Activate Social Skills for Neurodivergent Girls in Edmonton

My approach is feminist, trauma-informed, and person-centred, which means I focus on creating a space where each girl feels safe, valued, and celebrated for who she is.

Preteen years can bring big emotions, changing friendships, growing self-awareness, and questions about identity. For neurodivergent girls, these transitions can feel especially complex. In this group, we gently explore topics like self-esteem, body image, emotional regulation, friendship dynamics, and navigating school and social pressures — all while acknowledging the broader social messages and expectations that girls often face.

Using a strengths-based lens, I support girls in understanding their brains, building self-advocacy skills, and developing confidence in their unique abilities. Activities may include guided discussions, creative expression, skill-building games, and opportunities to practice social connection in a supportive environment.

My goal is to help each participant feel understood, empowered, and less alone — while building resilience, meaningful friendships, and pride in who they are.

As a Masters-level counselling intern, I strive to create a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment where each girl feels safe to explore who she is becoming. The preteen years often bring shifting friendships, new social pressures, big emotions, and questions about identity. For neurodivergent girls, these experiences can feel especially layered. This group offers space to talk about those experiences openly, with curiosity, humour, and compassion.

My approach is strengths-based and collaborative. I believe every girl has unique abilities and insight, and sometimes having supportive peers and a caring facilitator can help those strengths shine. Drawing from Solution-Focused and trauma-informed practices, I incorporate creative activities, discussion, skill-building exercises, and collaborative problem-solving to help girls build confidence, emotional regulation skills, and self-advocacy tools.

With a background in disability support and trauma-informed care, I am committed to honouring each participant’s pace, comfort level, and individuality. My goal is to help girls feel empowered in their identities, more confident in their relationships, and proud of the unique ways their brains and personalities work — while building meaningful connections along the way.