Our programs​​
 

Programs for Schools, Teachers and Parents

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Bigger Than Bullying™ Impact Presentation provides a toolset that teaches youth to Slay the Inner Bully from the inside out.  (45 minutes) 

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For middle schools, high schools and colleges, community centers, parent/teacher conferences, and PTOs.

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This presentation addresses the issues of bullying and social exclusion in our schools and works to shift the mindset from competition/bully to collaboration and contribution.   

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Judy Giovangelo is a motivational speaker with heart. Judy inspires our youth to take full responsibility for their thoughts, words, feelings, actions and choices. She provides hands-on tools through kinesthetic and visual exercises to encourage students to recognize their own power. 

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In this presentation, Judy will:

• Share her life story of powerlessness as a child growing  up in a chaotic, alcoholic environment, including her own learning challenges;
 

• Discuss the “Power of Choices” she made in her teens, good and bad, and the consequences of those choices;
 

• Speak of the loss of her son, Ben, to suicide, after years of dealing with mental illness and bullying;
 

• Demonstrate the power of her choices moving forward since the loss of her son (i.e., the power of forgiveness vs. blame);

 

• Describe her mission to empower youth by teaching the power of intention to create action in service for the greater good. She will utilize the visual demonstration, “Hands & Feet,” to represent the intention or goal and the commitment to step forward in action. Students will create their intention (hands) and commitment (feet) to display in their schools.

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Bigger than Bullying Empowerment Workshop (2 hours)
Bigger than Bullying Empowerment Series (8 hours)
Teaching tools to slay the inner bully from the inside out.

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For middle school, high school and college students, parents and teens, students and teachers.

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These two programs are designed to be held as after-school programs or in a community learning environment. Attendees will experience a hands-on approach to wellness using techniques of positive language, visualization and relaxation, yoga, meditation, and expressive arts.

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The programs are designed to:

• Increase resilience and self-esteem

• Balance and strengthen the body

• Access positive channels of expression

• Improve focus, concentration, memory and overall mental health

• Teach techniques to relax and let go

Programs to Support Grieving Families

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“We Care” Retreats
Our “We Care” Retreats are designed to provide grief support to families and friends who have lost loved ones. The Retreats offer a safe place for participants to share their feelings, express their emotions and be nurtured in the healing process. The retreats are hands-on and experiential. They will include many holistic wellness resources from the local community, including yoga, meditation, music, and healing sessions. The retreats are full-day and are offered at various locations several times a year.

 

A Concert to Remember (Annual Fall Fundraiser)
This annual concert is a community event to honor and remember loved ones lost through tragedy. Oftentimes, when a loved one is lost due to suicide, overdose, or tragic accident, we are left with the pain andfear that he or she will be forgotten. This concert is a place to join together and remember. Moving music and upbeat performances will focus on the process of grief and itsemotions – exploring anger, frustration, sadness, lessons learned,forgiveness, peace, love, joy and celebration. A candle lighting ceremony will honor each loved one.

 

Performers include at least one seasoned musician (usually from the positive music community, emPower Music & Arts - www.empowerma.com), the Ben Speaks Community Chorus, and many talented local teen performers, musicians and volunteers.

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Ben Speaks Community Chorus
The chorus is open to anyone – even if you think you cannot sing. No experience is necessary, only a desireto sing out with enthusiasm.

 

Suicide Bereavement Support Group

Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Note New Address: Medway Public Library, 26 High Street., Medway, Ma.

 

Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for volunteers for administrative, program, and/or fundraising support.

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