PROGRAM IDEAS TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

This section contains several ideas for activities your organization can incorporate into existing programs or conduct as new programs. These ideas can be one-time activities (for example, a self-esteem seminar), a series of activities (for example, a six-week writing club), or ongoing programs (for example, weekly movies). These activities may give you some new ideas on how to promote emotional wellness in the women who use your organization's services. If you have limited program planning experience, see "How to organize and evaluate a program or activity" for guidance on how to plan, publicize, and evaluate an activity.

Each program idea contains:

• A descriptive title
• The intended audience for the idea: women of any age (ideas 1-10) or young women in particular (ideas 11-15)
• A brief overview of the idea
• Emotional wellness issues addressed by the idea
• Possible locations to host the idea
• Cost to host the idea, described as less to more expensive ($, $$, or $$$)
• Additional resources related to the idea

Many of these ideas involve women coming together to discuss their emotions, beliefs, and traditions. We encourage you to conduct such discussions in small groups when possible, and to work to create a safe environment where all women feel comfortable sharing. You might consider having a trained counselor or other professional readily available if some participants encounter strong or difficult emotions during these discussions. The resources section of this guide also contains additional information that might be helpful.

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