Kidpower Comprehensive Program Manual - Softcover

Van Der Zande, Irene; Golert, Amanda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 148196772X ISBN 13: 9781481967723

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

This extensive 350+ page manual has been developed during our over 28 years of teaching thousands of children and training hundreds of instructors. This is the textbook for our instructor training program and explains the Kidpower method for helping students be successful while practicing self protection, advocacy, confidence, personal safety and physical self defense skills. The in-depth material has hundreds of explanations, exercises and activities.Topics covered include:• The “How’s” of Kidpower• The “What’s” of Kidpower• Starting Classes• Everyday Safety Skills• Physical Self-Defense• Dealing with Bullying Behavior• PuppetPower• Ending Workshops• Personal Safety Articles and HandoutsLearn more at www.Kidpower.org and check out our abundant FREE online library of resources.

About this title

About the Author

Irene is the Founder and Executive Director of Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International, the internationally-recognized global nonprofit leader in 'People Safety' education, providing effective and empowering solutions to bullying, abuse, sexual assault, and other harmful behavior.

Since 1989, Irene has inspired an international movement of leaders, reaching nearly 6 million people of all ages, abilities, cultures, identities, and walks of life with the knowledge and skills they need to take charge of their safety.

Throughout Irene's three decades of leadership and collaboration, Kidpower has earned an outstanding reputation for developing, organizing, and presenting high quality child protection, positive communication, advocacy, self-defense, and personal safety programs and curriculums that have delivered successful outcomes. She is a proven expert at adapting Kidpower's services and programs to meet the needs of those facing increased risk of violence because of disabilities, poverty, and prejudice.

As Kidpower's expert lead author, Irene places time-tested life-saving skills and lessons directly into the hands of parents and professionals. Her work has gained world-wide acclaim from experts in education, law enforcement, and health for being upbeat, experiential, age-appropriate, emotionally safe, trauma-informed, and relevant in today's often-challenging times. Kidpower lessons have been presented in over 20 languages, across six continents. Kidpower trainings attract participants from around the globe.

Irene is an inspiring, passionate, and entertaining speaker, trainer, and storyteller who is a master at preparing people to transform problems into successful practices; to take charge of their safety and well-being; and to develop joyful relationships that enrich their lives.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 148196772X
• ISBN 13: 9781481967723
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 356