Exciting News!
We are currently evaluating a 10 class companion curriculum to the
How I Look Journal. The project is being coordinated by Dr. Nancy Brown, a developmental psychologist and Principal Investigator at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, an innovative healthcare provider in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you would like to participate in this study, we can provide the
How I Look Journal at a substantial discount, detailed lesson plans and weekly coaching. For more information, please contact Nan:
nan@howilookjournal.com.
The How I Look Journal can be used in your SEL, Health, Advisory or Afterschool program. It includes concepts typically covered in body image and self-esteem classes and is an appealing alternative to the traditional workbook.
(See How I Look Journal link for further description.)
The age appropriate information covering each topic allows you to spend less class time on the material while still providing a comprehensive program. In addition to guided journal prompts, blank pages throughout the journal allow for teacher-directed journaling.
Focus groups with middle school girls confirmed that girls will journal independently and do not perceive it as homework.
Older middle school or high school girls will find opportunities for leadership development by using the journal as a framework for creating student-designed mentoring activities.
We are committed to teacher training and helping you create programming suited to your specific needs.
After piloting the program at Woodside Priory School, Dora Marron, Middle School Dean, commented:
"This is so encouraging and I hope reaffirming to you that you have developed something that is life changing for girls!!! Great job!"
Click here for an example of the information we will provide to our partner schools.
Areas where we can further support you include:
- Teacher training including: background on research that supports these concepts, scripted lesson plans, information on published curricula options and other resources, classroom activities to supplement the journal, and mentoring project design
- In-service workshops to assist in maximizing interdepartmental use of the How I Look Journal,
- Presentation of single or multiple classes that reflect or expand on How I Look Journal concepts
- Parent education to help parents better understand the complexities of body image issues and gain tools for supporting their daughters' healthy maturity.
- Interest Project design assistance for Cadet Girl Scout troop leaders
