“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck examines the concepts of “fixed” and “growth” mindsets. A fixed mindset believes that talents come with us and cannot be improved upon. A fixed mindset spends their time proving their abilities over and over again as well as externalizing and internalizing when problems occur. On theContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck”
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Confident Girls Weekend “Crash Course” 2015
Can’t make it to our “Confident Girls Summer Camp?” This weekend “crash course” will be an abbreviated version. Camp will be 8 hours total during the tentative days of Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26. Time of day is TBA. Potential topics covered will be self-esteem/confidence, communication, friendships, and coping skills. Girls enrolled (currentContinue reading “Confident Girls Weekend “Crash Course” 2015″
Confident Girls Summer Camp for Adolescent Girls
It is so important for young girls to be confident in themselves and develop a healthy body image, especially with the ever-changing societal pressures, social media images, and access to technology. This “Confident Girls” group for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders will assist girls in enhancing their self-esteem and address topics including: expressing feelings, decision-making, conflictContinue reading “Confident Girls Summer Camp for Adolescent Girls”
Empower You: A Yogapeutic Workshop for Adolescent Girls
**Workshop location has changed to 1100 South Mint Street, Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28203** Empower You presented by Yoga Instructors Jennifer Busco ERYT 500 and Dorie Fusaro ERYT 230 of Yogirl and Mental Health Therapists Katie Overcash, LCSW of Overcash Therapy Services, PLLC and Lynne Beck, LPC of New Journey Counseling is a 2 hour workshop for adolescentContinue reading “Empower You: A Yogapeutic Workshop for Adolescent Girls”
2013 Campers Rave About Our Social Skills and Confidence Camps
“I surprised myself by the way that I was participating in the group…I am a Confident Girl.” “It was really good and I learned a lot. These tips are definitely going to help me out in the real world.” “I found this camp very helpful.” Due to popular demand, Katie Overcash, LCSW and Lynne Beck,Continue reading “2013 Campers Rave About Our Social Skills and Confidence Camps”