Be a part of Heart Talk with JLT
If you are a parent, high school learner, principal, or teacher - this is for you.
Remembering my time in high school, I have so many happy memories. Friendships I still hold close. But there were also hard times.
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Poor body image, struggling academically, being bullied mentally by my 'best friend', being awkward around boys! Man, high school was hard!
This compelled me to create 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐋𝐓.
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𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 is a series of weekly 40-minute online support sessions for girls in Grades 8 to 12.
We will chat about different topics and I hope to give the girls practical tips and tools to help them navigate life at school.
An investment of R550 per month per girl and payment secures placement.
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Zoom sessions will be capped at 15 girls per session.
Sessions will be warm, fun, engaging, and inspiring, allowing the girls to ask questions and have a voice, should they wish.
Conversations include :
Week 1: Belonging - Fitting in Bullying
Week 2: Relationships Being authentic - Peer pressure
Week 3: Confidence - Body image and Self talk
Week 4: Courage - Mental health and Showing up
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Each girl will have access to the '𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐋𝐓' WhatsApp group, serving up daily motivation.
Sessions start March 2021 and you can e-mail [email protected] to book your session.
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