Objectives
- To create a safe, supportive atmosphere that promotes positive self-expression through discourse and through art.
- To provide time and space for each individual in the group to express herself and to be heard.
- To promote sense of security found in group interconnectedness and group support.
- To strengthen a personal sense of uniqueness and self-worth.
- To provide interpersonal tools and skills to manage the emotional upheaval associated with pre-adolescence and adolescence.
- To promote a positive attitude in group discussions concerning the members of the group.
- To develop a real understanding of the seven components of self-esteem and to incorporate that understanding into each individual’s daily life.
- I am unique
- I am connected
- I am comfortable in my body
- I am loveable
- I am worthwhile
- I assert my power
- I have role models
- To provide an opportunity to feel competent and valuable, gradually assuming responsibility for all aspects of North Star, thus confirming their faith in their individual abilities in communication and decision-making skills.
- To provide a confidential, nonjudgmental environment for self-expression and self-advocacy.
- To provide the materials and the instruction necessary to stimulate self-expression through the arts.