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At YMCA BC - Kamloops, we understand that a narrow definition of wellness in both theory and practice can lead to unhealthy views and behaviours when it comes to girls' physical, mental, social and emotional health.
We have programs like GLOW (Girls’ Life of Wellness) to help support young women and non-binary youth in all five Dimensions of Wellness: physical, social, emotional, spiritual and environmental.
During the program, youth ages 8-12 meet in groups to have healthy skill-building discussions (eg. body image, healthy relationships, setting boundaries, puberty, morals/values, etc) and participate in wellness activities. This group will be run in person at the John Tod Y Centre.
GLOW is driven by its participants' interests and skills, so each program offering is unique. In the past, girls have participated in activities like yoga, boxing, and Zumba, coupled with holistic wellness activities like making miniature Japanese Zen gardens, spoken word poetry jams, creating water bottle infusers, and going on nature walks. Additionally, girls have regular discussions on topics like body image, self-esteem, healthy relationships, puberty, hygiene, morals, and values.
• Ages 8-12 years old • Identify as a girl, young women and/or non-binary youth
Please contact our Program Coordinator at 250-376-4771 ext.122 or mentalwellness@bc.ymca.ca for more information.
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