VOICES

Voices was created to address the unique needs of adolescent girls & young women. It encourages them to seek & celebrate their “true selves” by providing a safe space, encouragement, structure & the support they need to embrace their journeys of self-discovery. The program includes modules on self, connecting with others, healthy living & the journey ahead. More is being heard about girls & bullying, the pressures of social media, early puberty, gender exploration, human sex trafficking & binge drinking. Texting, social media & online or “in real life” (IRL) friends are part of the changes in girls’ social lives.  Voices is based on the realities of girls’ lives & the principles of gender responsively, it is also grounded in theory, research & clinical experience. The Voices curriculum advocates a strength-based approach & uses a variety of
therapeutic approaches, including psychoeducational, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, body-oriented & expressive arts.