Let's face it: Talking to kids about safety is tough. But, as your children mature, you want them to take care of themselves while living rich, full lives.
Strategic Living classes are designed to help you begin a dialogue and find the right words to communicate in a loving, non-alarming way.
Mother-Daughter Self-Defense: Women of all ages, their mothers and their daughters come together to learn about pressing issues facing each generation. Each class will be tailored to the needs of participants.
One participant said, "Thank you thank you thank you. What an experience! You are a marvel." Another remarked, "This class didn't stop at the end of the day. It opened up productive, life-changing conversations in our home."
And from one custom class organizer: "
Just a little "Thank You" from all of us gals! Your class ignited a lot of conversation on the drive home. And many more to come. We thought you were clear, informative, and definately a confidence builder for both the moms and the daughters. Having us all in a group setting was safe for the girls but really comforting for the moms to bring up topics we definitely talk about at home...but awesome to hear girls talk about it and moms reassured that their own peers are feeling the same way is priceless.
Your tools were simple and easy to remember and your thought process on the "why's" of why we find ourselves in certain situations was very clear. Loved the clothes line!
Thanks again...we will definately be passing your information on to our friends!
Scheduled by private arrangement only -- please contact me to arrange your custom class.
For Teen Girls Only: Every parent knows girls between the ages of 13 and 19 live in their own world. In their own class they'll relax and feel comfortable discussing their fears and asking tough questions. They'll get honest, accurate answers in a safe space. In 3 hours, theywill learn:
- How a teenager can protect herself when dates get scary
- Signs you need to get to a cell phone and call home -- now
- Surprise moves to get free if you're grabbed from behind
- What to expect, and do, when you get to high school or college
- How stay safe and still have fun at parties, athletic events and class activities
One parent's comment: "my daughter was in your class on Sunday morning and I wanted to let you know how much she and her friend enjoyed it and found it invaluable. When I got them in the car to drive home, they didn’t shut their mouths. She showed me many of the moves after we got home and was totally psyched. Thank you so much – I am a middle school counselor and one thing that is crucial for me is to help young women feel empowered. You certainly did that for my daughter – thanks so much for what you do."
Did You Know . . . ? (click here)According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, young women face an ever-increasing risk of assault as they get older. Sometime between the the ages of 20 to 24 their risk of assault begins to decrease, and it's a constant decrease over the decades.
For college girls: download this year's Campus Safety Info Flyer now.
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Upcoming Teen Girl Classes in Seattle (at 1426 S Jackson Street):
Saturday June 5, 1:00 - 4:00 pmRegistration closed- Tuesday July 6, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
- Saturday Aug 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Visit the Registration page to sign up for one of these classes. Cost is $65.
Self-Defense for Teen Girls Only is also offered at:
North Kirkland Community Center on Saturday, June 26, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Phone 425-587-3336 to register, or online at www.MyParksandRecreation.com.
Bellevue College (North Campus) on Tuesday July 27, 1;00 - 4:00 pm. Phone 425-564-2263 to register, or online here.
NEW: Self-Defense for Tween Girls (ages 11-13) will be offered only once this summer, on Sunday July 11, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Sign up on this registration page.
Contact me for more information about arranging a Teen Girls Only Self-Defense class for your group. Minimum class size: 8 participants.
KidSafe
Keep the magic of childhood safe in this low-key, friendly and age-appropriate class for girls and boys 5-9. A single 1 1/2 hour session works with young attention spans. In the first segment we will role-play in a non-threatening environment some of the common approaches used by perpetrators who target children. Children will practice the ‘five fingers’ approach: think, yell, get free, run, and tell. In the second part we will look at tactics that child molesters use to gain access to children through parents, and community resources available for your safety needs. Parents learn tools to continue the conversation, as well as to sort through all the information and misinformation on keeping their children safe. Learn about risks facing your kids, how to frame the discussion with children, and recognizing when someone may be targeting your family.
Next offered:
Sunday July 11, noon - 1:30 pm, in Seattle (1426 S Jackson Street, 3rd floor). Visit the Registration page to sign up.
TBD in the fall, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, at North Kirkland Community Center. Cost: $31/$37. For more on NKCC's offerings see www.MyParksandRecreation.com.