We ALL go through difficult situations. Hear the story of an amazing woman who is battling an incurable, life-threatening illnesses and how it has made her a new person. Learn 5 inspirational tips to help you overcome daily challenges and teach you to never give up!

Presenter: Sol2Soul

"There are over 5 million girls between the age of 13 and 17 on Facebook. Thirty-five percent of all girls online have a blog, Forty-seven percent of online teens have posted photos where others can see them, and 89 percent of those teens that post photos say that people comment on the images at least "some of the time.” Teens these days are super communicators, but what are the affects of super communication on girl’s self esteem? This session will focus on how social media is effecting girl’s self esteem and it will arm participants with knowledge and tools for helping avoid the negative affect’s of social media."

Presenter: Blake Sunshine

This workshop will provide parents with the latest information on eating disorders, her unintentional role in promoting disordered eating habits; and how today’s strong and pervasive media influence affects girls. Practical strategies will be discussed and include eye-opening information from "The Body Project".

Presenter: Emily Roberts, Treaty Oak Psychotherapy

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? How is your perception of yourself influenced by the images and people around you? During this session take a deeper look at the root of these issues to learn how to wade through the mess of the media.

Presenter: Sol2Soul

You’ve tried reassurance, advice, and open-ended questions, but still you hear, “I hate myself,” “I’m not good at anything,” “Nobody likes me,” “I’m too fat/skinny/ugly/dumb/etc.” Learn what your daughter needs to hear to strengthen her self-image and get back in touch with her inner greatness. Techniques taught are based on Sandy’s book, “SAY WHAT YOU SEE for Parents and Teachers,” a simple approach to parenting that really works.

Presenter: Language of Listening

How technological advances contribute to a decline in self-esteem and a rise in risky behavior. The only outlet many young girls have is though technology; they are inundated with new ways to express themselves, most of which are counter-productive to healing. This workshop will educate parents on current risky behaviors such as sexting, cyber bullying, compulsive text messaging, Facebook, and how all of these outlets contribute to low self-esteem and depression. Tips on how help your child modify her behavior and increase communication within the family will be provided.

Presenter: Emily Roberts, Treaty Oak Psychotherapy

Do you feel overwhelmed at the thought of Twitter, FaceBook, LinkedIn, etc? In this workshop you will learn how to navigate the social media jungle, and leave with a survival kit of solid tools. Learn how you can use social media yourself, and how your daughter is using it too!

Presenter: RegainYourTime.com

Discover a new access to empowering young people in being financially responsible. This highly interactive workshop provides adults with the tools to bring fresh ideas about money to young people. Your conversations about money with kids will become exciting and proactive.

Presenter: The Money Academy

Women and girls represent 70% of the world’s poorest people. Did you know girls can play an important role in the global fight against poverty? Come learn how!

Presenter: Care

It is important for girls to ROCK and to know where rock comes from, along with hip hop, dance, country, R&B;, blues, pop, jazz, and many other forms of popular music from around the world. We consider the diverse contributions women and girls have made to popular music, as well as an acknowledgement that those contributions may be informed by different identity politics, instrumental backgrounds, and industrial interests. In this workshop, we will consider female contributions to popular music from the mid-twentieth century to the present, in the hopes that girls recognize the value of this history and their roles in shaping it.

Presenter: Girls Rock! Austin

Make a body map and take a self-inventory to discover how you view yourself and discuss how it relates to your self worth and self-esteem.

Presenter: AIDS Services of Austin

Young women today are more stressed out than ever before in history. Their struggle to be at the top of their class, the most popular and best dressed, can come at a cost; both emotional and physical side effects occur. Learn how to help your daughter navigate in this sea of pressure we call adolescence.

Presenter: Emily Roberts, Treaty Oak Psychotherapy

Board breaking is a lot like dealing with life's problems: In order to get past an obstacle, you must go through it. It also is often true that most of us cannot solve our greatest problems and issues without the help of another. In this session participants will not only learn the basics of board breaking, but how to use this martial arts practice to break through obstacles in their lives.

Presenter: Tao Texas

The physical & mental practices of yoga can help you during frustrating times in your life: from anxiety over a fight with a spouse to being overwhelmed with work. Yoga practice can help you relax, find a healthier body image and help you accept yourself just as you are. In this workshop yoga will teach you how to see your beauty, accept your imperfections and face the differences in your relationships.

Presenter: YogaRX

This workshop helps girls learn the value of self-expression through words. High school girls lead middle school participants through a fun writing exercise. Writing and sharing their poetry will show girls that writing can be a medium for confronting false stereotypes, connecting with themselves, and learning about each other.

Presenter: GENaustin

Ideas form lasting impressions or “mental tattoos” in parts of our mind. During this session you will learn how to really change your mind and our life with mental impression.

Presenter: Mind Tamers

Learn from middle school health educators concrete and effective tools to have an open and honest conversation with kids and about sex, pregnancy, puberty, and healthy relationships.

Presenter: Lifeworks

Get introduced to writing techniques and take away a hand-bound document of your work!

Presenter: Belinda Acosta

Discussion in small and in large groups, short computer presentation on current trends in substance use among youth, activities, jeopardy board game, role plays.

Presenter: Lifeworks

It is important to know the dangers of modern-day distractions and how to defend yourself in scary situations. During this workshop with Sense*Speak*Act you will learn to listen to your instincts and establish firm boundaries. You will walk away knowing how to de-escalate potential conflict and what to do to be safe!

Presenter: Tao Texas

During this physically focused self-defense class, you will practice effective hand strikes, powerful kicks and learn what parts of the body's "soft zones” to target to defend yourself.

Presenter: Tao Texas

Love food. Hate food. Let's get real about the basics of being healthy with a healing diet.
Perfection is not required for healthy habits! Don’t confuse a focus on health with an obsession to be thin.

Presenter: Your Healing Diet

Most preteens and teens reveal that they would rather talk about sensitive issues like sex with their parents. This session will focus on increasing parent comfort levels around sexuality topics and how to start having healthy and meaningful conversations about sexuality with their children.

Presenter: Planned Parenthood

Because children whose parents are open and honest with them about sexuality are more likely to postpone having sex and make healthier decisions about sex, parent-child communication is vital. This session will focus on what kids need to know and when they need to know it.

Presenter: Planned Parenthood

Relax and renew. Reconnect with who you are and tap into your needs and desires. Learn how to integrate physical, emotional, spiritual and mental self-care into your everyday life. Based on the exciting new book from Trudeau, "The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal: How to Reclaim, Rejuvenate and Re-Balance Your Life," this session will give you the opportunity to:

~ Learn about the transformative power of self care and why it's your best friend
~ Get in touch with your needs and practice some exercises to help you feel more focused, clear and creative
~ Hear self-renewal ideas and strategies from other women

"Self care is not about self-indulgence, it's about self-preservation." Audrey Lorde

Presenter: Renee Trudeau & Associated

Youth educators will give an interactive presentation about underage alcohol use in Texas. Learn about the physical effects, the social and legal consequences of drinking, and brainstorm ways in which youth can make healthier decisions about alcohol.

Presenter: Youth Launch - Youth Partnership for Change

As adults, our daughters will face a world far more competitive than ours. If we want to succeed in an age of lingering unemployment, corporate retrenchment, and tight credit, we need to offer them more than support and encouragement. We need to help them acquire the power of self-efficacy: the belief that they are capable of handling whatever comes along. How can parents be more than cheerleaders or helicopters? Dr. Daly will suggest three paradigm shifts to help you prepare your daughter for success.

Presenter: Ann Daly Clarity Counseling

Usted probablemente conoce las consecuencias negativas en que los jóvenes tengan relaciones sexuales, pero ¿y sus hijos? Como padre o guardián usted influye de gran manera el comportamiento de sus hijos.
Acompáñenos a este taller para explorar como platicar con sus hijos sobre este tema tan importante.

Presenter: Con Mi Madre

Is it true love if the person you're going out with is jealous? What if your crush texts you non-stop? Come check out the interactive performances by the Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble to see what going out is really about!

Presenter: Theatre Action Project

To empower moms and daughters on the importance to development this fundamental power. With the hope that participants make the decision to leave this legacy to their daughters.

Presenter: Sheyla Morataya

Listening with your whole being is one of the greatest gifts you can give to another. Learn how to listen completely in this workshop.

Presenter: Mind Tamers

Girls’ groups sometimes take on a life of their own. To reverse negative group dynamics, our daughters need us to show them how. Learn how to use open, honest communication to put the girls back in charge. Techniques taught are based on Sandy’s book, “SAY WHAT YOU SEE for Parents and Teachers,” a simple approach to parenting that really works.

Presenter: Language of Listening

Adoramos a nuestros hijos pero en momentos nos quieren volver locas. Juntas, como madres, vamos a explorar maneras sanas de cómo aliviar con estos sentimientos de desesperación.

Presenter: Con Mi Madre

Hoy en día es muy común que nuestros hijos vivan con muchas más preocupaciones. Ya sea por asuntos de la escuela, familiares, o sociales. En este taller aprenderemos sobre que es el estrés, síntomas, y como ayudar a nuestros cuando están con demasiado estrés.

Presenter: Con Mi Madre

¿En ocasiones sienten que sus hijos se comunican con ustedes a puro gritos? Y ustedes como se comunican con ellos? A gritos también? En este taller aprenderemos maneras efectivas en como comunicarse sanamente entre familia y no pasarla de grito en grito.

Presenter: Con Mi Madre

Learn the Top 10 Parenting Tips for Raising an Exceptional Daughter.

Presenter: Mind Tamers

Want to know what your daughter is up to but can’t find the 411? Learn best practices for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogging programs. Become more comfortable with your online networking skills and help better understand the draw for your daughter.

Presenter: Girlstart

Wondering how to talk honestly and openly to your daughter about dating and sex? Gain confidence and tools to help your girl’s navigate the confusing and pressure-filled road of dating and sex. Discussion based on Barb’s educational DVD: The Wisdom of Girls: Teens, Sex & Truth.

Presenter: Barb Steinberg