Parents As People - Self Esteem

This topic was devoted to women's issues, for which a resource person from the local women's crisis centre agreed to conduct five sessions on current information for women to develop an awareness of rights and the services available. Other resource staff from health and/or social service centres have also been helpful and effective in conducting such sessions.

While these workshops for women in the class are in session, there is often an excellent opportunity to conference with male learners individually or to work with them in small groups.

Goals

• increase the self confidence of women in the class
• increase women's awareness of rights and services as Canadian citizens
• develop communication with other women in the group

Implementation

• Visit from coordinator of a women's centre for five sessions about health issues, wife abuse, women and drugs, legal issues, relaxation and self esteem.

Evaluation

• Journal writing - weekly, after the workshop
• individual questionnaire at the end of the five week session