Youth Facilitation
Senior Facilitator and Trainer (she/they)
Megan is a highly skilled facilitator who can navigate sensitive topics and create safety in a group very quickly. Her use of humour, storytelling and theatre make her work effective, engaging and a joy to experience. She is able to work with diverse groups, has an impressive range of knowledge on the topics of gender, sexuality, non-binary and cultural differences.
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- Anita Roberts, Founder of Safeteen
Teens can experience tremendous pressure and anxiety, both online and face-to-face. They struggle with the need to fit in, body image issues, gender stereotypes, and more. Safeteen offers strategies to navigate these issues skillfully and effectively.
The Safeteen program is a highly-acclaimed violence prevention assertiveness model; the topics covered delve into many social and emotional survival issues youth are facing in their day-to-day lives. By utilizing experiential exercises, role-plays, and dialogue, participants learn to access their inner-wisdom and hone their critical thinking in order to stand up and speak up for what they believe in without violence.
Topics Covered:
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Non-violent communication
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Fear and anger management
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Verbal and body language skills
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Bullying - verbal violence prevention
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De-escalating potential violence
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Personal boundaries and consent
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Exclusion and gossip
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Signs of abuse
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Gender socialization and stereotypes
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Sexual harassment
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Sexual assault
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Girl-girl violence
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Physical self-defence skills
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Identifying, building and respecting boundaries
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Healthy intimate relationships
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Breaking abusive patterns
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Identifying rape culture and victim-blaming
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Online safety
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Impact of pornography
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Realities and legalities of sexting and online harassment
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Internal and external self-harm
