“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 5-7 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?

Summer Schedule:

  • Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm July 3rd - Aug 28th

School Year Schedule:

  • Cohort A: Mondays 5:00-6:00pm

    • Term 1: September 16th - December 16th 2024 (13 weeks)

    • Term 2: January 13th - March 24th (10 weeks)

    • Term 3: Mar 31st - June 16th (10 weeks)

  • Cohort B: Wednesdays 4:45-5:45pm

    • Term 1: September 11th - December 18th 2024 (15 weeks)

    • Term 2: January 8th - March 26th (12 weeks)

    • Term 3: April 2nd - June 18th (12 weeks)

Costs and Fee’s:

Our group therapy program is $65.00 per session

  • $65.00 per session x 10 sessions = $650.00

  • $65.00 per session x 12 sessions = $780.00

  • $65.00 per session x 13 sessions = $840.00

  • $65.00 per session x 15 sessions = $975.00

Payment plans are available, payment is not required in full - but commitment to the full program is required during enrollment, some exceptions can be made.

This program is 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 and Teens program.

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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