Mind, Body, Spirit for Latinas - In Spanish & English
12-SESSION PROGRAM, Ages 12-16
Spanish & English in one guide. This excellent prevention program considers the rich, cultural context of Latina life and provides culturally adapted discussion and activities that empower Latina girls to express their views, determine goals, and balance their well-being, safety, and inter-personal relationships. Considers and explores the traditions, perspectives, and experiences of Latinas when addressing decision making about sexual activity, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. Examines the impact of risk behaviors on Latina girls’ relationships with their families, the community, and their own personal development. Builds media literacy skills by exploring messages aimed at or promoted within Hispanic communities. Based on the original Mind, Body, Spirit guide, this guide aims to focus on preventing and reducing high-risk behaviors for Latina girls throughout the adolescent years.
12-SESSION PROGRAM, Ages 12-16
Spanish & English in one guide. This excellent prevention program considers the rich, cultural context of Latina life and provides culturally adapted discussion and activities that empower Latina girls to express their views, determine goals, and balance their well-being, safety, and inter-personal relationships. Considers and explores the traditions, perspectives, and experiences of Latinas when addressing decision making about sexual activity, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. Examines the impact of risk behaviors on Latina girls’ relationships with their families, the community, and their own personal development. Builds media literacy skills by exploring messages aimed at or promoted within Hispanic communities. Based on the original Mind, Body, Spirit guide, this guide aims to focus on preventing and reducing high-risk behaviors for Latina girls throughout the adolescent years.
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Session
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Theme
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Activity/Description
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| 1 | Inner Champion vs. Inner Critic | Icebreaker, Reflection Activity, Journal Writing, Dyads, Group Discussion, Affirmations |
| 2 | Alcohol, Drugs, and the Mind/Body/Spirit Balance - Part I | Print Media Posters, Journaling, Self-Affirmations |
| 3 | Alcohol, Drugs, and the Mind/Body/Spirit Balance - Part II | Life Mobiles, Role-Play, Journaling, Self-Affirmations |
| 4 | Alcohol, Drugs, and the Mind/Body/Spirit Balance - Part III | Analyzing Video Clips, Journaling, Self-Affirmations |
| 5 | What is Love? Understanding Sex, Love and the Mind/Body/Spirit Balance - Part I | "Infatuation/Desire/Love – Querer/Deseo/Amor" Definitions Activity, Teen Stories and Discussion |
| 6 | What is Love? Understanding Sex, Love and the Mind/Body/Spirit Balance - Part II | Analyzing Music Messages, Journaling, and Self-Affirmations |
| 7 | What is Love? Understanding Sex, Love and the Mind/Body/Spirit Balance - Part III | Interview Stories Dyad Sharing, Teen Stories, Affirmations |
| 8 | Knowing What I Want! Understanding Sex, Love and the Mind/Body/Spirit Balance - Part IV | Dyads, Personal Standards Card Activity |
| 9 | Standing for What I Want! Understanding the Alcohol, Drug, and Sex Connection | Teen Stories, Discussion, Role-Play, Self-Affirmations |
| 10 | Mind/Body/Spirit Harmony | Breath Work Meditation, Affirmations |
| 11 | Affirming My Whole Self | Life Affirmation Poster |
| 12 | Celebrating My Whole Self | Affirmation Frames, Closing Ceremony |
This curriculum has been discounted at 5% due to a production error on the cover of the guide wherein “Actividades” was misspelled. We sincerely apologize and appreciate your understanding. Unfortunately, this cannot be remedied without destroying a large stock of pre-printed entrapped binder covers. In consideration of this environmental impact, we've opted to utilize the existing stock and to offer Mind, Body, Spirit for Latinas at a discount. We've taken immediate action to remedy this error, which will be reflected in the next round of production.