ounder of the Family Dynamics Foundation.The Summit began at 8am and wrapped up at 3:30pm. In between the girls were divided into age appropriate groups as a host of facilitators including Fresh Start for Women's founder Janice Pettigrew worked together to inspire, empower and encourage the young ladies in attendance.
Although this was the first event for Mrs. Brock, by the end of the exhausting but rewarding event Family Dynamics and Fresh Start for Women were already discussing future collaborative efforts.As evidenced by the more than 60 girls and many parents in attendance on Saturday the need was at times overwhelming.
As has always been the practice for Mrs. Pettigrew when speaking to 13 - 14 year old girls she shared her experiences as a victim of gang rape at the age of 13 and its ramifications in all aspects of future relationships. This candor allowed the door to be open for frank and honest discussion. With her charges' undivided attention, Mrs. Pettigrew shared with the young ladies the power they pocess to dictate what type of people they allow into their own inner circle.
Mrs. Pettigrew stressed the importance of letting people earn their position into the inner circle so that the girls may have more control over what influences take root with them. Kudos to Ms. Vincent 
for scheduling facilitators that complimented each other in the subject matter for their young charges. As was apparent when Mrs. Pettigrew followed Ms. Linda Reyes whose topic was Improving in which she imparted great suggestions to move forward in a positive manner including the use of vision boards as a visual reminder of goals and aspirations.
Wrapping up the session the girls participated in the Affirmation circle and used the girl to their right as their mirror to recite and own the affirmation pulled from the affirmation basket. Finally the girls were invited to join Mrs.Pettigrew in the circle and take a journey through the forest which ended with a huge group hug!
This event merely affirmed the importance of the upcoming "You Are a Precious Jewel" summer day camp scheduled for July 11- 22, 2011. Keep visiting the website for updates!
