Life Skills for Teens Workshops
These free workshops will introduce you to ideas that provide ways to achieve greater success and happiness in your life. Professional coaches lead one-dayworkshops from 10:00 AM till 3:00 PM on designated Saturdays. The workshops are open to both boys and girls over the age of 12. They include a light lunch and all program materials. Because they are self-contained, you may attend just one or all of the workshops.
THE WORKSHOPS ARE FREE OF ANY CHARGES
They are held at the:
Girl Guides of Canada Centre 2188 Brownsea Drive NWCalgary, AB T2N 3G9To Register: phone the Calgary Girl Guides Centre at 403-283-8348
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GIRL GUIDES TO PARTICIPATE.
March 20, 2010: Effective Communications
Donna Joy and Judy Arnall facilitate this interactive workshop designed specifically for our Life Skills for Teens program. The workshop offers you specific conflict resolution and communication skills needed to build and maintain effective relationships. It focuses on active listening and with interactive exercises, addresses ways to approach and resolve communications roadblocks, and emphasizes the importance of compassion in understanding others. There will also be a facilitated discussion on the joys and challenges of the popular electronic communications tools: facebook, twitter, and cell phones.May 15, 2010: TBD
September 25, 2010: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Based on Stephen Covey’s highly popular, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, you’ll learn how to apply time-tested principles 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 help you: boost your self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, and achieve your goals. These seven behaviors are commonly shared by happy and successful teens the world over.For additional information about the Life Skills for Teens Workshops email your questions to: lifeskills@optimistcalgary.org
Last updated: Monday, January 25th, 2010, 14:23:17.