Location: West Ridge Middle School
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Audience: For girls

Do you ever wish that you felt better about yourself? Or felt more confident about your strengths? Let's get together to discover what makes us special and then share how great we are! Barb Steinberg, LMSW and Director of Programs for GENaustin is an educational trainer and consultant and will lead the discussion.

Location: Mendez Middle School
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Audience: For girls and parents (Spanish/English bilingual presentation)

Ever feel confused, angry or even hurt towards your best friend? Ever feel too much pressure at school? It's normal to experience either or both of these, but even "normal" can be hard to deal with. Learn how to better understand your friendships with girlfriends, and get some constructive ideas on how to change uncomfortable relationship patterns. Annette Del Canto, MSSW, LCSW, practices psychotherapy in Austin, Texas and has worked extensively with teen girls on issues such as peer relationships, dating and self-esteem.

Location: Covington Middle School
Time: 11:05 a.m - 12:30 p.m.
Audience: For girls & parents

Come watch a fun and interesting video that tells the story of three very different girls and what it was like for them growing up as a girl. Afterwards, we will talk about what it is like for you growing up as a girl. Barb Steinberg, LMSW, is an educational trainer and consultant who will be leading this presentation. Come share your story!

*** Presentation postponed to November 3rd @ noon at Trinity Episcopal School
Audience: For girls

If a relationship came with instructions, what would they be? If every girl had a toolbox to help her "fix" friendships in middle school, what would be in it? An experienced counselor, Shannon Huggins will teach girls how to use various tools to keep friendships strong, honest and healthy through the preteen and teen years.

Location: Kealing Middle School
Time: 3:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
Audience: For girls

Based on SafePlace's "Expect Respect" school program, this presentation will address the promotion of safe and healthy relationships for all girls. A strong girl speaks her mind in a relationship, refuses to do things that make her uncomfortable, and expects people to treat her with respect - even when others might be angry or disappointed. The program's focus will be on helping girls communicate their feelings, increasing girls' sense of personal safety and building healthy coping skills. The SafePlace School-based education and training team will facilitate this discussion.

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