Deborah Shemesh

First Impressions began in 1998, as a confirmation of my personal healing with cancer, re-inventing lifestyle, career changes, and single parenthood. My passion is helping others to change old belief systems that they may have about themselves; it is my testimony that a quality of life can be taught and expressed. First Impressions is dedicated to the social development and creative expression of all youth and young adults.

First Impressions consists of three ten-week sessions to optimize and maximize your full potential, synthesizing the five A's with personal style and new found perspective. Embrace personal challenges and change, set goals, activate, and experience life with fluidity and confidence. All workshops include social skill development and encourage creative expression. Introduction to basic etiquette and nutritional awareness will be explored in each session. Group rate for each ten-week session is $300. Private or semi-private workshops available for your scheduling needs: call Deborah at 707-824-9690 for pricing or more information.

First Impressions I - Unleash Your Potential
A ten-week workshop exploring the basics of social development, including basic etiquette. Your child learns to recognize their uniqueness through journaling and forms of expression that build confidence. Techniques will include learning the 5 A's of personal accomplishment. This workshop encourages self-acceptance while increasing self-confidence and stimulating creativity.

First Impressions II - Explore Your Opportunities
A ten week program for the more socially involved young adult, with focus on social interaction. This workshop integrates the awareness of the 5 A's with focus on presentation and style development, teaching them how to make a lasting First Impression. Grooming, posturing and presentation will be included in this curriculum.

Intermediate - ages 15-19 - ongoing Fridays.

First Impressions III - Active Aspirations

This ten week personalized workshop focuses on professional modeling and fashion with an emphasis on presentation and production. Make a lasting First Impression with your own unique sense of style. $400 private series. Group rates available.

Make a lasting First Impression!