Description |
xix, 139 pages : illustrations, forms ; 28 cm |
Note |
Dynamic health-and-wellness education program developed at the Harvard Medical School; it addresses critical issues of body preoccupation and reduces risk for disordered eating in girls (grades 3-8). Emphasizes girls' personal power and overall mental and physical well-being--P. [4] of cover. |
Audience |
Program designed for girls (grades 3-8) |
Contents |
Preparing to lead the program : commonly asked questions. Full of ourselves -- Claiming our strengths -- Body politics -- Standing our ground -- Countering the media culture -- Nourishing our bodies -- Feeding our many appetites -- The power of healthy relationships -- Full of ourselves handouts -- Full of ourselves addenda -- Guide for adult leaders -- Guide for girl leaders -- Throw your weight around! Activities. -- Throw your weight around! Handouts. |
Summary |
Educational program that aims to sustain girls in their mental, physical, and social health and to decrease their vulnerability to the development of body preoccupation and eating disorders. A primary prevention program for a general (healthy) population of girls. It has been used by schools, after-school programs, town libraries, summer camps, churches, and synagogues--Introd. |
Subject |
Girls -- Health programs.
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Health promotion.
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Health.
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Medicine, Popular.
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Diet.
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Body image in adolescence -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Self-esteem in adolescence -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Girls -- Health and hygiene.
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Girls -- Mental health.
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Eating disorders in adolescence -- Prevention -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Eating disorders in children -- Prevention -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Eating disorders -- Prevention -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Added Author |
Sjostrom, Lisa.
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Added Title |
Wellness program to advance girl power, health, and leadership |
ISBN |
0807746312 paperback |
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9780807746318 paperback |
Standard No. |
9780807746318 90000 |
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