Conscious Empowerment

Book excerpt: Conscious Empowerment: A Guide to Helping Girls Build Self-Esteem & Confidence explores the intersection of race, culture, ethnic background, and socioeconomic status on the development of a young girl's self-esteem and confidence. This book speaks to parents and professionals who ask themselves: What unique challenges are faced during the critical time young girls develop self-esteem and confidence? What tangible ways can I help and empower the girls I live and work with? Conscious Empowerment is divided into six basic "hashtagged" principles for helping girls from all backgrounds build self-esteem and confidence. The principle chapters are immediately followed by "How To" chapters that provide tangible steps for application. Author Leah Berdysz aims to help young girls grow into a generation of strong, confident, self-assured, and consciously empowered women. Do you dare to dream of a better world in which girls can live and thrive?