What is the School Year Wellness Workshop Series?
Designed to empower, grow, and strengthen girls to live well through social, emotional, and physical learning, the invaluable School Year Wellness Workshop Series is here! This workshop series draws on the 8 core foundations of the program (see above) and also takes into account the needs the group of girls is presenting with. This consideration gives participants lots of valuable space to share about their lives, who they are, and problem solve challenges they are facing. In turn, this space provides the opportunity for girls to increase self-esteem and confidence, helps girls learn to better cope with stress, anxiety, technology, friendship and school challenges, body image, and overall differences, and fosters a connection with their peers in knowing they aren’t alone. Girls need these skills to thrive!
Who is this Workshop Series For?
This program is for ALL girls in grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8. Girls and kids come from all over Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties. Designed with girls in mind, all kids who feel they would benefit to be a part of the Wise Girl Workshops’ program are welcome to join us, including non-binary and transgender youth.
This program is made for ALL girls because ALL girls benefit to learn about the valabulabe Core Foundations of the program. Listen, no girl is immune to low self-esteem, stress, or finding her way with technology, friends, and having problems. That’s where this amazing program comes in!
How Long is the Workshop Series?
The School Year Wellness Workshop offers a 15 week series in both the Fall and Spring semesters of each school year. Many girls who sign on for the Fall semester continue on in the Spring. In fact, many of our girls grow with us throughout their school years and eventually join us in our high school Girls In-Service program.
Is it Different Each Semester and School Year?
Because many girls are a part of the program for years, we offer many new activities all centered around the 8 Core Foundations of the program. Each semester is different from the next as we want to keep girls engaged and enjoying our time together. Plus, there is always a new mix of girls coming together each school year. New girls are welcomed with kindness and open arms, as all girls are eager to make new friends. We promote and value inclusivity in our small group settings.
In addition, with the Core Foundations being the primary focus of this series, we find fun ways to help girls grow. We know girls cannot get enough of these messages, mindsets, and life skills we offer. For example, if you only talked about math 1 time, do you think you’d really get all the concepts down? Probably not. Just like learning math or other valuable skills, wellness skills are something girls need to keep hearing and learning over and over again. The great part is, we’ve got so many fun ways to engage and teach them about how to live well!
Where is the School Year Wellness Program Offered?
Held at McKinley School in Petaluma (although not affiliated), the girls gain valuable social, emotional, and physical life skills to help them live well in a small group setting. McKinley School is located at 110 Ellis Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. Many girls come to our programs from all different school, including private, public, and home schools.
Why a Small Group Setting?
Wise Girl Workshops values small groups, which can extend anywhere from 6-12 girls per workshop. We believe this environment provides ripe grounds for emotionally safety which helps girls to build trust and authentic relationships.
Small groups offer a powerful opportunity linking many of our Wise Girl Workshops Core Values together. Small groups allow for:
- Meaningful connection and conversation
- Individualized attention
- True belonging
- Holding structure and emotional safety
- Flexibility
- Inclusivity
What is the Commitment?
Participants commit to joining for the full 15 week series upon sign up. In part, workshops are most effective with every member showing up weekly. This builds rapport, trust, and leads to the ability to gain valuable support from one another. By signing up for this workshop, you are committing your daughter to doing her best to show up weekly. The continuity of time together creates an amazing environment for girls to thrive. With that said, sometimes girls get sick, have appointments, or have things get in the way of attending a session, and we totally understand that. Primarily, the goal is to make most sessions as sporadic attendance leads to a disjointed group, which is exactly the opposite of what Wise Girl Workshops intends to create.
Who Facilitates this Workshop Series?
Sierra Dator, MSW, LCSW, who has over 23 years experience running groups for all ages, facilitates each workshop. In addition Tina Parrish, NASM, Y-200 joins the workshop 3x/session helping bring in the Core Foundations of Joy in Movement and Nutrition for Life. You can find out more about Tina and Sierra here.
When Are The Workshops Held for the Winter/Spring 2024 Semester?
Grades 3/4 happen each Wednesday from 4:15-5:30PM with dates set for Jan 10-April 24, 2024. This is no workshop on April 10, 2024.
Grades 5/6 happen every Tuesday from 4:15-5:30PM from with dates set for Jan 9-April 30. There are no workshops on February 20 and April 9, 2024.
Grades 7/8 happen each Thursday from 4:15-5:30PM with dates set for Jan 11-April 25, 2024. This is no workshop on April 11, 2024.
What is the Investment for the School Year Wellness Workshop Series?
The investment includes experienced group facilitation, all snacks and supplies, and a Wise Girl Workshops swag bag filled with tons of goodies for your girl.
The investment of the program spreads out evenly over the 4 months of program for the 15 sessions. The first payment is due upon sign up. The next 3 payments will be due on September 1, October 1, and November 1. Statements are emailed to you via Wave.
If registering before December 30, 2023, receive the monthly early rate of $206.25 per month.
In addition, if registering after December 30, 2023, the monthly registration is $243.75 per month.
Alternatively, you can also pay the entire 15 week series in full, and there is a ticket option when you go to register.
If you need a different payment plan, then please reach out to me via email at wisegirlworkshops@gmail.com and let me know your needs. I’m happy to work with you so your daughter can join us!
Where Can I Sign My Daughter or Child Up?
Please follow this link for Grades 3/4!
You can find Grades 5/6 here!
Lastly, Grades 7/8 can register here!
Check out all our programs for Wise Girl Workshops here.
What is the Cancellation Policy if my Daughter Withdrawals?
First off, full refunds are given if cancelling 2 weeks prior to workshop start date. You must cancel by email to wisegirlworkshops@gmail.com. Secondly, there are no refunds or credits given if cancelling thereafter. No refunds or credits given for missed sessions. If you withdrawal your daughter within the cancellation window, you are refunded the full amount minus a $20 processing fee. You are responsible to pay for the entire session if your daughter withdraws early from the program.
Last But Not Least
Please note: This is not a therapy group. There will be no diagnosis or assessment. This is a wellness and empowerment workshop.