
Quarterly 3-Hour Workshops
Spring - Stress Management
Summer - Five Fingers of Self-Defense
Fall - Assertive Communication
Winter - Five Fingers of Self-Defense
Quarterly 4-Week Courses
Winter Course - Mixed Gender
Spring Course - Women and Teen Girls
Summer Course - Mixed Gender
Fall Course - Mixed Gender
This workshop encourages self-care and healing through reflection, focused physical practice, and meditation. Participants learn techniques for use in managing stress arising from everyday interactions. In a range of activities participants will connect with others, have fun, and learn concrete tools they can incorporate into their workplace and lives.
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Saturday, March 10th, from 1:00 to 4:00pm
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Within our framework of the five fingers of self-defense—Think, Yell, Run, Fight, and Tell—participants learn how to accurately assess areas of danger in their lives and increase their awareness, self-confidence, and safety. Through discussions, role plays, and partnership exercises, participants practice assertive communication skills and effective physical techniques to feel safer and more self-empowered.
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Saturday, June 9th , from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Saturday, December 8th, from 1:00 to 4:00pm
In this workshop, participants practice effective communication strategies for interrupting inappropriate behavior. Participants learn communication tools for maintaining harmonious and safe workplaces, homes, and communities. Through small group role plays, reflection, and large group discussion, participants practice verbal strategies for working through situations ranging from mild to dangerous.
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Tuesday, September 11th, from 6:00 to 9:00pm
Students learn the Five Fingers of Self-Defense — Think, Yell, Run, Fight, and Tell — and practice applying these strategies to a variety of situations. In role plays, group discussions and partnership exercises, students gain confidence and increased awareness as they learn concrete ways to respond to conflict and violence.
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January 14th - February 4th, 2012
Runs 4 Saturdays, 1:00 to 4:00pm
April 10th - May 1st, 2012
Runs 4 Tuesdays, 6:00 to 9:00pm
(Women and teen girls only)
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July 10th - July 30th, 2012
Runs 4 Tuesdays, 6:00 to 9:00pm
October 27th - November 17th, 2012
Runs 4 Saturdays, 1:00 to 4:00pm