It Starts with Me was created to cultivate a space that promotes positive self-esteem. This 10-week program will focus on positive reinforcements to help combat the various hinderances that can tend to negatively impact one’s esteem. The modules provided will foster opportunities that help the young ladies understand their value, and build upon whole, healthy, and positive esteems. “It starts with me”, means just that. You carry you with you wherever you go, meaning your mindset, what you focus on, value, and your means of setting standards carries over into everything you do (school, work, etc.). How one perceives themselves can either propel them forward in life or it can be a hindrance.

This program’s initiative is to empower the young ladies, because when you have a healthy view of yourself, you can act in the same manner. Every good thing they desire and can obtain, is dependent upon how they choose to show up, and the goal is to show up healthy, whole, and confident, because they are assured of who they are.

Outcomes:

• Critical thinking skills

• Communication skills

• Public speaking skills

• Active listening skills

• Interpersonal skills development

• Self-awareness development

• Social, emotional, and mental awareness

• Gratitude development

• Morale development

• Esteem development

• Value/worth development

• Practicing empathy and grace (internally and externally)

• Recognition

• Goal Setting