The Girls Are Not Okay

The Girls Are Not Okay – Saturday, February 28 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join us for this important one-day seminar focused on internet safety and the well-being of our girls. Through discussions, practical tips, and expert guidance, we’ll explore how to protect and support young women in today’s digital world. Lunch will be provided, and a suggested donation is welcome to help cover the cost.

Come learn, engage, and equip yourself with tools to keep our girls safe and thriving!

Sessions:
Session 1: The Girls Are Not Ok: The Issues:
In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that many girls, both children and teens, are facing significant challenges. In this workshop, Jennifer Kramer (M.Ed., B.Ed.) will explore the factors contributing to these struggles, drawing on current research and personal insights to shed light on this critical issue.  

Session 2: The Girls Are Not Ok: The solutions
In this follow up to The Girls Are Not Okay: The Issues, Jennifer Kramer (M.Ed., B.Ed.) will share actionable strategies, rooted in biblical principles and supported by research, to address the emotional, spiritual, and social challenges girls face. Participants will gain tools and insights to foster resilience, faith, and well-being in the lives of the girls they mentor, parent, or teach.

Session 3: "Not If But When: Meaningful Conversations That Matter Most": Designed to equip anyone caring for children ages 10-18. Join Cher from Living Hope Ranch as she discusses  the real dangers kids face online. By equipping caregivers to learn to recognize warning signs and behavioural changes, and to gain tools to navigate difficult conversations about digital sexual exploitation. Get equipped to respond if your child receives or shares explicit images and be prepared for the hard conversations that matter most.

Bio:
Jennifer Kramer (M.Ed. B.Ed) is the Literacy and Humanities Learning Leader at Regina Christian School, teaching Enriched and Advanced Placement English, as well as being the Grade 12 girls homeroom teacher. She has worked with teenagers for 24 years, focusing primarily on mentoring young women. Jennifer’s thesis research focused on transformative learning theory and bible education programs, with a focus on students’ long-term faith retention.

Cher Dombowsky is the Executive Administrator for Living Hope Ranch, a ministry supporting teen girls who have experienced sexual trauma. A wife and mother of five, Cher is known for her transparent and uplifting speaking style that addresses difficult topics with both boldness and compassion. Her heart is to see young women find healing and hope through Christ.