GIRLS GOT GOALS
A Group Just for Us Girls!
Girls Got Goals” follows the girls circle model and offers support for teen girls, based in separate settings, in Avery County. Girls Got Goals (GGG) is designed to set a safe, creative environment for adolescent girls to receive support for issues they experience in today’s world.
When GGG meets, they have a specific theme and planned activities that correlate with each theme. GGG allows each participant to take turns sharing while listening to their peers. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in activities using art, poetry, collages, journaling, etc.
Meeting Topics
Topics are specific to what girls experience and include what it’s like being a girl in today’s society. Some of these topics revolve around healthy friendships and connections, body image, goals, living in a digital age/influence of social media, ATOD (alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs), and decision making.
Being a Girl
Introduces girls to the positive experience of a support circle addressing topics such as, “Growing Up Female”, “Growth and Self-Care”, and “Female Role Models”. Activities include collage, affirmations, and theme-related crafts.
Wise & Well
Addresses 21st century challenges such as cyberbullying, social networking, binge drinking, marijuana use, the stigma of mental health, and more. Girls and facilitators walk through the myriad of common 21st century risks with discussions and activities that inspire eyes wide open, minds sharp and aware, and hearts willing to step up to leadership for their own health and safety.
Body Image
Examines cultural messages and personal beliefs that influence body image. Themes emphasize raising awareness, recognizing body signals, and exploring underlying causes of poor body image. Topics cover physical awareness, health, and emotional balance through media exploration, imagery, art, personal story telling, and more.
Friendships
Addresses exclusion, intolerance, and feuding. Confronts relational aggression and shores girls up with strong interpersonal skills; knocks down barriers to pride, confidence, and empathy. Themes include topics such as, “Being Included”, “Being Left Out”, and “Feuds, Followers, and Fairness”. Increases caring and relational competence.