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turns to other trainers and has them model answers
using different styles, from pleasant “that’s private” to
brusk “buzz off.”
Trainer explains: There is one exception to
confidentiality. Sometimes we break confidentiality in
order to protect people. For example if __Mary__ told
me that __June__ told her confidentially that her house
counselor was hitting her, __Mary__ and I would
discuss who we needed to tell in order to protect
__June__. We would probably talk to June about how
we could help her. Discuss.
If time permits, have a few participants act out the role
play.
Activity

Strong Women
Lay out on table a variety of pictures of women looking
assertive, in non-traditional roles, etc. Ask participants to pick
a picture of a women who they think is strong. Once everyone,
including trainers, has picked a picture, have them describe
why they think the women pictured is a strong woman. Have
them post the pictures onto the strong women board as they
describe the picture. Tell them that each week we will be
adding more pictures to the strong women board and they are
welcome to bring pictures they find of strong women.
Pull up the Mission Statement on the flip chart and ask the
group who would be a strong woman to represent the mission
statement. Get some ideas and then have the group make a
decision. For future classes put a picture of this women and the
mission statement on poster board. (Note: Our pilot classes
chose Zena the Warrior Princess, but each class should come
up with their own symbol of female strength.)

Check In

Check-in Activity
Explain that at the end of each class there will be a
check-in activity to “check in” with each person and
see how she feels and how the class was for her.
Continuing Learning Project
Before our next class, spend some time thinking about
what makes you special.

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