Advocacy in Gateshead and South Tyneside run courses about things that are important to women.

 

The courses are free.

They are relaxed, interesting and fun!

Transport can be arranged.

 

These are some of the things we talk about:

Being a Woman

Getting to know each other / ground rules.
Talk about what being a woman means to us.
The good things about being a woman.
How our bodies work.

Keeping Healthy

Talk about health checks.
Discuss sexual health and keeping safe.
Find out your rights around health information.
Look at services you can use.

Relationships

Explore our feelings around special friends.
Discuss sexual relationships and your rights.
What makes a good or bad relationship?
Discuss the different kinds of relationships we have with people.

Speaking up for Yourself

When we need to speak up for ourselves
Look at people who it is hard to speak up to.
Role play to explore ways of speaking up.
Our rights and responsibilities.

Keeping Safe

Safety in your home and out and about.
Safety when using transport.
What the police can do to support you.

Food and Exercise

Explore why we need exercise
Try out different kinds of exercise.
Healthy food - why do we need it?
Taste healthy snacks - plan a healthy week.

To find out more and book a place contact Terri or Dianne.

Telephone: (0191) 478 64 72

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