FAQs
What exactly are empowerment groups?
Empowerment coaching groups are all about helping girls build a strong foundation for their future by building a stronger relationship to themselves. It’s very skill and growth-oriented. Some of the skills we work on are increasing awareness, tapping into shared humanity, managing thoughts and emotions, communicating authentically, and creating goals through intentional action.
*Please note this is not therapy as I am not yet licensed*
How much does the group cost?
The program is a monthly commitment of $150. I believe in making 'hangs' accessible to all and try to keep costs approachable. If this fee is not possible for you, please reach out.
How many girls are in the group?
5-8 girls are in each group. I separate groups for middle and high schoolers as topics of interest vary between the two. These are also fantastic for existing friend groups if you already know a group of girls that could benefit.
What does the typical format of group look like?
1. We open the circle up by checking in to see how everyone is doing.
2. We then launch into our main coaching portion which is usually semi-structured. I often have an activity or mini presentation on a topic, and we open it up to group, share experiences, ask questions, find common ground, and challenge beliefs. Oftentimes, I will give them a helpful tool to take with them. Usually, these conversations also spark other areas that girls want to talk about and future topics for exploration. It is beautiful to let these groups unfold naturally so that the girls are getting what they want and need from the space.
3. We wrap up by closing our circle and sharing a food item together.
Length and location of group?
Groups run for 4 weeks and are 1.5-2hrs depending on the number of members. We meet once per week in Topanga's Town Center, for a total of 4 weeks. Groups are typically held on a weekday evening.