Introduction (20 minutes)

The introduction should include an introduction and brief overview of the council, of the presenter(s), the participants, and the workshop.

The facilitator invites each participant to introduce themselves to the person seated next to them. Encourage them to take turns to share a few things about themselves with their partner.

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Ask each participant to introduce him/herself to the entire group. Ask them to share their name, interest in attending the workshop, and the ages of their children.

To begin, the facilitator should inform the participants of the following:

The purpose of the workshop:

• To acknowledge and confirm what families are already doing to help their children to develop positive self-esteem

• To help caregivers better understand how children develop self-esteem

• To provide a supportive, confidential learning environment in lid which caregivers can ask questions and share experiences

• To provide information and learning experiences that will enhance the confidence and ability of caregivers to nurture self-esteem in their children