What is it?
A fun, educational body literacy workshop intended to empower youth ages 8-12 with the knowledge they need to have a positive relationship with their period and cycle.
Welcome to the world of Period Positivity!
In the workshop we are re-storying menstruation and the female body for pre-teens. Topics like menstruation, ovulation and female reproductive anatomy are normalized explicitly as vital body functions that are not only a part of living a healthy life, but help keep you healthy. Together we explore why and how that is.
Who is it for?
The Period Positivity Workshop is for youth ages 8-12, regardless if they have started menstruating or not, and a caregiver.
A caregiver could be a parent, older sibling, aunt/uncle, grandparent, or godparent. Intergenerational registration welcome (ex: youth, parent, and grandparent)!
You may bring more than one child and more than one caregiver if you wish.
People of all sexes, genders, gender expressions or identities are encouraged to attend. This workshop is for you if you want to empower the youth you know with body literacy knowledge, or/and if the youth you know have questions about menstruation or the female reproductive cycle that you don't know how best to answer.
What can you expect?
The following curriculum will be taught over two 1.5-hour sessions, using games and activities to introduce the material:
- An introduction to menstruation and ovulation
- An introduction to reproductive anatomy (the external and internal female reproductive organs
- Menarche 101
- The menstrual cycle overview (including what's normal and cycle mapping)
- How to be a Body Language Detective
- Self-care throughout the menstrual cycle
- Period products show and tell
- How to manage your period with confidence
When is it happening?
There are three sessions to choose from. Each session takes place over 2-weeks on Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30pm:
- Session 1 - May 7th and 14th
- Session 2 - May 21st and 28th
- Session 3 - June 4th and 11th
Where?
Sessions are held at the Wolfville Legion, upstairs.
Who will be leading the workshops?
Sophia Lillemor!
Here is a little biography of Sophia:
I’m a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner (HRHP) and Fertility Awareness Educator (FAE) in training, currently studying at Justisse College International. I am passionate about helping people gain Body Literacy as a tool for empowerment, safety, and liberation. I believe that learning the language of our bodies allows us to be in better relationships with ourselves and each other.
How do I register?
Click the link below or use the link in the "Helpful Links" on this page, then find the session you want to register for.
