The Power of Me: A Weekly Empowerment Group for Pre-Teen Girls
For girls 9-12 who are struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and social comparison—to learn to love themselves, trust their voice, and navigate friendships with confidence.
For girls 9-12 who are struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and social comparison—to learn to love themselves, trust their voice, and navigate friendships with confidence.
Is your daughter struggling with big feelings, self-criticism, or friendship challenges?
You’re not alone—and she doesn’t have to be either.
If you’ve been noticing signs like:
- Constant comparison to others (especially online)
- Negative self-talk or perfectionism
- Big emotional outbursts or shutdowns
- Anxiety about friendships or fitting in
- Saying things like “I’m not good enough” or “Nobody likes me”
You’re likely feeling worried, unsure how to help, and wishing you could build her up from the inside out.
That’s exactly what this group is designed to do.
What is The Power of Me?
The Power of Me is a weekly 8-session group for girls aged 9–12 who are ready to build confidence, feel more connected to themselves, and develop the emotional tools to navigate life’s ups and downs.
Through a mix of creative expression, mindfulness, and guided discussion, girls will explore who they are, learn to regulate tough emotions, and build lasting connections with others—all in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
This group helps girls:
This group helps girls:
Build Self-Worth: Learn how to speak kindly to themselves and believe they are enough—just as they are.
Understand Emotions: Develop emotional literacy and regulation tools to manage overwhelm and anxiety.
Strengthen Friendships: Explore how to create healthy connections, set boundaries, and handle friendship stress.
Silence Self-Doubt: Shift from comparison and perfectionism to confidence and courage.
Express Themselves Creatively: Use therapeutic art and storytelling to process feelings and discover inner strength.
Feel Seen and Supported: Join a group of like-minded girls in a space where it’s okay to be vulnerable, silly, serious—and everything in between.
📍 Details:
Location: Acorn Counselling Upper James offices
When: Beginning Summer 2025! Weeknight, TBD
Duration: 8 weeks
Contact us: for pricing, more information, and registration details
Hi! I’m Charlene. I support tweens and teens through the messy middle of growing up—helping them move from anxiety and comparison to empowered, self-aware, and resilient, so they can thrive as their true selves. I love the magic of group work and bringing people together to create meaningful change through connection and community.
Hi! I’m Charlene. I support tweens and teens through the messy middle of growing up—helping them move from anxiety and comparison to empowered, self-aware, and resilient, so they can thrive as their true selves. I love the magic of group work and bringing people together to create meaningful change through connection and community.
Not sure if group will work for you right now?
We continue to offer individual child, youth and parent counselling. Get in touch to discuss what services will best meet your needs.
