Purpose

¡Soy Unica! ¡Soy Latina! Idaho is designed to help Hispanic girls ages 12-18 build and enhance their own self-esteem, mental health, decision-making, assertiveness skills, and to prevent the harmful consequences of alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs and teen pregnancy.

Program Goals

At the end of this one-day program, participants will be able to:

• Define self-esteem and identify specific behaviors that lead to increased self-esteem.
• Talk about their Hispanic heritage and values as well as explain how the relationships they have with others contributes to their self-esteem.
• Positively communicate and assert themselves in social situations and in particular when experiencing peer pressure to act in ways that goes against their values.
• Explain how their emotions can affect the decisions and life choices they make.
• Set short-term and long-term goals to achieve their dreams and realize their potential as powerful and successful young Hispanic women.