Session 2: Seeing Self

By the age of thirteen, 53% of American girls are unhappy with their bodies. This percentage grows to 78% by the time girls reach seventeen. The reality is girls are accessing the world through devices, and we’re not seeing a realistic view of the world. We’re seeing the parts people are choosing for us to see.

Self-love is an inside job. But, so often, we let others affect our feelings of self-worth and confidence. Developing our inner beauty is a daily practice and a foundational strategy for loving ourselves and others.

In week two of our summer series, we will explore Seeing Self. We will have an opportunity to equip girls with tools to practice positive self-talk and celebrate our individuality rather than conform to what is modeled by the media.

Inner Beauty & Self-Worth strategies often create the pathways to:

• Stronger coping mechanisms and faster recovery from life challenges
• Empowerment in decision making that influence positive outcomes
• The confidence and clarity to set healthy boundaries
• An ability to see situations from multiple perspectives and create a better understanding with others
• Healthier self-talk and body image
• Better discernment and decision making

Topics(s): Inner Beauty & Self-Worth

Guest Mentor: Melanie Peralta