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I AM
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FINDING MY WAY
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EXPLORING.
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OPEN TO NEW IDEAS.
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ALWAYS REDEFINING.
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ENTIRELY ME.
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DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY.
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I AM
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UNSTOPPABLE.
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Being a girl can get tricky at any age, but 10-18 is a uniquely challenging time. To help, Ophelia’s Place offers girls the support they need to build resiliency, find their voices, and discover their strength. Many of our resources are free and online, but if you’re in Oregon, you may also find OP in your school or in your community.
For Girls
Understatement: Life can get bumpy. Some of the hardest things are the ones no one knows how to talk about with you. That’s where OP comes in. Hot topics to help you… or a friend. Learn more about how we can help, here. (No pressure.)
For Parents
Knowing how to help your teen or ‘tween can be challenging. OP gathers guidance for trending topics, and convenes experts to connect your 10-18-year-old with help to become the person they dream of.
For Educators & Advocates
OP helps girls prepare for emotionally healthy lives. But it takes all of us. Our work in schools and with other youth-supporting partners helps build supportive communities that are equipped to initiate change at a fundamental level.
Upcoming Events
Online or in-person, the best things happen when we come together for a shared purpose or activity. See what’s up next at OP, here.
What we’re reading and watching
There's no shortage of inspiration and information for parenting or working with teens. Here's some topical, girl-specific content to get you started.
Recognizing ableism in youth culture is vital for fostering inclusivity and respect for individual youth with disabilities. Ableism, based on assumptions about abilities, can lead to exclusion and discrimination. By raising awareness and taking proactive measures, youth can help create a culture that values everyone's abilities and contributions, regardless of their ability. How does it show up?
During April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it’s a great time to review how we can help youth navigate healthy relationships, consent, and boundaries.
Black History Month celebrates and honors the achievements of Black people, and is a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. It’s also a time to honor and celebrate Black girls who make invaluable contributions to their communities. Empowered girls change their world, and the whole world too.
We can’t avoid the constant influence of body image ideals we see in media, but we can be aware of them and remind ourselves that all bodies are valuable. Check out these 10 reminders that your body is great no matter what society defines as “ideal.”
During the winter season and the diverse holidays many of us celebrate, it can be easy to focus on all the stresses and expectations. It’s okay to acknowledge our feelings. But they can also be an invitation to see and experience joy and comfort - whether reliving family tradition, or defining new ways to feel comfort, togetherness, and joy.
Fatemeh Fakhraie has been named the new president of the Ophelia’s Place Board of Directors. She first joined the board in 2020 and will serve in the role for two years.
Navigating device usage can feel like a never-ending argument. It can be hard to set boundaries and disconnect from devices now that both you and your kids are using technology more frequently.
Ah puberty – a time of change, self-discovery, and exploration. Also a time of feeling vulnerable, confused, and embarrassed for both youth and the adults in their lives. Parents, here are 9 habits you can lean into as you begin and continue having puberty talks with your teens.