Statistics from youth in Canada on body image and self-esteem reveal * Dove Detoxify Beauty Research, January 2021 (Girls n=503 in Canada ages 10 and 17 & Women n=1,010 in Canada ages 18 – 55)
Confident MeSingle Session Workshop
This workshop is engaging and can be completed in approximately 60-minutes. The Confident Me single session workshop materials contain a lesson plan, presentation, and activities.
Perfect for
All groups, including those who might also need customizations for specific sensitivities and to reflect lived experience.
Your download includes:
1 PDF File - Workshop
1 PDF File - Educators guide
Confident MeSix Session Workshop
Six 45–60-minute sessions including class discussions, small-group activities, engaging videos and activity worksheets.
Perfect for
The classroom, or group sessions.
Your download includes:
6 PDF Files - Workshops
6 PDF Files - Teaching guides
6 PDF Files - Activity sheets
Proud to be MeSingle Session Workshop
Proud To Be Me is a 2-hour body image program specifically designed for LGBTQ2SIA+ youth and allies aged 10 – 17. The purpose of this resource is to build self-esteem and help young LGBTQ2SIA+ people feel confident today.
Perfect for
Gay Straight Alliance programs, LGBTQ2SIA+ clubs or youth centers.
Your download includes:
1 PDF File - 54 pages
True to MeFive Session Workshop
This is a 5-session workshop! Will help young girls feel more confident about their bodies, enable them to recognize the pressures that can cause anxiety about their appearance and give them a chance to practice dealing with these pressures.
Perfect for
Youth groups & youth led groups.
Your download includes:
1 PDF File - True to Me Handouts
1 PDF File - True to Me Leader Guide
1-PDF File - True to Me Program Guide
Confidence Kit
Written by experts and designed for adults, like you, who want to help a special child in your life develop body confidence. So, whether you’re a parent, grandparent, caregiver, mentor, aunt, uncle or trusted older friend, this kit is for you!
Perfect for
Parents, caregivers and mentors, with adaptations for boys.
Your download includes:
1 PDF file – 32 pages of engaging content, advice and activities
Here’s a taste of what you can learn with our free workshops
The concept of appearance ideals and where pressure to achieve them comes from.
How to evaluate your own body confidence and self-esteem. Learn how this affects the young people in your life and how to change the conversation.
What is media literacy? How images and messages, from advertising to movies and social media, are often manipulations of the truth.
Strategies to resist appearance pressures, avoid comparing themselves, challenge appearance ideals and build body confidence.
Ways they can challenge and reject media images and messages that promote appearance ideals.
How to start important conversations to improve self-esteem and body confidence, today with talking points, checklists and more.
Strategies to boost confidence and champion body confidence for themselves and others.
Disclaimer: once you click "Download now", the file downloaded will be a zip folder that includes everything you need (i.e. PowerPoint presentation and facilitation guide). Unzipping a file is easy! Double click on the folder to unzip and access all documents.
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