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Join us June 10-14 at our brand new program for transfeminine youth, ages 10-12! Épanouie is a collaboration between the Institute for Girls’ Development and the LA Gender Center. Check out our Épanouie page to learn more! Click here to watch our promo video with Dr. Caroline Carter and Dr. Erin Norton!
WATCH VIDEOArt as a Way to Advance Higher Order Thinking Skills
Art as a Way to Advance Higher Order Thinking Skills By Sushi Frausto, LMFT Participating in artistic processes builds skills that can lead to success in many areas of our lives. Being creative requires our brain to use higher order thinking skills. Higher order thinking refers to complex thinking that requires numerous cognitive processes to…
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Art as Language: Enriching Communication Through Art By Sushi Frausto, LMFT To say art is a language is, in reality, a bit misleading. Art is a process of communication that includes language but moves beyond the grammatical and linguistic limits of language. Art is an overarching term often commonly used for all expressive and creative…
Read ArticleArt as a Tool for Self-Regulation
Art as a Tool for Self-Regulation By Sushi Frausto, LMFT Self-regulation is a person’s ability to adjust, control and manage themselves in a given situation. Self-regulation includes: Being self-aware of what is going on within yourself Modulating one’s emotional & physical reactions Adjusting to the situation Using one’s cognitive abilities to meet the task at…
Read ArticleWhy do parents enroll their daughters in our Stand Up! Speak Out!® Summer Workshops?
Why do parents enroll their daughters in our Stand Up! Speak Out!® Summer Workshops? By Paige Hobey, MA Some are simply looking for a fun summer activity with creative projects and outdoor games, some hope their daughters will build confidence and make new friends, and others are excited for them to learn how to manage…
Read Article#WomensHistoryMonth Campaign 2019
This past March, to celebrate Women’s History Month, we featured Women Making History across our social media platforms! The women featured are all currently involved in feminist activism and they’re using their voices in unique and inspiring ways. Read on for the full list of women we featured and more information about their work, including…
Read Article8 Tips for Fostering a Positive Body Image
In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness week (next week, February 25 – March 3) we’re offering helpful tips for fostering a positive body image. A healthy relationship with our bodies is an important protective factor against the development of disordered eating. Practice some of the following tips to help everyone in your family develop…
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Posting date: January 2019 Start date: ASAP with some flexibility. Position title: Intake Team Member Hours: 10 – 15 hours per week to start; in October 2019, the position will expand to 30 – 40 hours per week with some flexible scheduling. Can be combined with Leadership Intern position. Join our growing Intake Team!…
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