GutziGirlz...

is an 8-week adolescent life skills group that incorporates DBT Skills Training, Psycho-Education, Art Therapy, and Group Process.

"I like that we get to talk about things that relate to OUR lives. I learned how to pick better friends and who I want to interact with."

Our Mission...

"To help adolescent girls, through the use of art images, group process, and psycho- education, overcome youth-culture challenges, equipping and empowering them to become wholly integrated women of character."

Facilitated By...

Susan Devine, MA, LAMFT, ATR-BC who has a passion for working with teenage girls.

Group Sessions...

are highly interactive and include a variety of psycho-educational tools, such as video, inventories, handouts, and group brainstorming interaction.

Weekly art therapy directives focus on a purposeful, therapeutic component geared toward greater personal self-exploration.

During the first 4-weeks, the group focus is on the individual self: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, shame, negative core beliefs, self- image, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques.

The second 4-weeks of the program targets relational dynamics: family struggles, communication, conflict resolution, boundaries, friendships, dating, and forgiveness.

Note to Parents...

GutziGirlz recognizes the importance of parent involvement in their teen's lives. Parents will receive a packet containing effective strategies to engage their adolescents, including questions to process their teen's weekly group experience.

"Through the art projects and discussions, I feel like I have learned a lot about myself. It's been a positive environment where I feel safe to express myself and my feelings."

Where & When...

GutziGirlz will be offered on Thursday evenings, May 31th - July 19th from 6:30-8:30PM. Groups are held at Wayzata Free Church, 705 County Road 101, Plymouth, MN, in Rm C109.

An 8 week commitment and initial
interview are required.

Fee: $30/2hour session
all materials included

Call 612-308-1622 with questions or to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

"I would have never shared this with anyone if I didn't have this group. I learned that I can stand up for myself."