The Optimist Club of Calgary

 

Life Skills for Teens Workshops

 

The Optimist Club of Calgary wants to introduce you to theories and concepts that can help you increase your self-confidence, take control of your life, and provide you with techniques to achieve greater success and happiness.

Professional coaches lead one-day workshops on designated Saturdays throughout the year. Each workshop is self-contained and you may attend as many as you wish to.

 

THE WORKSHOPS ARE FREE OF ANY CHARGES AND INCLUDE A LIGHT LUNCH, REFRESHMENTS, AND PROGRAM MATERIALS.

The Workshops run from 10:00 AM till 3:00 PM on the Saturday dates noted below at the:

Girl Guides of Canada Center

2188 Brownsea Drive NW

Calgary, AB  T2N 3G9

Register for workshops by simply phoning the Girl Guides of Canada Center in Calgary at (403) 283-8348.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GIRL GUIDES TO PARTICIPATE.

October 25, 2008:

Power of Focus for Students

We are privileged to have Andrew Hewitt, the international speaker and best-selling author of The Power of Focus for College Students as our facilitator for this workshop.

He combines elements of two of his most popular workshops: The Passion Puzzle and The 7 Secrets of Ultra-Successful Students. The Passion Puzzle helps you identify things that you are passionate about, thereby making you aware

of the types of careers best suited for you. In addition, you will be provided with practical strategies for taking the next steps.

The 7 Secrets of Ultra-Successful Students provides an action plan to make college the best investment in your life and shows how to launch yourself into a successful career.

November 29, 2008:

People Effectiveness Training

An interactive workshop designed specifically for our Life Skills for Teens program from elements of the Gordon Training International organization that have been proven and tested around the world for over 44 years.

Judy Arnell from Calgary, a GTI Certified Trainer, conducts this workshop. It offers you specific communication and conflict resolution skills needed to build and maintain effective relationships. It focuses on active listening and, using role-playing, it addresses problem-solving, ways to approach and resolve communications roadblocks, and the importance of compassion in understanding others.

January 31, 2009:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

This is an overview of Stephen Covey’s highly popular, “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens”, You will learn time-tested principles and how to apply them to the tough issues and life-changing decisions you face.

Mike Suto, a Certified Facilitator from the Franklin Covey (Canada) organization provides anecdotes, real-life scenarios, and relevant interactive exercises to teach you to believe in your own abilities. These seven characteristics are commonly shared by happy and successful teens the world over. Habits 1, 2, and 3 deal with self-mastery called the “Private Victory”. Habits 4, 5, and 6 deal with relationships and teamwork. Habit 7, is the habit of renewal. It feeds all the other six habits.

This workshop provides you with a framework for boosting self-image, building friendships, resisting peer pressure, achieving goals, and improving communication and relationships with  your parents.

March 7, 2009:

TBD

A Life Skills for Teens workshop will be held on this date, but the speaker and topic have not been determined yet. Check the Optimist Club of Calgary website for updated information.

April 25, 2009:

TBD

A Life Skills for Teens workshop will be held on this date, but the speaker and topic have not been determined yet. Check the Optimist Club of Calgary website for updated information.

May 30, 2009:

TBD

A Life Skills for Teens workshop will be held on this date, but the speaker and topic have not been determined yet. Check the Optimist Club of Calgary website for updated information.

For additional information about the Life Skills for Teens Workshops email your questions to:

lifeskills @optimistcalgary.org

 

Last updated: Thursday, September 25th, 2008, 18:49:49.