October 20 & 21, 2007 Humanities Education Center 987 E Ivy Ave. St. Paul, MN 55106 To Download a Registration Form Click HERE This conference is open to women and girls interested in exploring the contributions to poor body image as well as strategies to combat poor body image FOR GOOD. FEATURING PLENARY SESSIONS:
BODY PROPOGANDA
This 60-minute session takes a look at our media saturated culture. Participants will examine the messages the media gives women and girls and the values it cultivates concerning appearance, relationships, violence against women, and career/school choices.
Facilitated by CarolineTicarro-Parker, Mind on the Media
ADDRESSING THE INNER CRITIC
Using a body-centered approach including guided imagery, discussion, art, gentle yoga and movement, gain an understanding of the role of your inner critic. By illuminating the roots of our insecurities, we can stop doubting ourselves. This workshop focuses on self-care and empowerment. Participants develop tools for working with the inner critic and increasing self-esteem.
Facilitated by Mia Bolte, The Purple Crayon Factory
"REAL WOMEN COME IN ALL SIZES: Building Healthy Body Esteem in a Body Toxic World"
Pressured by the unrealistic “thin ideal,” most women learn to struggle with size and shape as young teens and continue the battle throughout their lives. Now new and dire medical warnings about the rising rate of fatness are generating even more anxiety about weight and triggering a fear of fatness in increasingly young children. Rather than helping, apprehension about weight, body angst, and the drive to lose weight are catalysts for negative body image, disordered eating, weight gain, diminished fitness, and poorer health. Despite this, old paradigms that perpetuate body “wars” are still prescribed and innocently accepted. More than ever women need realistic, holistic and sane guidance to embrace positive body esteem, wholesome eating, fitness and health regardless of size.
Facilitated by Kathy Kater, LICSW, Healty Body Image Workshop presenters include:
TVbyGirls, Anna Westin Foundation, YWCA Women's Wellness Program, Planned Parenthood's Reach One Teach One and Parents Are Sexuality Educators Programs, University of Minnesota Tucker Center,
...just to name a few. Registration fee includes materials and meals for both days.
$85 Members Twin Cities NOW; $120 non-members; $65 youth ages 18 and under. Savings deadline extended; Save 10% by registering before October 10th. To Download a Registration Form Click HERE.
Tentative Conference Agenda Saturday October 20th
8:30-9:00 Registration, Continental Breakfast, Workshop Sign Up
9:00 Call to conference, Conference Overview, Agenda Overview
9:15-10:30 “Body Propaganda”-Caroline Ticarro-Parker, Mind on the Media
10:30-11:15 Workshops
11:30-12:15 Workshops
12:15-1:30 Lunch, Silent Auction Begins
1:45-3:00 Workshops
3:15-4:00 Workshops
4:15-5:00 Sunday Preview/Networking Reception
Sunday October 21st
8:30-9:00 Check-In, Continental Breakfast,
9:00 Welcome, Agenda Overview
9:15-10:30 “Addressing Inner Critic”-Mia Bolte, The Purple Crayon Factory
10:45-12:30 Living Healthy Panels
12:45-2:15 Luncheon, Fashion Show; Silent Auction Ends
2:30-4:00 “Real Women Come in All Sizes: Building Healthy Body Esteem in a Body Toxic World”-Kathy Kater, LISW, Healthy Body Image
4:00-4:30 Closing Ceremonies
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