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Self-Esteem Program for Teen Girls


The Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower's goal is to provide a peer-supported process to normalize challenges faced by teen clients, complement individual and group counseling sessions and provide an opportunity to build positive self-esteem and confidence for female clients aged 11 to 18 in a therapeutic environment.

Schedule

  • 3:00 to 4:00pm
  • All sessions are on Tuesdays
  • Sessions meet at the Children's Center in the Frank Sinatra Auditorium
  • Sessions are held mid-January through mid-April
  • Self-Esteem "Graduation" Tea Party is held the last Tuesday of the session

Program

  • Weekly group counseling followed by eight weekly self-esteem sessions, culminating in a final presentation, attended by family members, staff, Barbara Sinatra and Board Members.
  • Two clinicians, a team of professionals and volunteers conduct the program.

Session Dates

  • Teen Girls Group Counseling: Mid-January through mid-March
  • Self-Esteem: Mid-March through the final "graduation" presentation mid- April

Session Overview

Teen Girls Group Counseling:

  • Family Violence
  • Abuse Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Coping Skills
  • Self-Esteem
  • Communication Skills
  • Living with Individuals Other Than Birth Parents
  • Addressing Sexuality

Self-Esteem Sessions:

Weekly classes that complement individual and group counseling and include, but are not limited to:

  • Make-up and Skin Care
  • Hygiene/Nutrition/Exercise
  • Stress Reduction
  • Posture and Modeling
  • Hair & Nail Care
  • Grooming
  • Music Appreciation
  • Voice/Public Speaking
  • Clothing
  • Rehearsal and Final Presentation