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Workshops for young girls and athletes

August 23rd

ONVO Whole Body Health
10838 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98004

Session 1: “Real Beauty” Workshop for girls ages 8-12
12pm-2pm

Girls are bombarded by images of idealized “beauty” every day. These images can negatively influence how girls see their bodies and themselves. This workshop will encourage the girls to embrace a more positive self-image, both inside and out. Borrowing activities from Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty, girls will engage in a healthy dialogue about self-esteem.

Session 2: “Finding Beauty in Strength” Workshop for female athletes ages 13-15
3pm-5pm

Although it is undeniable that participation in sports helps young girls develop self-confidence, that doesn’t mean young athletes are immune to the unhealthy images of beauty portrayed by their peers and the media. This workshop will include discussion about athletic body-image and the virtues of pursuing excellence, as well as activities to cultivate self-esteem.

The workshops are free of charge, however, small donations will be accepted after completion of the workshop to help offset the cost of printing the girls’ workbooks.

Both sessions will be hosted by former U.S. Ski Team member and U.S. Olympian, Libby Ludlow. Three additional college-educated women who have experience working with kids will be helping facilitate the workshops.

Attendance for each workshop will be capped at 30 girls maximum.

These workshops are designed for the girls to attend without a parent or mentor, however, we highly encourage parents and mentors to carry out an ongoing dialogue about self-esteem and body-image into the future. The girls will be sent home with a workbook that will include information and various activities. The hope is that parents and mentors will be proactive in discussing what the girls learned in the workshop and encourage them to cultivate awareness and self-esteem by engaging with the workbook.

Email seattleselfesteem@gmail.com to register. Please indicate which session and the attendee’s full name and age.