Project Butterfly New Orleans Facilitator Intro and "The Chrysalis Experience" Retreat
September 27-29, 2013 (Gulfport, MS)

This introductory weekend retreat experience is designed to introduce participants to foundational concepts for self- empowerment - particularly as it relates to creating safe spaces for girls to do their personal development work.  The Retreat gives women an opportunity to relax and dig deep in preparation for working with our Butterflies-In-Training.

Retreat training includes:
        •  An overview of the Project Butterfly curriculum
        •  Introduction to the Chrysalis Circle facilitation training methodology
        •  An overview of our African-centered framework
        •  Roles and responsibilities for mentors
        •  Personal development exercises
        •  An opportunity to experience the power of transformation

The Chrysalis Experience, focuses on various approaches to developing a safe space, from an emotional, culturally based and psycho-social prospective while utilizing the life cycle phases of a butterfly to inspire transformation within ourselves and our girls.