EMPOWER Her: Female Teens Depression Anxiety Self-Harm Help

A quick introduction into the course but also my background!

As a disclaimer, - "This information is for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis. It is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for any health concerns or before making any decisions about your mental health or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a professional or emergency services immediately. I am not a mental health professional and don`t hold actual licensing that permits the ability to issue advice again if you are in need of resources please let me know and I can attempt to provide some referrals but ultimately this course does not claim to "heal" or "treat" any conditions and simply is for educational purposes.

Empower Her provides the ultimate opportunity in reclaiming control in your life, this course allows the opportunity to self-reflect and ultimately grow in your essence. Owning the right to take up space and providing the tools to empower - your mental health doesn`t have to define you. The current struggle you are experiencing is not your identity. We all have the right and deserve to be happy - this course teaches the vital skills you need to get through what some define as the hardest of times, adolescence.

From a parent or guardian viewpoint this course provides the understanding, empathy and resources your female adolescent needs regardless of the current hardship. The value of this course is unlike any other because the information provided is based on real-life experience. It comes from a place of being in your female adolescent`s shoes and learning from the hardship and experiences. The course`s values are based on giving and shared experiences making this course ultimately an unforgettable experience for both you and your teen!

The value of this course includes;

- increased knowledge when it comes to the brain and emotional connection

- assessing your emotional intelligence and discovering ways to increase your emotional intelligence

- learning self-advocacy skills and applying them in real-life

- how to effectively communicate

- different communication styles

- how to research mental health issues and resources to help you understand mental health

- stress management techniques

- how to build resiliency

- stress and how it impacts you

- how to identify healthy relationships

- improving friendships and family relationships

- types of toxic friends and how to say goodbye to toxic friendships

- identifying toxic traits within yourself

- bullying and how to identify bullying

- how to navigate romantic relationships

- self-esteem and what is low self-esteem

- how to set personal goals

- how to take actions to make your goals come to life

- how to identify strengths

- how to set affirmations

Most importantly this course will hopefully allow you to understand yourself better and move with confidence into the next phase of your life!

I am so excited to have you apart of this journey!

Lauren

A simple poem that sums up the adolescence experience this poem was utilized in a counseling group created in 2008-2009.

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