ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS

Jolene Westraad, Black Belt, CEO of Best Kids, and East Coast Karate Institute Program Director

 Led by Jolene Westraad, this interactive workshop gives girls practical self-defense skills while helping you feel confident and in control—both physically and socially!

Through hands-on activities and guided discussion, you’ll discover how to protect yourself, stand tall, and handle tricky situations with confidence. In this workshop, you'll learn to:

• Perform basic self-defense moves and stay aware of your surroundings 
• Think clearly and protect yourself when situations get tricky
• Speak up, set boundaries, and own your space
• Spot risky situations and keep safe
   

You matter, you’re worth it, and the world is better with you in it—let’s make sure you stay safe while shining your brightest!

About Jolene Westraad: Jolene is a mindset coach, child development expert, and martial arts instructor. A 4th-degree black belt, Jolene leads workshops in self-defense and martial arts, combining her expertise in psychology and child development to empower youth.

Melinda Janofsky, MA, C-IAYT, Owner of Whole Body Wellness & Yoga

This empowering yoga workshop, led by Melinda Janofsky, is all about helping you tune into your body, discover its strength, and tap into the power you already have inside!

Through movement, breath, and reflection, you’ll learn how connecting with your body can help you manage stress and anxiety, boost self-esteem, and feel better every day. In this workshop, you’ll learn to:

• Listen to your body and recognize its natural strength
• Use breath and movement to calm stress and anxiety
• Build self-esteem and feel more confident in who you are
• Take simple yoga tools into your daily life to stay balanced and centered

 You’ll leave feeling confident, calm, and ready to take on whatever comes your way—with tools to keep your body and mind strong! 

About Melinda Janofsky: Melinda blends yoga and Ayurveda with a heart-centered approach, helping kids and teens build resilience and curiosity, while guiding adults to find balance, self-awareness, and compassion. She bridges generations, nurturing confidence in young voices and mindful living in adults.

Brianna Haffner, MA, ATR-BC, LPC

Art Psychotherapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Moonrise Art Therapy Collective

Harness the healing power of art and creativity, and tap into your self-expression to ride the emotional waves of life!

 Emotions are part of being human, and sometimes it’s hard to find the words to show how you really feel. In this workshop, you'll learn how art making and the creative process can help you:

• Explore and understand your complex inner world
• Express and release emotions safely
• Cope with difficult feelings and life experiences
• Use creativity as a tool for healing and growth

 This is a judgment-free zone—no art experience or skill required! 

About Brianna Haffner: Brianna is a board-certified Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in children and adolescents. She blends art therapy, play, and CBT to support healing, growth, and self-expression, and also mentors emerging art therapists while continuing her own creative practice.