Hardiness Workshop

At HGHW we believe it is not the girl, but the society in which she lives that needs to change, and we think social change is most likely to happen when adults learn how to effectively partner with girls. This daylong workshop is all about learning how to create the conditions that enable such partnerships. We begin with an introduction to hardiness and muse theory, both of which focus our attention on the kinds of relationships that support girls’ healthy development. We consider issues like girlfighting or “mean girl” behavior through a hardiness lens and offer solutions that engage girls in critical thinking, coalition-building, and activism. Finally, we examine intergenerational girl-led activist projects as a way to better understand how to support girls' social change efforts.

Participants will leave with the knowledge and skills to:

• Support and inspire girls to voice their thoughts and feelings
• Cultivate “hardiness zones” – safe spaces where girls learn what it means to work in coalition and become allies
• Develop girls’ critical thinking and healthy resistance to damaging stereotypes
• Engage girls in their schools and communities to create positive change

Join us for a day-long workshop on June 24th, 2015 in beautiful Freeport, ME. Registration is $150 and includes training by Hardy Girls Senior Researcher and Co-Founder Lyn Mikel Brown, morning coffee, and lunch!