EMPOWER HER for ALL TEEN GIRLS

EMPOWER HER: A Teens Rising Empowerment Program

Dawn is LGBTQIA2S+ affirming and accepting. Dawn does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical/mental ability, or marital status.

100% of teens who have experienced the EMPOWER HER group program recommend it to others. The overwhelming majority of teens who experienced this program returned for the next session of the program.

EMPOWER HER is an inclusive psychoeducational program that helps girls connect as they build confidence, receive support in managing personal issues, learn how and why their issues impact them, and learn practices to thrive in relationships, community, and their lives. These deep explorations will help them begin to heal, and the skills and practices taught in this program will empower them with lifelong tools. 

EMPOWER HER focuses on the WHOLE person (body, mind, emotions, spirit) and the impact our issues have on ourselves and the impact we have on one another and our communities. Dawn creates a safe, accepting, confidential, and judgment-free space where teens feel free to share their deepest thoughts and worries. NO topic is off limits.
Although the program is explained below, Dawn also customizes EMPOWER HER to fit each group with which she’s working.
A few examples of topics that may be covered in EMPOWER HER include:

  • Body Image
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Love
  • Self-Care
  • General Anxiety and Stress
  • Sexuality
  • Social Anxiety
  • School Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation 
  • Relationships and Communication
  • Bullying and Peer Pressure
  • Social Media Issues
  • Building Confidence
  • Sex, Consent, and Sexual harassment
  • Mindfulness
  • Values
  • Future Goals
  • Trauma and Nervous System Regulation

Through EMPOWER HER, your girls will feel accepted, valued, more confident and connected, happier and less anxious, less stressed, less concerned about what their peers think of them, and better able to live life aligned with their values (and yes, we will explore values).

Here’s what a few members of EMPOWER HER have shared about the transformations they’ve experienced as a result of their time in EMPOWER HER and what they liked about the program:

  • “I’ve come to understand that I’m not worthless. I’m learning to love my body and see my value.”

  • “Dawn has inspired me to recover from my eating disorder and go back to therapy!”

  • “I feel way better about my body and my sexuality.”

  • “I am more confident in my everyday life and have made many new friends.”

  • “I made my closest friends because of this group.”

  • “I have been able to make new friends and I feel more educated because of the topics that we discuss during class.”

  • “[I liked] EVERYTHING. The supportive group, the love we share, and the honesty we could share.”

  • “[I liked] the support that we got and the opportunity to talk without being judged.”

  • “I liked the fact that it was a safe place where I could mostly open up about my struggles and not be scared of being judged.”

  • “[I liked] having topics about sexuality or topics that would be hard for other people to talk about.”

Offered locally in Fort Collins, Colorado
Who: 9th-12th Grade Teens
Where: Fort Collins 
Dates: TBD
Day and Time: Monday evenings from 4:45-6::00
Investment: See below
Enrollment is limited to 10 teens.
LGBTQIA+ affirmative and accepting

Contact Dawn directly to add your name to the waitlist. 
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Investment for this semester long program

Investment: $40/session if paid in payments.
Early bird enrollment will be available for savings.
Non-refundable Registration/Supply fee (to hold your spot): $75 
Paid in full or paid in two payments.
One scholarship per group is available and alternative payment plans are available upon request.
All girls are welcome.
LGBTQIA+ affirming and accepting.

PHYSICAL well-being

During this phase of the program, we explore concepts including but not limited to body boundaries, consent, body image, sex, harmful diet culture, self-care, movement, etc… as we learn how to engage these in healthy ways during this phase of the program.

EMOTIONAL well-being

During this phase of the program, we explore concepts including but not limited to self-confidence, self-compassion, trauma, emotional/nervous system regulation, coping mechanisms, sexuality, gender identity, self-care, etc…as we learn to build these skills.

MENTAL well-being

During this phase of the program, we explore concepts including but not limited to stress management, anxiety, core values, self-talk, self-care, mindfulness, etc… as we create plans of action moving forward. 

INNER WISDOM/SPIRITUAL well-being

During this NON-RELIGIOUS phase of the program, we explore concepts including but not limited to personal strengths, connecting to our authentic selves, trusting intuition/gut reactions, self-care etc… and how to practice what we learn moving forward.

For those who ARE religious or spiritual, they can explore and implement these practices in their lives. For those who are NOT religious, they can do what feels best for them. All beliefs or lack thereof are welcomed.

 

RELATIONAL well-being

During this phase of the program, we explore concepts including but not limited to different aspects of friendships, parent/child, and dating relationships, healthy communication and boundaries, social media, peer pressure, creating healthy relationships, self-care, etc… and how to build what we want in relationships moving forward.

COMMUNITY well-being

During this phase of the program, we explore concepts including but not limited to the importance of community connection, giving and receiving, choosing and planning a contribution to the community, etc… as we give back to our community in some way.

DAWN'S APPROACH TO
   PSYCHOEDUCATION

Why EMPOWER HER Was Created

The creation of EMPOWER HER was inspired by Dawn’s years of working with women and her journey as a teen and woman. Most women struggle with shame and feelings of overwhelm and loneliness. Many are dealing with unresolved issues from early childhood, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, body image, boundaries, and more. Unfortunately, most women weren’t offered psychotherapy or taught practices and tools as teens that help heal and manage these issues, so they carry them into young adulthood and beyond.

Our girls are suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. They need to begin to heal NOW. They need these practices and skills NOW. This will help them thrive NOW—before they graduate from high school and as they move into womanhood. I know that my early life experiences would have been much different had I been taught what I teach teenage girls today. 

EMPOWER HER is an inclusive program for ALL teen girls (cisgender and transgender). If you or your daughter are uncomfortable with this inclusivity, then this program is not for you.