YOU ROCK! Self-esteem program for teens (ONLINE)

Often unhealthy self-ESTEEM IS THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: Fear  *   Anxiety  *  Anger   * Panic attacks   Dependence   * Lack of assertiveness  Depression   * Eating disorders   Addictive behaviors  *  Relationship problems  Social anxiety disorders   (From Research conducted by Prof. Lissette Saavedra) Therefore, helping youth create healthy self-esteem is a very effective strategy to prevent many emotional, behavioral, and relational issues in the future. TEENS WHO HAVE HEALTHY SELF-ESTEEM APPRECIATE THEMSELVES MORE, HAVE MEANINGFUL FRIENDSHIPS AND DEEPER RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR PARENTS. THEY ALSO GET BETTER GRADES IN SCHOOL. THEY SET HIGHER GOALS FOR THEMSELVES, THEY ARE MORE FUTURE-ORIENTED AND ACHIEVE MORE IN LIFE. PROGRAM AGENDA: Week 1: What healthy self-esteem means Week 2: Appreciating your strengths Week 3: Accepting your challenges Week 4: Dealing with peer pressure Week 5: The truth about your worth Week 6: Creating your manifesto PROGRAM MEETS ONLINE EVERY THURSDAYS FOR 1 HOUR EACH WEEK. Meeting link will be provided via email on 1/15/2020.