 ositive
Images focuses on young ladies, ages 10-16, in an effort to provide
them an outlet to discuss the issues affecting their daily lives,
as well as, provide them with the needed guidance to prosper during
these critical developmental years.
Mission
Statement:
To promote a greater sense of awareness and self-confidence in our
young ladies so that they can excel in today's competitive world,
by sharpening both personal and professional skills, the positive
images program teaches our young ladies to make educated and responsible
decisions.
Objectives:
At the end of these workshops participants will:
• Have developed leadership skills
• Know how to honor and care for their bodies
• Have improved self esteem
• Be able to identify healthy vs. unhealthy relationships
• Understand the pressures of and the alternatives to early
sexual behavior
• Have career readiness skills
• Know how to conduct themselves appropriately in social situations
• Demonstrate professional verbal, written and physical communication
skills
• Have a sense of volunteerism and community
Details:
The program runs for 26 weeks from October until the end of May.
Instructors at each of the participating centers work with the officers
to create lessons each session that are unique to the needs of the
girls at that center. With the help of the Positive Images Director,
the instructors work to locate speakers, activities and opportunities
that will keep the girls interested and learning.
How to Register:
All participants must be a registered PAL member. PAL members can
sign up to be apart of the program at the beginning of each session.
Girls cannot start in the middle of a session. Please contact your
local PAL Center to register. For a complete listing of PAL centers
please visit our website, www.phillypal.com.
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