FeminEQ

Celebrating Womanhood

A FeminEQ programme is a 5-day workshop in which young women (yw) achieve emotional literacy on all aspects of womanhood including puberty, menstruation, sexuality, female values, courtship and their future as women.

Objectives of FeminEQ

• To provide information about puberty, menstruation and womanhood
• It is a forum of respectful discussions about women’s bodies and femininity
• To boost the self esteem of yw by providing understanding of the way their bodies work
• To provide an alternative attitude to the ignorance and shame related to female bodily functions
• To prevent emotional problems among yw frequently expressed as low self esteem and problem behaviour

Some of the FeminEQ topics

• Our bodies: facts, functions, wonders and myths
• Men are from Mars…
• Preparing for the momentous menarche
• Menstruation & conception
• Sex and sexuality
• Virginity as a legitimate choice
• Sexual Abstinence
• Courtship vs. dating
• Why sexual morality?
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Self esteem and sexuality

Who is FeminEQ for?

• FeminEQ has been designed for young women in the 14 to 15 year age category from all cultural and religious traditions.

Benefits of FeminEQ

• Boosts self esteem because it validates womanhood
• Debunks myths about womanhood
• Provides accurate information about womanhood
• FeminEQ is age appropriate and considers the developmental needs of yw
• Provides culturally sensitive information about sex and sexuality
• Provides sex education that is informed by the local real world experiences of yw

FeminEQ Philosophy

Yw are guided to appreciate afresh the wonders of the masterpiece that is the female body. The body is presented as beautiful and creative. They are also encouraged to appreciate themselves beyond bodily functions. FeminEQ, by affirming womanhood, taps into the natural emotional intelligence of budding yw.

What happens during these workshops?

The FeminEQ approach is holistic and interactive. Womanhood is defined in its physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions.

Intake per workshop is restricted to a small number of participants (max 12), to facilitate participatory involvement. They are engaged in activities like discussions, small group work, journaling, and games.

The workshops are conducted in a relaxed informal manner. After group contracting and trust building exercises, the emphasis shifts to the self of the yw with self esteem training, then centers on womanhood.

There are no long boring lectures. Each yw is issued with a dual purpose manual. It is a record of the contents covered in the workshop as well as a tool of self authorship as yw are guided to write about themselves.

Frequently asked questions about the workshops

Q. Will information about sex not encourage my daughter to start experimenting sexually?
A. Sexuality is a part of human life as breathing, eating, drinking and sleeping is. FeminEQ teaches young women that self respect requires self control. The values upheld in this programme are compatible with that of the family, spiritual and cultural traditions, and other wholesome influences in yw's lives.

Q. What benefits would my daughter derive from attending this programme?
A. Knowledge and understanding of her body and her sexuality will increase her self acceptance and therefore her self esteem.
This programme will equip her, in combination with a stable and supportive family structure, to feel proud of being a woman, and assist in protecting her from the risks of teenage pregnancy and other social problems associated with poor self image and lack of appreciation of the gift of womanhood.

The FeminEQ programme takes place during school holidays, 08h30-15h00.

Venue details: The Trauma Clinic 7 Summerley Road Kenilworth – Next to Jake’s restaurant.

Cost: R300 per day. Total fees are payable on day 1 of programme.

To reserve a place for your daughter or find out more please contact Shahieda on:
082 873 5475
(021) 762 7377
info@lmconsulting.co.za

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