Girls Rising
A Guide to Nurturing a Confident and Soulful Adolescent
by Urana Jackson
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Pub Date May 17 2016 | Archive Date May 10 2016
Description
Young people are hungry and capable of engaging in meaningful explorations of themselves and the world around them. Adolescent girls especially have a deep desire and capacity to know themselves and explore their own spirituality. Girls Rising is a workbook of activities designed for educators, mental health clinicians, youth workers, parents, and, in some cases, peer educators working with girls ages 13 — 17 that provides a process for them to explore and develop their emotional, social, and spiritual selves. The curriculum comprises of four themes surrounding self–awareness, empathy and communication skills, social engagement, and transpersonal exploration. Incorporates drawing, writing, music, media, role–playing, storytelling, and deeply penetrating interactive activities to help incite self–discovery, enhance relationships, and connect girls to a cause, principal, or source greater then themselves. Jackson’s guide offers teenage girls a unique opportunity to engage with their changing selves and their environment from a deeply soulful and creative place.
Advance Praise
“Urana Jackson ‘gets’ today’s girls. This book is a treasure trove of activities that girls will resonate with in many settings, and the parenting ideas are easily accessible for those brave parents who want to find new and meaningful ways to connect with their daughters."—Tara Cousineau, PhD, global expert to the DOVE Self Esteem Project
"As the father of four Black girls, a feminist, spiritual teacher, and educator I am excited by insights and tools Urana Jackson offers us in Girls Rising. The empowerment of girls is one of the most transformative acts that any society can engage in. Girls Rising gives us a curriculum and a framework to help girls grow into women who can live and lead from the fullness of their humanity.”—Jakada Imani, Director of The Center of Spiritual and Social Transformation, Pacific School of Religion
"This is one of the best curricula I've seen for creating and implementing social and emotional development for youth. Students experience transformations in self-awareness, acquire practical tools for effective communication, problem solving, and develop genuine connection to their environment.”—Nancy Schiff, Executive Director for the Center for Youth Development Through Law
“The teachings in this soulful, systematic sourcebook will plant the seeds of empathy and empowerment in any classroom. Jackson knows and honors adolescence: her accessible designs for community-building and conversation create space for teenagers to walk their paths with purpose and awareness.”—Melina Centomani Rutter, San Lorenzo, California, High School teacher
“Jackson's practical ideas for promoting self-awareness, empathy, social engagement, and mindfulness are diverse enough to appeal to all kinds of girls and their mentors and parents. This is a powerful resource for both secular organizations and religious communities to use in making a real difference in girls' lives.”—The Rev. Dr. Karen Marie Yust, Real Kids, Real Faith, Rowe Professor of Christian Education, Union Presbyterian Seminary
“Girls Rising is not only a well-researched, engaging program of action to support and guide girls as they navigate the harrowing complexities of adolescence. It is a poignant exhortation to tend to the souls of our girls so that they will be better equipped to fight for what is good and right in the world—beginning with themselves."—Jungwon Kim, Senior Editorial Manager of the Rainforest Alliance, mother of teen girls
“With beautiful eloquence, Urana Jackson has managed to finally give voice to the personal, social, and spiritual development of the adolescent girl. Where can I sign my clients and daughter up?”— Natalia El-Sheikh, Marriage and Family Therapist
“As a director of programs for a mental health agency, I am so grateful for this collection of activities for young women that Urana has put together. Girls Rising offers a comprehensive and deeply moving curriculum that can be used to help girls develop into strong and insightful women.”—Lily Ly, PhD
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781941529188 |
| PRICE | $21.95 (USD) |
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