Dynamic health-and-wellness education program developed at the Harvard Medical School; it addresses critical issues of body preoccupation and reduces risk for disordered eating in girls (grades 3-8). Emphasizes girls' personal power and overall mental and physical well-being--P. [4] of cover.
Contents:
Preparing to lead the program : commonly asked questions. Full of ourselves -- Claiming our strengths -- Body politics -- Standing our ground -- Countering the media culture -- Nourishing our bodies -- Feeding our many appetites -- The power of healthy relationships -- Full of ourselves handouts -- Full of ourselves addenda -- Guide for adult leaders -- Guide for girl leaders -- Throw your weight around! Activities. -- Throw your weight around! Handouts.
Summary:
Educational program that aims to sustain girls in their mental, physical, and social health and to decrease their vulnerability to the development of body preoccupation and eating disorders. A primary prevention program for a general (healthy) population of girls. It has been used by schools, after-school programs, town libraries, summer camps, churches, and synagogues--Introd.
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