“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken”
— Oscar Wilde
Girl Power Groups
What are Girl Power Groups?
Girl power groups aims to help individuals who identify as female build confidence along with a variety of preventative Mental Wellness skills that are particular to their age group, some skills may involve:
Self Esteem and confidence
Self Love and Identity
Positive Body Image
Negative Thoughts, emotions and sensations
Emotional regulation
Managing anxiety
Bullying and self advocacy skills
Preventative skills to help girls succeed as they grow older!
The program encourages girls to be their authentic selves and serves as a safe space to discuss challenges without judgement!
Who is the Group for?
Our girl power group is for girls 5-8 years old that would benefit from additional support with self esteem, confidence, building friendships and managing anxiety! Our program is designed to be a preventative program to build vital skills for girls at a young age to set them up for success in the future, it is also a great option for girls that are experiencing anxiety or other social-emotional challenges.
When is the Group?
School Year Schedule:
Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm at 145 Main Street, Toronto
Term 1 - Fall: September 16th - December 16th (13 weeks)
Term 2 - Winter: January 8th - March 26th (no session over march break - 11 weeks)
Term 3 - Spring: April 9th - June 25th (12 weeks)
Wednesdays: 5:30-6:30pm at 145 Main Street, Toronto
Term 1 - Fall: September 11th - December 18th 2024 (15 weeks)
Term 2 - Winter: January 7th - March 25th (11 weeks - no session over march break)
Term 3 - Spring: April 8th - June 24th (12 weeks)
Summer Cohort: To Be Determined - if you are interested in a summer group please let us know!
Costs and Fee’s:
Our group therapy program is $65.00 per session, payment is made after each session, commitment to the full program is required during enrollment, some exceptions can be made.
Insurance Coverage:
This program may be eligible under social work for families looking to access their extended health benefits.
Please let us know if you are interested in other age groups - we may offer them in the future!
Also check out our Mindful Insights for Kids (9-12) and Teens (13+) program for similar programming across ages.
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2021 Statistics on Girls, Self Esteem & Body Image
40% of girls wish they could be prouder of their body and what it can do.
1 in 5 girls (18%) have felt anxious about going to school because of negative comments they received.
63% of girls "wish the world would focus more on who I am instead of what I look like."
52% of women wish information on how to build your self-esteem was more easily available at a younger age.
Almost 40% of teenage girls who spend more than five hours a day on social media show symptoms of depression.
Around 50% of 13-year-old girls reported being unhappy with their body. This number grew to nearly 80% by the time girls reached 17!
References
Crenna-Jennings, W. (2021) Young peoples mental and emotional health. Education policy institute. Retrieved from: https://members.childlink.co.uk/research/young-peoples-mental-and-emotional-health
