Empowerment
Workshop Series
The core of GITK’s programming is a 4-part Empowerment Workshop Series (EWS), led by our GITK Programming team and licensed female professionals who are subject matter experts in body image, puberty, peer pressure, and safety practices both online and in-person. While not required, trusted adults are always encouraged to attend alongside the girls.
At Girls in the Know, our mission is to honor a girl’s curiosity, not dismiss it; to strengthen their sense of self, not diminish it. Through our fact-based, expert-facilitated programming, we give them the rare chance to process crucial information in a safe space grounded in openness.
As a result, girls realize they are not alone and find their voice in advocating for themself and others.
Topics covered in each 60-90 minute session include:
Session 1: “Empowering Preteen Girls”
- Influences of self-esteem
- Peer pressure
- Recognizing your positive qualities
- Friendship
- Managing conflict
- “I” statements and being assertive
Session 2: “Promoting a Healthy Body Image”
- Internal vs. external characteristics
- Self-talk
- Body image and media influence
- Activity, movement and restoration
- Nutrition
Session 3: “All About Safety”
- Trusted adults
- Home alone safety
- Code phrases
- Gun safety
- Suicide prevention
- Away from home
- Cell phones, Internet, social media and cyberbullying
Session 4: “Let’s Talk Puberty”
- Puberty 101
- Bodily changes during puberty
- Taking care of yourself during your period and healthy hygiene
- Male anatomy and terminology
- Human reproduction
- Safe touch