2008 Woodie Awards
P.L.U.S. group offers support to students
Adria Eichner
Issue date: 11/9/04 Section: Features
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There is an organization on campus that provides a great opportunity for women to share their experiences and problems in a caring and supportive environment. This group goes by the name P.L.U.S. which stands for Phenomenal Ladies of Unique Sizes.
P.L.U.S. is an organization that recognizes the need for support and encouragement for women who do not fit into the prescribed stereotypes of beauty. Since these women often face many added strains on their selfesteem and self-image, group support is an ideal way to build confidence and grow as an individual. The goal of P.L.U.S. is to teach female students how to love their bodies no matter how big or small. They also aim to break down the restrictive stereotypes that are placed upon women.
This group meets for about an hour every week to discuss topics such as positive self-esteem, body image, guys, relationships, stress, dating and cultural awareness. Each week has a different topic and group members are encouraged to share their own personal problems and experiences at any time. Listening to and supporting one other are the main priorities of P.L.U.S. participants, and each meeting provides an opportunity to learn and emotionally grow. As group member Shena Winder says, "I keep coming back because it's a good time with women who are going through the same issues with relationships, emotions, and image. It's a good place to get off what's on your chest."
P.L.U.S. was founded in 2001 by former student Nicole Scott who saw a need for a group that could foster positive feelings among women of varying sizes and body types. The group members make a pledge to themselves to remain positive in the face of difficulties that they may encounter and to love themselves and those around them. As their official pledge states, "Today I pledge to be as good as I can be. I know I am good, but I know I can be better. Today I pledge to build tomorrow's success on today's dreams....Today I pledge to look for new fears to overcome, new risks to take, new friends to love. Today I pledge to listen to the music of my heart. Today I pledge."
P.L.U.S. is an organization that recognizes the need for support and encouragement for women who do not fit into the prescribed stereotypes of beauty. Since these women often face many added strains on their selfesteem and self-image, group support is an ideal way to build confidence and grow as an individual. The goal of P.L.U.S. is to teach female students how to love their bodies no matter how big or small. They also aim to break down the restrictive stereotypes that are placed upon women.
This group meets for about an hour every week to discuss topics such as positive self-esteem, body image, guys, relationships, stress, dating and cultural awareness. Each week has a different topic and group members are encouraged to share their own personal problems and experiences at any time. Listening to and supporting one other are the main priorities of P.L.U.S. participants, and each meeting provides an opportunity to learn and emotionally grow. As group member Shena Winder says, "I keep coming back because it's a good time with women who are going through the same issues with relationships, emotions, and image. It's a good place to get off what's on your chest."
P.L.U.S. was founded in 2001 by former student Nicole Scott who saw a need for a group that could foster positive feelings among women of varying sizes and body types. The group members make a pledge to themselves to remain positive in the face of difficulties that they may encounter and to love themselves and those around them. As their official pledge states, "Today I pledge to be as good as I can be. I know I am good, but I know I can be better. Today I pledge to build tomorrow's success on today's dreams....Today I pledge to look for new fears to overcome, new risks to take, new friends to love. Today I pledge to listen to the music of my heart. Today I pledge."
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