WORTH, STRENGTH & PURPOSE
Shine
Shine is a unique personal development and group mentoring program designed for girls, using an inspirational, practical and experiential approach.
Objectives:
Identify themselves as valuable with much to contribute to society.
Build confidence and gain an understanding of intrinsic value.
Develop decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Understand they are able to have a positive influence in their world.
Identify personal desires and strengths to motivate them to set and achieve personal goals.
“I have worth”
“I have purpose”
“I have strength”
'BODY AND SOUL, I AM WONDERFULLY MADE'
'CHOOSE LIFE'
'I HAVE A HOPE AND A FUTURE'
The focus for these sessions is for each girl to understand for themselves that they are valuable. Their uniqueness is something to celebrate and they have been wonderfully made.
These sessions explore the power of choice and the power that decisions have on shaping a person’s future. This is addressed through practical sessions about feelings, convictions, decision-making and problem-solving.
Purpose is examined through exploring personal hopes, dreams and desires. Goal setting, group discussions on potential and group activities, including a dream collage and deportment, are used to equip and build confidence to live out a purpose-filled, adventurous life.
Content
SESSION ONE: I AM VALUABLE
SESSION TWO: I AM ONE OF A KIND
SESSION THREE: I AM WONDERFULLY MADE
SESSION FOUR: I HAVE THE POWER OF CHOICE
SESSION FIVE: MY DECISIONS DETERMINE MY DESTINATION
SESSION SIX: I HAVE RESILIENCE
SESSION SEVEN: MY POTENTIAL IS LIMITLESS
SESSION EIGHT: MY LIFE HAS PURPOSE
Our Facilitation Style
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SHINE focuses on addressing the strengths and skills the participants possess rather than their weaknesses or deficits. The strengths-based approach challenges participants to grow and change by identifying and using their strengths as a personal resource. Participants are encouraged to become the expert within their own life.
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SHINE applies experiential learning approaches to support the link between theory, concepts and practice; a sense of ‘learning by doing’. The program engages participants through direct experience and focused reflection in order to clarify novel concepts, increase knowledge, and build new thoughts, ideas and skills.
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The program fosters positive peer experiences through the use of peer participation, modelling by facilitators the use of group-based discussions and activities aimed at introducing novel thoughts, attitudes and behaviours.
The program offers a non-judgemental and safe space that allows individuals to learn from one another, mentor one another, and collect shared experiences.
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SHINE facilitators are required to exercise cultural competence within their practice.
The program is designed not only to acknowledge and increase understanding of diversity and differences, but to celebrate and cultivate it.
The program hopes to instill an attitude of curiosity and learning from diversity
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The three core concepts of SHINE (worth; strength; purpose) are gender-neutral concepts that are inherently applicable to every individual.
SHINE aims to create a space where dominant concepts related to one’s identity are explored whilst unveiling a message of equal worth and value to develop a healthy sense of self.
SHINE was originally designed as a single-sex program due to the vulnerable nature of certain target population groups. However, this does not mean the program cannot be facilitated in mixed-sex groups, as gender-conscious work can occur in both single-sex and mixed-sex settings.
It is up to the discretion of the facilitating organisation to determine the most suitable group structure. As long as a safe space can be created for participants, the outcomes can be reached.
The SHINE program employs evidence-based methods, utilising wellbeing surveys distributed to assess participants' progress and overall well-being. This data is shared with schools to showcase individual progress. Additionally, teaching staff receive weekly surveys to gauge session effectiveness. Developed through doctoral research, SHINE integrates expertise from diverse fields including psychology, counseling, and education, utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques and positive psychology principles. It aims to equip individuals with tools to challenge negative thinking and nurture positive beliefs, ultimately promoting emotional resilience, healthy relationships, and community engagement. While not a substitute for psychological interventions, SHINE serves as a supportive adjunct, prioritizing holistic development and empowerment.