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| Relational Aggression: What is it? Relational aggression is real…and it hurts!
Relational aggression is the use of exclusionary and/or hurtful behaviors to undermine another person’s self-esteem or group status, causing harm to relationships.
Relational aggression peaks in late elementary and middle school years and is especially prevalent among females. During these years, relationships are central to a girl’s individual identity and therefore relational aggression can leave deep and sometimes lasting wounds.
The Strong Moms, Strong Girls program was created to decrease the incidence of relational aggression by increasing community awareness and available resources. SMSG provides girls with the tools needed to navigate conflict constructively, allowing them to form strong healthy friendships and peer support. SMSG also provides mothers/caretakers, community educators and mentors with the knowledge and tools they need in order to help these young women meet this social challenge. |
Strong Moms, Strong Girls is a collaborative effort between the University Center for the Child and Family and the Junior League of Ann Arbor.
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