Make safety, strength, and empowerment a family affair in this parent-child workshop.

Open to those 9+ years of age and their mothers (or other female guardians), this 3-hour class not only teaches the safety action principles of Empowerment Self-Defense (Think, Yell, Run, Fight, Tell), it fosters teamwork and open communication between parent and child.

In addition to verbal defense techniques, we’ll practice escapes and strikes. Wear comfortable clothes!

Our Stronger Together registration fee operates on a sliding scale. Choose $75 (Reduced), $100 (Standard), or $125 (Supporter) per pair based on your budget. Register additional children for $25 each.

Space is limited so you must pre-register to reserve your spot.

There certainly isn't a shortage of things to feel angry about these days. And our bodies don't want to repress it or distort it any longer. Our bodies are inviting us into our power, into our aliveness, and into a deeper sense of safety for ourselves and the world around us.

In this 4-week program, you'll explore anger through the lens of somatics—through your body, thoughts, patterns, emotion processing, nervous system, and spirit.

Discover the power, clarity, and wisdom in your anger.
Experience new ways to support your nervous system in accessing greater regulation, safety, and presence.
Understand the reality and value of your Fight response and how to use it in helpful and supportive ways.

Attendance for all 4 weeks is encouraged, and we understand the fullness of life—pre-recorded content and materials will be made available if you miss a week. Please reach out to facilitator Meagan Connley if you have any questions about the commitment.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Miami University: ASC 2084

In honor of campus safety month, this workshop—sponsored by the Miami University Police Department—is being offered at no cost to all Miami University students, faculty, staff, and the Oxford community.

Participants will gain a toolbox of immediate mental, verbal, and physical responses to risky situations, from boundary violations and harassment to physical assault. Together, we’ll learn and practice:

Understanding the science behind our intuition
Using our posture and voice to protect our boundaries
Recognizing and responding to red-flag behaviors
Escaping from grabs and holds
Simple physical strikes anyone can use

On-campus location is Room 2084 of the Armstrong Student Center. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Our foundational course provides a toolbox of immediate mental, verbal, and physical responses to risky situations, from boundary violations and harassment to physical assault. In this 3-hour workshop, we will practice all 5 safety principles of ESD—Think, Yell, Run, Fight, Tell—through discussion, role play, and hands-on technique practice. Join us for this fun and dynamic event!

We encourage you to wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Open to all, ages 13+. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

This program is offered at no cost to participants through a grant secured by our partners at The ION Center for Violence Prevention.

Due to space limitations, you must pre-register to reserve your spot.