Inside the World of Girls: Whole Day Professional Development

Our girls have been born in a unique time in history and have a unique culture which defines them. They have been given experiences and opportunities that former generations could have only dreamt about, yet they are also facing challenges which have not confronted any other generation in the same way.

This whole day workshop is designed to help caring professionals gain a deeper understanding of the contemporary challenge’s tweens and teens face, by giving them an inside look at the world of girls.  Using case studies and video footage, this workshop will explore this generation’s key influences and vulnerabilities, and the issues which are defining teenage culture.

As professionals it can be challenging to know how best to respond and support girls, especially given the increasingly early presentation of many of these concerns. Families and the wider community are also increasingly turning to the professional community for direction and guidance.

Professionals will walk away with new insights and proven, tailor made strategies that promote resilience, respect, happiness, self-control and responsibility; aiming to see each one of our girls free to pursue their unique potential and be a positive catalyst for change in their world.

Some of the key areas Michelle will explore include:

• Teenage culture. What is ‘normal’ for pre-teen and teenage girls today?
• Influences and vulnerabilities. An in-depth look at social media, sexuality, anxiety, emotional regulation, self-harm and friendship issues, and their influence on wellbeing.
• Targeted early intervention and prevention strategies to promote resilience, responsibility and happiness for girls.
• Connection as the core of influence. Practical strategies for engaging girls in meaningful conversations with relevance and credibility;
• De-coding girls early ‘at risk’ behaviours and promoting protective support networks;
• The future. How challenges, fears and disappointments can be the catalyst for positive change in girl culture.

Wellington, Wednesday 11th March

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