Behind Every Strong Girl Is a Strong Girls Group

This book is a practical guide to empowering and supporting girls aged 9-16 through group work. It provides tried-and-tested workshops and activities that are designed to help girls build their knowledge, skills, and opinions around topics that matter to them. Highlighting the power of belonging and showcasing how group dynamics can build girls’ confidence and resilience, the book offers a step-by-step guide for running engaging and meaningful sessions that will boost their confidence and resilience.

Each workshop is designed to last 90 minutes to 2 hours but flexible enough to be adapted into shorter activities, stand-alone sessions, or incorporated into a broader programme. Focusing on key topics that are important to girls and young women, the chapters cover:

• Self: Exploring individuality, values, strengths, and differences.
• Being a Girl: Understanding puberty and developing positive body image.
• Mental and Emotional Wellbeing: Building resilience, managing stress, and coping with anger, anxiety, and pressure.
• Relationships: Navigating friendships and fostering healthy relationships.
• Goals and Aspirations: Setting goals, challenging stereotypes, and overcoming barriers.
• Leadership and Change: Encouraging girls to lead and make a difference.

Whether you’re a teacher, youth worker, or facilitator, this book equips you with practical tools and activities that meet the real needs of girls and young women today and help them reflect, learn and grow.