A mixture of old school, neo-soul and gospel spoken word, this program presents an engaging opportunity for audience participation and interaction. Meet Rose Hendricks, an empty nester who’s convinced herself that she’s doomed to settle for less than the best. Part drama and part workshop, this program invites your audience into the intimate spaces of Rose’s mind – and we’re praying that somebody can help!
Women's Programs and Women's History Month
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Harriet Speaks: Up Close and Personal with Harriet Tubman!
Harriet Tubman stops in for an informal visit to the classroom to discuss details and events around slavery and the Underground Railroad. Students hear about Harriet’s childhood, secret slave codes, favorite pastimes first person stories accompanied by props, artifacts, drama, music, movement and lots of hands on activities. Invite this amazing 19th century figure to be your next motivational speaker, workshop leader or storyteller! This innovative “not just for February” program is one that your participants will remember for years to come, whether she’s taking your participants through a simulated railroad experience, doing hands-on demonstrations or sharing lessons for living! Always a crowd pleaser!
He Hit Me! Now What Do I Do?
Using keys from her LiSENSE 2 DATE program, creator and College Love Coach, Dr. Torri “Love” Griffin, LPC instructs students on how to use common SENSE to remove NONSENSE so their relationships make SENSE. Every college student has an internal navigation system that gets set off whenever something their partner does looks strange, sounds suspicious, feels funny, smells fishy, or has no taste. Driving under the influence can blur the senses of brilliant and beautiful college co-eds and result in wrecks on the highway of love.
In this session students learn to safely navigate through dark and lonely streets and situations that often lead to unwanted sexual involvement; recognize, read and respond to important signs given by partners in relationships so they can avoid sudden, shocking surprises; know what to do if they get hit by another vehicle to avoid the cycle of abuse; and more.
Healthy Relationships 101
Healthy relationships start with a focus on self-care and well-being. That’s the philosophy of Self-Care Specialist, Felicia Harlow. Is this program, Felicia focuses on positive self image and the positive feelings, thoughts, choices and behaviors that are the foundational ingredients of healthy dating and friendships. Audiences will learn the true meaning of relationships and how to recognize the signs of an unhealthy one. In addition, they’ll learn how spiritual health attracts healthy relationships, come to understand how balanced living contributes to healthy relationships and walk away with quick and easy self care techniques for healthy living in college.
Hurt So Bad: Exploring Domestic Violence through Interactive Drama
Utilizing gripping drama, music and spoken word, the audience doesn’t merely observe. They participate in the story through audience-inclusive scenes, character appeals and question and answer sessions. Dr. and Mrs. Willard become flesh and bone to participants, as the real life ramifications of domestic violence comes to life. Through this interactive peek into a life which is both unimaginable and all too real, students will learn: the characteristics of emotional, psychological and physical abuse; how to identify the signs of an abusive relationship; why people remain in abusive relationships; the dire consequences of remaining in abusive relationships; ways to avoid and escape abusive relationships; and more.
LiSENSE 2 DATE
Dr. Torri “Love” Griffin, the College Love Coach, teaches students how to use common SENSE to remove the NONSENSE so that relationships make SENSE. Drivers learn how to use their internal navigation systems to arrive safely at their destinations; how to recognize the signs that point to danger ahead; and when to take a vehicle off the road to obtain much-needed maintenance. Participants will get their Learner’s Permit and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing they’re safe on the road to great relationships.
The Other Half of Harriet
A zesty twist to the Harriet Tubman story! Using conflict resolution as the central focus, issues of personal freedom, commitment, obligation, decision making and women’s rights emerge. Through a talk show format, students begin to establish a relationship with John Tubman, Harriet Tubman’s husband. Once they meet this funny, talented and charming man, there’s a chance your students may want to change history!
Should I Have Sex With Him?
Dr. Torri “Love” the College Love Coach, and creator of the LiSENSE 2 DATE Relationship Training Program, will lead the students in a lively discussion including questions, role-plays and statistics on the many ways sex impacts both the body and the mind. Students will be invited to answer 10 simple questions that will help them determine whether or not to have sex, with whom and under what circumstances.
Simply Ridiculous Dating
Based on her hot selling book, “Simply Ridiculous!,” Millicent St. Claire focuses this program on the ridiculous nature of control, violence and abuse in dating relationships. As a master facilitator of personal transformation Millicent discusses dating issues that range from ‘playing the victim role’ to ‘looking for love in all the wrong places’ and everything in between. Audiences will learn how to recognize their own ridiculous behaviors that allow unhealthy relationships to exist. They’ll learn how to alter their view of themselves as one who has the power to prevent or stop controlling and abusive relationships. Students will leave with new tools and perspectives that will help them see their own ‘Simply Ridiculous’ behaviors and take the creation of positive dating and friendships into their own hands.
