Inner Compass: A Wellbeing Group for Girls Aged 12–15

A supportive six-session wellbeing group helping girls build confidence, understand themselves and develop practical skills for the ups and About Inner Compass Psychological support doesn’t always have to look like sitting one-on-one in a therapy room. Inner Compass is a six-week psychology-led therapeutic group for girls aged 12–15, designed to help young people better understand themselves, build confidence and develop practical skills for navigating the emotional and social challenges of adolescence. Developed and facilitated by Dr. Laura, a provisional psychologist at Unburden Psychology & More, Inner Compass draws on psychological theory and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, delivered in an age-appropriate and supportive group environment. Who is Inner Compass for? Inner Compass may be a good fit for girls who: • Experience anxiety, overthinking or self-doubt • Are hard on themselves or frequently compare themselves to others • Find friendships or social situations difficult to navigate • Want to feel more confident in themselves • Find boundaries or communicating their needs difficult • Experience big or uncomfortable emotions • Would benefit from practical psychological strategies they can use in everyday life Girls do not need to have a diagnosed mental health condition to participate. Inner Compass is designed to support many of the emotional, social and confidence challenges that can come with growing up. What will we explore? Across the six weeks, girls will explore: Inner Calm – Understanding anxiety and ways to help the mind and body move towards calm. Inner Stories – Exploring overthinking, common thinking traps and the Inner Critic. Inner Ally – Developing a kinder and more supportive relationship with themselves. Confidence – Understanding how confidence can grow through courage, practice and small achievable steps. Healthy Connections – Exploring friendships, healthy relationships, boundaries and communication. Riding the Waves – Understanding big emotions, what they may be telling us and helpful ways to respond. What can she expect? Psychological concepts are explored in engaging, age-appropriate ways through guided discussion, reflection, activities and practical exercises. The group environment also gives girls the opportunity to learn alongside others their age, hear different perspectives and practise skills relating to confidence, communication and connection. There is no pressure to share personal experiences. Girls are encouraged to participate in ways that feel comfortable for them. Program details Six weekly sessions Session one: Tuesday 6th October, 4:30pm - 6pm Session two: Tuesday 13th October, 4:30pm - 6pm Session three: Tuesday 20th October, 4:30pm - 6pm Session four: Tuesday 27th October, 4:30pm - 6pm Session five: Tuesday 3rd November, 4:30pm - 6pm Session six: Tuesday 10th November, 4:30pm - 6pm Investment: $675 for the complete six-week program. One booking secures your daughter’s place across all six sessions. Inner Compass is not about expecting girls to feel confident, calm or positive all the time. It’s about helping them better understand themselves and develop a toolkit they can draw on when things feel difficult.