Girl Power: a personal/social development program for building middle school girl's self-esteem

Abstract

Includes bibliographical references (pages 23-25)

Girl Power is an eight-week self-esteem program for middle school girls in grades 6th through 8th. The program is composed of strategies and activities that further develop and build self-confidence, self-image, self-respect and self-knowledge. A review of theoretical models, prevalence, causes and prevention strategies are discussed. The purpose of this project is to create a program that provides significant positive changes for girls in the key areas of their development, their sense of belonging, their perception of themselves and others, and their belief in their ability to accomplish meaningful tasks and goals in their lives.