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"Your training allowed me to become more
confident in boundary-setting, even with work colleagues who can sometimes be macho and intrusive.
Thanks to what I learned, I felt prepared to assert myself and able to manage their possible reactions. Now, rather
than cringing before going to work, I look forward to my day.."
--- a FULLPOWER
workshop participant
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WE LOVE SUCCESS STORIES!!!
If
you or your loved ones have used ANY KTF skill in daily life and
would like to share the story with us, we'd love to hear it! Stories
are a wonderful teaching tool, and we always change names,
locations, and other identifying information so that the people
involved can share their stories of taking charge while still
maintaining their privacy.
Please email to montreal@kidpower.org.
Thank you!
A SUCCESS STORY: A sensitive heart
My 6 year old son is very sensitive, to the point that
slightest word hurtful can leave him feeling wounded for days. The situation became very
problematic when he was singled out as the classroom scapegoat.
And nobody wanted to be his friend because of the role he played.
The KidPower garbage can changed all of that. He
learned to protect himself better and better. And, only a few weeks later, even if he's
still sensitive, he knows how to protect himself and set his boundaries
with the other children. Your training allowed my son to gain enough self-confidence
to act and protect himself. What a turnaround!. Now, his
old bullies have actually become real friends who respect and appreciate him.
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BRIEF NEWS
Bullying Prevention Project in Villeray/ Petite Patrie
For the 2nd year
in a row, the Table de concertation jeunesse de Villeray/Petite Patrie has
received funding for it’s multi-pronged bullying and taxing prevention project.
It has mandated us again to offer 6 KidPower and TeenPower workshops in 6
elementary and high schools in Villeray and Petite Patrie Our training is part
of a trilogy of activities in those schools. The two others are a play for
parents, and awareness presentations in classrooms surrounding anti-bullying
laws.
In addition, we are offering a pilot TeacherPower training
to help teachers and professionals acquire more skills to help keep themselves
safe as well as their students.
Toddler Power in Progress
With the financial
collaboration of the 123 Go! Longueuil Ouest Initiative, we are currently
working at adapting our KidPower programs to better suit the needs of 4 and 5
year olds. We wish to be able to eventually serve children as young as 3. Thus,
our pilot project will be held in the CPE Pierrot la lune of Longueuil where we
will be doing 1 parent education evening, 2 parent-child workshops and 1
child-care worker training.
Free KidPower Public Workshops in Mile-End
Thanks to the
financial support of the Fondation des victimes du 6 décembre, we have the
unique opportunity to offer 2 free KidPower public workshops. These are
organized jointly with the Neighborhood Police Department (PDQ 37) and are
offered to the residents of this sector only.
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More Workshops in More Locations
Thanks to all
those of you who have helped us in this project, we are now able to offer more
public workshops in the following sectors: Villeray/ Petite Patrie, Plateau/
Mile-End, Verdun/ Pointe St Charles. If you would like us to hold public
workshops in an area near you, you can help us do this by finding names of
schools, sports clubs or groups that are willing to donate space – or rent very
cheaply – a few week-end mornings or afternoons or week nights a
year.
Results of the Fondation des victimes du 6 décembre Donation
Last year, we
received a major donation from the Fondation des victimes du 6 décembre contre
la violence. Our plan was to serve over 380 at risk youths and their parents and
caregivers. The project is now almost complete and we have already exceeded the
expected number of people served. Over 445 people have been trained, 377 youths
and 68 adults. And we expect to train over 200 other people with the remaining
workshops. We have also built sustainable relationships with over 10 schools and
groups with the help of this donation. this level of support makes all the
difference in our ability to reach out to people in need. Many thanks!
Creating a Safe School Culture
For the 2nd consecutive year, the Ste
Thérèse Academy has chosen us to teach their students from kindergarten to 5th
grade. Moreover, this year all 1st graders had the opportunity to receive a 4h
classroom program. It’s inspiring to see how a safe and durable culture can be
set-up when we are able to work together with students, parents, teachers and
school management.
Furthermore, for the 5th consecutive year, and
in collaboration with IQDI, the special class of Mr. Julien Grenon from Armand
Corbeil High School received an 11h TeenPower training once again for his
developmentally delayed students along with their parents, teachers and workers.
This level of continuity would not have been possible without the very precious
ongoing financial support of Jocelyne Caron, Terrebonne delegate.
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YOUR
DONATIONS LARGE AND SMALL HELP US HELP OTHERS
Last year, we received over 12,000$ in
donations on our 10,000$ annual goal!!! Thank you so much! And this was made
possible thanks to the generosity of many individuals, corporations and
foundations.
Start 2004 by doing a good deed and help us reach our
10,000$ annual goal for this year. Your short letter of endorsement can make a
huge difference in our ability to receive funding from any businesses or service
clubs with which you are affiliated. You can also write KidPower in as a pledge
choice in your Employee workplace giving campaign. Also, your tax-deductible
donation in any amount would be greatly appreciated. Your support is helping us
maintain our commitment to never turning anyone away for lack of money. Thank
you again!
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A SUCCESS STORY : A sensitive heart