The focus of this one-day training workshop is to provide educators specific strategies, activities and insights that can be used to confront and avoid girl drama and relational aggression.
Based upon the latest brain research, as well as current best practices, these interventions can be used to revive, launch or sustain efforts to prevent drama and emotional violence among girls. Without help, girls who are targets often suffer lasting effects – including academic withdrawal, social withdrawal, depression, substance abuse, risky sexual behavior, delinquency, crime, dysfunctional relationships, self-injury and even suicide.
Relational aggression among girls has intensified with the explosion of online communication/social media. While texting and Facebook are still widely used, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Vine, Google+, Skype, Oovoo, Facetime, Omegle, Whisper, Yik Yak, Ask.FM, reddit, Digg, Pinterest, Polyvore, Kik and WhatsApp are growing fast, and 92% of North American teens now own a smart phone, according to the latest Pew Research. With the exception of gaming, girls are far more likely than boys to access these online options.
This on-site training will help attendees understand the underlying neuroscience, as well as the latest research concerning drama and relational aggression among girls. Attendees will be provided tools for instilling social/emotional connections among girls that reduce relational aggression and improve academic outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Help girls make positive changes and learn to empower themselves.
Welcome
How Nature and Nurture Influence Girl Drama, Relational Aggression & Bullying
The Impact of Social Networking & Technology on RA
Prevention Strategies for Schools
One Hour Lunch Break Lunch
Prevention Strategies for Schools
Individual & Group Strategies to Address RA
Question & Answer Session
– Classroom Teachers
– Principals
– Special Education Personnel
– School Counselors & Psychologists
– Other Administrators
– Social Workers (all levels)
– Law Enforcement/SRO
– Counselors & Therapists in Agencies & Private Practice
– Media Specialists
Certificates of Completion for this seminar, which indicate 6 contact hours of Continuing Education, will be available at the end of the seminar upon completion of a course evaluation. In many cases, depending on your Profession and Jurisdiction, this Certificate of Completion is sufficient for tracking your Continuing Education and Professional Development efforts. We suggest that you contact your local Board or Governing Agency to see exactly what steps are necessary for approval in your particular discipline. Please note that Developmental Resources is also an approved Provider for the following National and Regional Accrediting Agencies.
Developmental Resources has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5602. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
*In case of an emergency, another qualified presenter will substitute
Steph Jensen, M.S., LPC is an award-winning author and international speaker recognized for her insight and understanding of relational aggression. She combines 15 years of practice in the fields of education and counseling with research, practical strategies and humor to address challenging behaviors and build positive relationships with kids. She has held positions as classroom teacher, education consultant and international speaker. She holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling, focusing her efforts on adolescent and family issues.
In recent years, Stephanie has applied her passion for adolescents to focus on the dynamics of relational aggression, social-emotional learning and positive behavior interventions. She is the author of Thrive in the Hive: Surviving the Girl’s World of Good and Bad Relationship Bee-haviors, Mom’s Choice Award-winning Princess Priscilla and the Bully-Bee Day, Princess Priscilla and the Mood Ring Rainbow and her latest Princess Priscilla and the Great Beezilla!
*In case of an emergency, another qualified presenter will substitute
Tracie Berry McGhee is a Global Speaker, Philanthropist, Author, Licensed Therapist, Talk Show Host. The founder of SistaKeeper Empowerment Center, (I Define ME Movement) an international nonprofit organization for girls serving local schools and various states across the US with international presence. The creator of the Own Your Now Show, a wellness show to inspire, uplift and empower women to keep your cups full! A true faith walker. She was born in STL, MO. a University of MO, STL graduate, were she received her Masters of Education. The product of teen mom, at 15 her mother poured into her the value of knowing you must break the cycle. She encountered bullying growing up, moving to various schools allowed her to see the value of being true to self! Through her own self-reflections she was given a journal, fell in love with poetry! Through writing she found a space to be authentic, transparent and resilient! She found her safe space and as she grew up, she realized these tools could empower others!
Over 20 years ago she birthed her a movement to empower and mentor girls through her poetry books and SistaKeeper Circles. Tracie is author of several poetry books and curricula for girls 8-18, facilitated all over the US. Reaching well over thousands of women & girls through her motivational speaking. She is sought after for college summits, girl assemblies, keynotes, professional development and wellness retreats. Her focus is on girl and women empowerment, mental health awareness, restorative justice, character education and increasing literacy skills. Tracie has served as host, presenter, panelist, keynote speaker at several distinguished events including University of Missouri Saint Louis annual Empowering Young Women’s Conference and the YWCA’s Leadership Summit. She is a consultant for Girl Scouts, Juvenile Justice, YWCA, Saint Louis Area schools, Parkway School District, and Hazelwood School District.
She serves as a MLK Nonviolence 365 Ambassador. She was named a Delux Power STL 100, Professional Organization of Women of Distinction, Education Girls Rock, Nat’l Council of Negro Women Legacy Award, the St. Louis, Missouri Hometown Champion at the 46th Annual NAACP Image Award, Member of ST. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. A Fox 2 News Expert Therapist, Clear Channel Radio and Hallelujah 1600 consultant! She is a wife, mother of three! A Sunflower and coffee lover! Sowing seeds globally!”
