女孩賦權：信心技能培養小組（8-11 歲）

Welcome to Girl Empowered, a confidence-building skill group for students ages 8-11! 

In this empowering virtual space, students will embark on a journey to boost their self-esteem and courage! Through fun activities and supportive discussions, they will learn to embrace their unique strengths, and speak up with confidence! 

Students will learn mindfulness techniques in every class, to help them feel centered and ready to push themselves out of their comfort zones. Students will learn skills, such as noticing positive and negative self-talk and identifying their core values, to help them grow their sense of self and become their advocate. Through facilitated discussions in a safe environment, they will practice speaking their minds and contributing to a group. Optional, but recommended, homework in the form of journal prompts will be assigned weekly.

Each class will follow the same structure:

An icebreaker prompt.
Identifying emotions felt the past week.
A mindfulness moment, where students will listen to music and be given a mindfulness or art therapy prompt.
Skill Instruction.
Group discussion.
Homework delivery: journal prompt.
Dismissal fun. 

The following skills will be taught during each week:

Week 1: Emotional Awareness and Defining Confidence.
Week 2: Prioritizing and Advocating for Our Happiness.
Week 3: Manifesting Your Future and Learning From Your Past.
Week 4: Self-Care.
Week 5: Defining Your Identity.
Week 6: Avoiding Perfectionism.
Week 7: Identifying Self-Talk.
Week 8: Boundaries and Self Advocacy.
Week 9: Identifying Our Core Values.
Week 10: Reframing Negative Self-Talk.
Week 11: Affirmations.
Week 12: Goal Setting, Courage, and Taking Risks.
Week 13: Confidence Versus Arrogance and Advocating for Others. 

In my experience teaching and coaching girls, I like to create a safe space for students to feel empowered to grow. I keep the conversation flowing, and I include and engage all students in the group. I model confidence through my teaching style and calm strength. I feel lucky to have the opportunity to work with students and to provide skills that will aid them on their limitless journeys!

Please note: This class is open to all learners, but will specifically benefit girl students.