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The program consists of four modules, delivered in 90-minute sessions weekly over the course of a school year:

 

 
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Module 1: SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-AWARENESS

  • It allows young women to open up about what their struggles are, and to realize that they are not alone

  • The young women will have opportunities to share interpersonal struggles and fears during our “Our Close & Personal” Sessions, which is basically a time to share what is going on in their lives during that week

  • The book “Radiant” by Priscilla Shirer, helps prompt discussions and questions; quotes scripture, giving young women direction and confirmation of what is expected of them as young women and who God sees them as and to embrace it.

 
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Module 2: Forgiveness and Purpose “Choosing Forgiveness”

  • Focuses on Self-esteem building through various discussions; role-playing, writing in their personal journals

  • Forgiveness for themselves and others and learning to love who they are

  • The Gift of Forgiveness by Eva Gibson gives realistic direction on how to effectively understand forgiveness and also gives scripture

  • The young women will have opportunities to share interpersonal struggles and fears during our “Up Close & Personal” Sessions, which is basically a time to share what is going on in their lives during that week

  • Scripture and prayer and personal journal writing will be a big part of this session. Learning to talk with the Lord is very important in learning to love themselves

 

 

 
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Module 3: Gifts and Talents “Truth In The Mirror”

  • Involves delving into their self-image; self-worth and self-esteem

  • The book “The Truth in the Mirror” by Karla Downing helps them truly understand the meaning of “Self” through true-life examples and scripture

  • It will help them realize why their self-image is what it is; how to change it to uplift them and how to keep it that way

  • Allows them to see how they see themselves today and how different they will see themselves after reading this book

  • There should also be “up close and personal” time to share any struggles or praises they have faced for the week prior

 

 
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Module 4: Career Development and Academic Planning/ GOAL SETTING “Curriculum created by P&P”

  • The curriculum was created by Petals & Pinecones, Inc. and is based on the Virtuous Woman; Proverbs 31:10-31

  • It also involves Goal Setting and weekly devotions

  • We have found that striving for excellence is second to having the basic skills and knowing why we set goals

  • Periodically throughout this module, a guest speaker comes in and allows a hands-on experience for the young women that includes: cooking, sewing, testimonials, budgeting/savings; resume and cover letter preparation; self defense

  • The other weeks, we spend time going over short and long-term goals that the young women set and discuss whatever scripture was to read that week in their devotions