Empower.YOU Education

UPDATE! 📣
We have been receiving many messages about up and coming workshops! Thankyou so much to everyone for her consistent support!

Kelly and I (Kandis) have had a HUGE year - both with our work and families and have had to put Empower.You on the back burner for a few months. BUT we will be back VERY SOON!
So please keep an 👁️ out!

❤️ from us # # #

SPARK CONFIDENCE ✨🌈 // That was today’s theme at todays workshop!!

We welcomed a group of 15 incredibly unique girls aged 8-12yrs into our program which was purposely created for delivery to a more intimate setting. Perfect for those girls that can feel overwhelmed in larger group settings…

IT. Was. AMAZING!!! 💛 Over 2.5 hours we paired thought provoking conversations with creative activities.

🌟 We identified our emotions/worries and how they can make us feel
🌟 We expressed our uniqueness
🌟 We explored strategies to regulate our emotions
🌟 We used clay for art therapy as a way of creativity and self expression
🌟 We sang, danced and made friends

We are just so grateful for the work we get to do in this field, the little people and their families we get to connect with 🫶🏼

Feeling very full of love! 🥰

We can’t wait to remind them on Sunday ❤️🙌🏼

A famous concept in psychology is that of Eustress, first coined by Hans Seyle.

Eustress refers to a type of positive stress that we feel when we do something that pushes us somewhat out of our comfort zone, but that helps us grow. It has great psychological benefits, supporting resilience and mental health.

You probably can think of times you’ve felt eustress.

⛰️Doing a challenging project.
⛰️Being part of the school performance.
⛰️Training for a marathon.

For our girls this can take many forms. I have seen girls challenged ..

🏔️Going to a birthday party.
🏔️Having a difficult conversation with a friend.
🏔️Putting their hand up in class.

When we let our girls opt out of challenges that are just outside of their comfort zone regularly - they can stop believing in themselves and believe their negative internal dialogue.

When they do DO those small things they believed they couldn’t - it can be transformational and feels good!

So how do we know, as parents, when to encourage her and when to back off?

Well, this is where support and healthy conversations with our girls comes in.

🤍The more we spend time with our girls and talk with them the more we can read and challenge her in healthy ways to do those hard things🤍

And we know when she might need more support.

When did your daughter do something brave outside of her comfort zone and grew from it? 👇🏼

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We are sold out for our first workshop back! ✨❤️ We like to keep our workshops small to ensure we can get around to all the girls! 🫶
If you missed out please get in touch and we can place you on the waitlist for our next workshop! 🙌🏼 Thank you to all our Empower You families

✨ SPARK CONFIDENCE ✨ // TWEEN GIRLS WORKSHOP
👉🏼 Girls aged 8- 12 years

Is your tween ready to ignite their confidence, self-esteem and develop their emotional regulations skills in a fun and creative way? 🙌🏼

👀 Look no further! 👀

Empower.YOU Education is holding a “Spark Confidence” weekend workshop in April where young girls are invited to immerse themselves in a morning of connection, communication and creation 🩷❤️💛

At our “Spark Confidence” workshop, participants will embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace their unique spark and nurture their self-esteem and emotional regulation skills. Our safe and supportive environment is the perfect space for your tween to flourish and grow 🌱

🔥 Let's ignite that spark together! 🔥

When: Sunday 7th April, 2024
Where: ‘The Collective Studio’ - 146 Ross River Road, Mundingburra
Price: $45.00
Time: 9.00am - 11.30am

Get in quick as tickets sell out very fast and we would hate for you to miss out! 🏃🏼‍♂️

https://tickets.townsvilletickets.com.au/outlet/event/382cb3cf-84ed-458c-9bfa-f95950037895

📣 TOWNSVILLE GIRLS! SAVE THE DATE! 7th of APRIL!
We are announcing our first workshop of the year in a few days! We have had such a huge start to the year and are finally ready to jump back into our weekend workshops! 💕
We will be contacting all of you who have enquired with us over the last few months to give you the first spots. 🙌🏼
STAY TUNED ❤️

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Reminders for the New Year ☀️❤️

A few loving reminders for the new year.
I hope it starts out in the way you most need it to.
With energy and motivation.
Or with lazy mornings and quiet evenings.
Knowing that you are loved and appreciated.
I hope 2023 is your year. ❤️

Let do this 2024! 🎉

2023 was full of building confidence and resilience and this year will be full of self- acceptance and love 💕

We can’t wait to continue our mission of creating a safe and educational space for girls to feel a sense of belonging, while exploring important mental health topics ❤️

👁 Keep an eye out for our workshops this year 🎉

SELF CARE SUNDAY CHRISTMAS EDITION 🎄💫 // morning beautiful people! Just wanted to pop on here and say we hope you’re feeling happy, excited for the week ahead and well rested this Sunday 💕...but with a week remaining until Christmas I’m sure the above might be proving a little stretch, so we’ve created this Christmas care checklist to make sure you aren’t forgetting about the most important person on your list - YOU!!

CHRISTMAS CARE CHECKLIST:
#1🎄✅ Gift yourself with a pamper of sorts - face mask, tea and a read, glass of bubbles in your pjs.
#2🎄✅ Say no to something that you simply aren’t feeling! You don’t have to go to everyyy festive celebration if you don’t feel up to it!
#3🎄✅ Rather than wrap another present for under the tree, a charity or donation at this time of year can bring sooo much joy to those in need and will give you the ultimate feel good vibes.
#4🎄✅ Trade a night out for a night in, perhaps for a Netflix Chrissy movie marathon!?
#5🎄✅ Dont feel guilty for only buying for the ‘necessities’ - money can be a cause of so much extra stress especially at this time of year, so take that stress away and maybe only buy for the kiddy’s, do a Secret Santa, or make/bake something... it’s the thought that counts, not how much you spend!

We hope this Christmas care list helps you remember that YOU are just as important as every other person on your list! Try not to forget about stopping to slow down this silly season, so you can really enjoy every minute of the lead up and the celebrations 🥳💕

Take it easy and enjoy the week before Christmas 🎄🎁😊 whether you’re on holidays already, done all your shopping or not a single present or have a stressful final week of work or school - trust that you are capable of getting through it and remind yourself of the above list! You got this!!

REFLECT & RESET (OUR FINAL WORKSHOP OF THE YEAR 😭) RECAP // In our final workshop of the year we reflected on the year, things we learned and enjoyed, challenges experienced, practiced gratitude and then celebrated our unique, beautiful selves, because we deserve to! 💫
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We did a bunch of really fun things today based around our reflect & reset theme and also threw in a few special end of year celebrations ❤️🎄

⭐️ 2023 REFLECTION and started chatting about our goals for 2024!
🩷 Discussed strategies to RESET (& regulate ourselves)
🎄 Active Listening skills with Christmas Musical Bingo
🎨 Created Tie Die Tote Bags
😍 Made mini pavlova Christmas Treats
✨ Breath work and Meditation

And a lot of goodness inbetween of course like our:

🍉 Picnic outside in the garden
🎶 Music
🤸‍♀️ Movement

We feel so privileged to do what we do and play a part in planting seeds into these young minds to help give them some fun and practical tools for a mentally healthy and happy life! 💖🥰

Such an important point about our tweens and teens - we expect them to have the ability to control their emotional outbursts but their brains are not equipped until early adulthood! “Emotional maturity takes a long time. The brain only reaches an adult state in a person’s early twenties.”

The 10 Emotional Skills Every Teen Needs To Be Taught What are the skills of emotional regulation and how can we help our teens to develop them? Here are the 10 skills all kids need to learn

📣OUR LAST WORKSHOP FOR THE YEAR: 🤍REFLECT AND RESET! 🤍

This year has gone by in a flash! In order to build resilience we need to take the time to reflect and reset on the year that was.

In a world filled with constant change, this workshop provides a safe and supportive space for tweens to reflect on their experiences, understand their emotions, and learn practical tools for navigating the challenges that come with growth.

Through interactive activities, discussions, and creative exercises, participants will:

🤍 Reflect on Personal Experiences: Encourage tweens to look back on their past experiences, both positive and challenging, to gain insights into their own growth journey.

💪🏽 Identify Strengths and Areas for Growth: Explore individual strengths and areas for development, fostering a sense of self-awareness crucial for personal empowerment.

🧠 Learn Strategies for Managing Change: Equip tweens with practical tools and coping mechanisms to navigate transitions and changes with resilience and confidence.

✅ Set Personal Goals: Guide participants in setting realistic and empowering goals for themselves, aligning with their values and aspirations.

☀️ Embrace Positive Habits: Introduce mindfulness and positive habit-building exercises to cultivate a healthy mindset and foster a positive approach to change.

🎨 Creative Expression: Provide opportunities for creative expression through art, writing, or other mediums, allowing tweens to express their thoughts and feelings in a supportive environment.

👯‍♀️ Peer Support: Facilitate group discussions and activities that encourage peer support and the sharing of experiences, fostering a sense of community among participants.

Please be quick so you don't miss out!

Find your tickets here: https://tickets.townsvilletickets.com.au/outlet/event/016a8272-c95c-4d77-8b98-bbefcde0ed12?utm_source=Localtix&utm_medium=Website

👁 📣 WATCH THIS SPACE! Our last workshop for the year will be announced tonight! ❤️

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It’s sometimes hard to know what to say when our kids are sad! I love these suggestions ❤️

We ❤️ the Big Life Journal

Today we explored how we can fill our OWN emotional buckets 🪣 ❤️

⭐️ What does it 👀 like? (What we can do to fill our buckets)

⭐️What does it sound 🎶 like? (What our internal voice says)

⭐️What does it feel ❤️ like? (How does it feel when our bucket is full?)

The girls identified their internal strengths and shared them with each other 💪🏽

STRENGTH FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP // Take two 🎬

Due to the huge popularity of our Strength from Within August workshop, we opened up a second offering so that nobody missed out ☺️

We are beyond grateful to do what we do!!!! And today was magic 🧚🏽

What a blast today was! An epic 2.5 hour where we got:

🌟 We got super crafty
🌟 We expressed our uniqueness
🌟 We explored “Self-Esteem” Bucket Fillers
🌟 We made friends
🌟 We discussed the benefits of essential oils
🌟 We practiced mindfulness & meditation
🌟 We showcased our special talents!

It. Was. AMAZING!

16 beautifully unique girls, all incredible in their own way!

Creating positive change for young people in this community is our biggest motivation! ✨

And we’re so proud to be even a small part in helping create a positive impact in these young peoples lives 💖

17 incredible young people joined us today for a jam-packed 2.5hrs of connection, communication and creativity!!

Today in our STRENGTH FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP we covered all of this….

👉🏼 As always we started in our welcome circle for beautiful conversations around Self- Esteem and what this looks like, feels or means to each of us. As children are trying to find their identity. Working out how they are the same and different to others. We spoke about our inner meanie thoughts & how we can flip the script to be more helpful and identify what fills or drains our “Self Esteem Bucket”. As well as mindfulness/self care practices all in the form of these epic activities:

💛 Bucket Fillers - What does it look, sound and feel like?
🌿 DIY essential oil sachets and Breath-work
🎨 Individual Affirmation Paintings
✨ Guided Meditation

And a lot of goodness inbetween of course like our:
👣 Toe-Yoga
🍉 Picnic in the garden
🎶 Music and movement

Always super fun 🙌🏻, always super messy 😅, and always super excited and grateful to share our strategies and helpful mindset tips to these young women and help build their mind with positive, resilient, and confidence tools for life ❤️

TOWNSVILLE PARENTS 💫

Due to the overwhelming popularity of recently released Strength from Within workshop which is being held in August, we didn’t want to leave anybody disappointed so we have secured a date to hold this workshop again in September 🙌🏼

Our Strength from Within workshop is the ultimate self-esteem boost for young ladies aged between 8-12 years of age.

Focusing on…

🙌🏻 Empowerment
💖 Confidence
🤩 Uniqueness
🌈 Resilience

…from within!

Term 3 can come with added pressures for children to feel like they MUST get things right now!

That “no more settling in” type of feeling can come popping up at this time of year and this can increase pressures in areas of academics/grades, friendships/comparisons, and family/home life… but a lot of the time this scary feeling is more so built up in our head than it is in reality 💛

The Strength from Within weekend workshop has been purposely designed for delivery to a smaller group!!  The benefit of this is that it will allow us to really target in on the skills/topics and provide one on one mentoring throughout the session.

Participants will get creative and learn ways to identify their uniqueness, develop their self-esteem, find their inner strength, and grow self-awareness and resilience. 

So we invite your tweens between the ages of 8-12yrs to come to our last workshop for Term 3, STRENGTH FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP being held:

DATE : Sunday 17th September 2023
TIME : 9.00am to 11.30am
WHERE : The Collective - 146 Ross River Rd, Mundingburra
COST : Only $45 per person

👉🏼 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!!  Secure your place by following the link below….
https://tickets.localtix.com.au/outlet/event/b2082d41-4d0d-4140-8412-03f05f3fb454

 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Empower.YOU Education to discuss further.

Ticket price includes all resources, morning tea and loads of FUN!

✨ Our August “Strength from Within” workshop is now fully booked.

We sincerely apologies if you missed out this time. We are currently looking into more dates to be able offer this super popular workshop ✨

Please contact us if you would like to be placed onto the waitlist for our new dates, information and tickets….

COME JOIN US ✨ // Our Strength from Within workshop is the ultimate self-esteem boost for young ladies aged between 8-12 years of age.

Focusing on…

🙌🏻 Empowerment
💖 Confidence
🤩 Uniqueness
🌈 Resilience

… from within!

Term 3 can come with added pressures for children to feel like they MUST get things right now!

That “no more settling in” type of feeling can come popping up at this time of year and this can increase pressures in areas of academics/grades, friendships/comparisons, and family/home life… but a lot of the time this scary feeling is more so built up in our head than it is in reality 💛

The Strength from Within weekend workshop has been purposely designed for delivery to a smaller group!! The benefit of this is that it will allow us to really target in on the skills/topics and provide one on one mentoring throughout the session.

Participants will get creative and learn ways to identify their uniqueness, develop their self-esteem, find their inner strength, and grow self-awareness and resilience.

So we invite your tweens between the ages of 8-12yrs to come to our last workshop for Term 3, STRENGTH FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP being held:

DATE : Sunday 27th AUGUST 2022
TIME : 9.00am to 11.30am
WHERE : The Collective - 146 Ross River Rd, Mundingburra
COST : Only $45 per person

👉🏼 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!! Secure your place by following the link below….
https://tickets.localtix.com.au/outlet/event/bc7a6c8d-97b4-4f3a-bfd1-570f0a0fbf64

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Empower.YOU Education to discuss further.

Ticket price includes all resources, morning tea and loads of FUN!

FLOURISHING FRIENDSHIPS 🩷 // We had an incredible group of young women attend our workshop today 🙌🏼

The theme of todays workshop was all things friendships, which we know can sometimes be difficult to navigate in the tween years….
So together we explored what our personal friendship values are & how they can guide us when navigating friendship decisions and challenges.

It is super important for young people to identify their own values when it comes to friendships as it can help build confidence & to have a better understanding & acceptance of what is important to them to be the foundation of creating healthy relationships.

Over 2.5 hours we paired thought provoking conversations with creative activities which looked like:

😍 Friendship Values
👭 How to respond to conflict in friendships
🫶🏼 Strategy based Friendship Chatterbox’s
🎨 Created Polymer Clay Beads for bracelets
✨ Breath work and Meditation

And a lot of goodness inbetween of course like our:

🍉 Picnic outside in the garden
🎶 Music
🤸‍♀️ Movement

So much fun as always. Holding space for these girls to be themselves & help them build their mental health tool belt is so so special. We just love the work we do in the youth space 🩷✨

Ahhh bring on the next workshop! 🫶🏼

Our FLOURISHING FRIENDSHIPS - JULY WORKSHOP IS NOW SOLD OUT! 😁

Wowsers…. In less than 24 hours we have already sold out our upcoming Flourishing Friendships weekend workshop 🥰
Thank you sooooo much for your continued support of Empower.YOU Education 🙏🏼

We are so sorry if you have missed out this time, please get in contact with us and we can place your daughter on the wait list for the next weekend workshop being held in August. ❤️✨

FRIENDSHIP VALUES 🌻 // At our upcoming Flourishing Friendships Workshop on Sunday 30th July we are excited to explore and create curiosity with your child around this important topic

Understanding friendship values can guide us when navigating friendship decisions and challenges.

Knowing these values can help your child to build confidence and to have a better understanding and acceptance of what is important to them 🩷

We will be holding space with your child in a peer to peer support role, to explore questions such as:

✨ What do friendship values mean to you?

✨ Where do friendship values come from?

✨ Do you think friendship values are important? How do they help us?

✨ Can our friendship values change?

Knowing their personal and friendship values helps them to build their awareness of themselves and their friends behaviours, and ultimately helps them to recognise what makes a good friend.

We have only 2 spots remaining, and we would love for your child to join us on this wonderful day celebrating friendships.

To book visit 👉🏼 https://tickets.townsvilletickets.com.au/outlet/event/27b66967-af05-4d47-a660-abd0754814fc

GET EXCITED! 🥳🎉
TERM 3 WEEKEND WORKSHOP 🙌🏻
Empower.YOU Education is holding a “Flourishing Friendships” weekend workshop where young girls are invited to immerse themselves in a morning of connection, communication and creation.
During this workshop we will be exploring the topics of:

💛 Friendship values and beliefs
💛 Working through friendship worries and how to set positive boundaries
💛 Appreciating 'me time!' - being your own BFF!

This workshop is jam packed with uplifting and interactive activities to help participants feel inspired and more confident building and maintaining positive friendships. This workshop is ideal for girls aged 8-12yrs of age who:

💛 Find it hard to know what to do or say when they meet new people
❤️ Lack confidence in social situations
🧡 Are experiencing friendship changes
💛 Are navigating friendship fires or dealing with frenemies
💙 Need to build their inner strength and understand the power of being your own best friend

🗓When: Sunday 30th July, 2023
🏠Where: ‘The Collective Studio’ 146 Ross River Road, Mundingburra
💲Price: $45.00
⏰Time: 9.00am - 11.30am 🏃🏻‍♀️ Get in quick as tickets sell out very fast and we would hate for you to miss out!

Link for tickets: https://tickets.townsvilletickets.com.au/outlet/event/27b66967-af05-4d47-a660-abd0754814fc

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RISE UP ~ WEEK 5 🌻 // Once again we cannot believe just how quickly the last 5 weeks have gone!! …. We have loved every minute of delivering this beautiful program ❤️

The last topic we explored today in the RISE program was the POWER OF CREATIVITY 🎨

Art & allowing participants to get creative is such a big part of our workshops and mentoring 😍 not just because it’s lots of fun, but because there are SO many amazing benefits from being able to express yourself through a visual medium 🙌🏻✨

Besides from having so much fun doing our creative activities, these activities encourage discussions and thoughts around a range of different (and important) topics helping youth to...

❤️Make new friends
🧡Build confidence
💛Strengthen self esteem & self worth
💚Understand self better
💙Body acceptance
💜Feel heard and supported in a safe & nurturing environment
🤎Get creative and let their ideas bloom
💖Learn new skills and hobbies

Today the girls got into a creative flow with mindful mandalas - which was so cool as they all looked the same but SO different too, just like us, we are all human but have our own unique qualities!

We are so fortunate to share “The Collective” space with the Jenn from Gypseas 🙌🏼
Putting it out there ….. Jenn makes hands down THE best cupcakes we’ve ever tasted!!🙏🏼✨Thank you so much for our treats.