Sistertalk Program Brings Group Therapy to Young Girls
August 21st, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
Traditionally, adolescence is one of the most turbulent periods in a woman’s life; though rich in the opportunity for great experiences, the time can also be difficult as girls work through self-image and social issues that can sometimes take a heavy toll on well-being. Over the past year, a New Jersey private practice social worker has been helping her young female patients gain a valuable tool in this volatile period: the group therapy dynamic. While group therapy has largely been focused on topical issues in recent years, “Sistertalk” focuses on the particular needs of adolescent girls, helping them explore and understand common challenges and provide confidential support that is proving to make an extraordinary difference in terms of self-esteem and confidence. As the number of young adults seeking therapy increases, such programs may become more widely developed and accepted.
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2 comments so far
Such a great idea. There were times in my life where I did not want to talk to my mom about anything, but would gladly share with girls my own age or especially those a few years older than me that I admired and looked up to. I think there is some real therapeutic value to this approach.
Consider the benefits to young men and women alike if there were more of these programs put into place in cities all over the country. There could realistically be a serious drop in teen pregnancy rates, drug use, violence against one another, and an overall growth in the success of our least recognized young people. I will always gladly support and promote programs like these because these are the grass roots programs that have the potential for making the biggest difference in a teenager’s life.