Institute for Girls Development | Empowering girls and women

Hardiness Zones for Girls: Best Practices for Helping Girls Thrive at School & After School for Elementary and Middle School Educators, Program Facilitators & Mentors
2013-07-09 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Institute for Girls’ Development, 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, 91101, United States
Hardiness Zones for Girls: Best Practices for Helping Girls Thrive at School & After School for Elementary and Middle School Educators, Program Facilitators & Mentors
Help girls get empowered & thrive!
Gain knowledge, skills, and practical tools for
• building hardiness, mindfulness, and social/emotional competencies
• supporting girls in their relational worlds and identity development
• advocacy and programming for girls
Breakout sessions, experiential learning opportunities, and cool tools!

Cost $130 (included materials, morning snack, and lunch)
Early bird special by June 21, 2013 ($120)

Training Institute Team:
Melissa J. Johnson, PhD
Vicki Chiang, PsyD
Raquel Kislinger, MA

To register, follow this link Hardiness Zones for Elementary & Middle School Educators, Program Facilitators & Mentors, E-mail SHulan@InstituteForGirlsDevelopment.com, or call 626.585.8075 ext. 151.

Also available: Training Retreats for your school, organization, or graduate students.

Be R.E.A.L. (Relationships: Extraordinary, Authentic, Loving)
2013-07-08 14:00 - 2013-07-12 17:00 | Institute for Girls’ Development, 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Friendship Challenges?
Friendships are so important to middle school girls! When we listen to girls, we learn very quickly about their relationships — the ups and downs. What can girls do when friendships are unfriendly — in the neighborhood, at school or online? What can caring adults do to help?

Be REAL is for middle school girls who want to:
• Have positive lasting friendships
• Gain tools for dealing with cliques, exclusion and when a line gets crossed
• Build confidence and have fun!

Be REAL is for adults who want to:
• Connect with other parents and caregivers
• Learn more about the social world of middle school girls
• Gain strategies to empower girls for positive friendships

2013 Workshop Dates
Summer Workshop:
July 8 – July 12
Monday – Thursday, 2:00 – 4:00; Friday, 2:00 – 5:00
Parent sessions are Monday, Wednesday and Friday
2014 Workshop Dates
Spring Workshop:
TBD
Summer Workshop:
TBD

Cliques, Conflicts, and Connections
2013-06-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Institute for Girls’ Development, 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Cliques, Conflicts, and Connections is a free workshop for parents lead by Dr. Melissa Johnson.
Learn tips and tools for helping your daughter navigate her social world.
She will present strategies to help children build positive friendships and solve conflicts. Dr. Melissa Johnson is delighted to present this free event of conversation, tips & strategies at the Institute for Girls’ Development as well as have resources for parents of children of all ages.

Register now through the store to reserve your space!

Resources for Cliques, Conflicts, and Connections:

Leaders Go First

Dates:
Wednesday, June 26, 1:30-3:00pm (with discussion time following)

Mind, Body, Spirit, Friendship Adventures
2013-06-24 13:30 - 2013-06-28 17:00 | Institute for Girls’ Development, 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Mind, Body, Spirit, Friendship AdventuresTM
A fun, in-depth experience in empowerment and friendship skills!
Girls-Join us for:
• Fun!
• Arts, crafts, and movements
• Skits and role play
• Journaling and mindfulness
• Friendship skills!
Check out this video of the fun times at Mind, Body, Spirit, Friendship Adventures
Led by:
The Institute Team plus special guests
Lineage Dance and Altadena Artist Karen Bagnard
Included is a free parent workshop with Melissa J. Johnson, Ph.D. on the social world of girls.
Resources for Participants and Parents:
• Elementary School Parent Resources
• Elementary School Girls’ Resources
• Photos from the Elementary School Program (previous years)

Mother and Daughter Self-Defense Class
2013-06-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Institute for Girls’ Development, 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Dynamic and popular self-defense instructor Lauren Roselle, President of Esteem, will teach you skills in assertiveness, awareness and physical technique which you can apply to any situation! Her most popular self-defense course, this training creates a safe space for women to address all their safety questions and concerns. Students have many opportunities to deliver full-force, debilitating blows to a “padded assailant.”
$180 for a mother and daughter together; $100 if you are registering for yourself only.
To Register:
Institute for Girls’ Development 626.585.8075, ext 108; www.InstituteForGirlsDevelopment.com
Your Life Flow 818.790.8588; www.yourlifeflow.com

Expecting the Unexpected when You're Expecting
2013-06-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Institute for Girls’ Development, 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Practical Tools For Psychologically Preparing for Parenthood
Presented by the New and Young Families Program at the Institute for Girls’ Development and Bellies, Babies, and Bosoms
With maternal mental health experts
Dr. Jessica Zucker & Robin Starkey Harpster, MFT
In this workshop we will explore thoughts, feelings and fantasies about pregnancy, birth and parenthood and provide you with important tools to help bolster your confidence and flexibility during this transformative milestone.
Date: Wednesday June 19, 2013, 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Institute for Girls’ Development – 95 N. Marengo Ave. Suite 100, Pasadena, CA
Questions? Want to Register? Contact Robin Starkey Harpster by phone 626.585.8075, ext. 109 or via email: RHarpster@InstituteForGirlsDevelopment.com
