Take It EASY (Empowerment And Self-Esteem for Youth) is a targeted prevention program that addresses the complex issues facing young people in a group setting. This program is designed for children in grades 5 and 6 and is facilitated at the local schools. The objective of Take It Easy is to create strategies to help foster the self-esteem and confidence of preteen participants and enable them to make more informed decisions about the challenges they face in life.

Candidates for the school programs will be selected by school staff.

Topics: Self-Esteem, Body Image, Gender Stereotypes, Healthy Relationships, Bullying and Online Safety.

Ongoing skills and themes throughout the session are leadership, conflict resolution, problem-solving, respect and social skills.