Especially Me

Girls between the ages of 9 and 12 now have available a special opportunity designed to address their specific self esteem needs. Especially Me is offered by The Junior League of Anderson County at the AnMed Health Campus.

Especially Me is a series of three classes that addresses issues such as self esteem, changing bodies, reproduction, nutrition, eating disorders, making good decisions, being assertive, and expressing feelings.

The preteen years are critical for young women to establish a sense of self. The first course focuses on the definition of self-esteem and how society has a major influence on a young woman's self-esteem. Girls will walk away with clear understanding of what makes them unique.

The second class focuses on health, nutrition and exercise as well as the physical and emotional changes of puberty. The girls will learn that living a healthy lifestyle helps contribute to their self-esteems.

The third and final class focuses on teaching girls to make good decisions and be assertive when they are challenged by peer pressure. They are given the tools necessary to help them succeed as young women in today's society.

The course is taught by trained facilitators on a monthly basis and consists of three consecutive weekly classes.