies with positive regard.

  • No two people look the same and comparing ourselves to others is unhealthy and not realistic. Creating rules for our bodies and our health is vital.

  • Learn from Emma Hance's example

  • Introduce and foster positive thoughts about each participant's talents, personality and challenges

  • Recognize and share the "pleasant" and "unpleasant" parts of our personalities and behaviors

  • Discuss the nuances of non-verbal expressive and receptive body language

  • Practice positive self-talk by reading the statement on your hand aloud each day.

    • Accepting the pleasant and unpleasant parts of our personalities without shame or guilt.

    • Learning in a group environment that people may not see themselves the way we see them.

    • Sharing our unique definitions of ourselves results in feelings of increased awareness, acceptance and empowerment.

  • Pick adjectives that describe how YOU see yourself.

  • There are many ways to overcome anxiety and it is important to find something that works for you.

  • Learn from Katie Hance's example

  • Introduce the concept of meaningful compliments

  • Foster the ability to recognize the good in others & share with others

  • Practice the ability to receive the meaning and intent of compliments

  • Discuss the concept of "self-talk" and share that our individual thoughts are an option

    1. Writing yourself a compliment first on the inside lid of the compliment box.

    2. Writing meaningful compliments to every group member, remembering to sign your name on each one.

  • Thank you!

    1. Raise Your Hand

    2. Be Your Own Superhero

    3. Don’t Box Up Your Feelings

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