How We Help in Schools
OP partners with school districts across Oregon to provide Girl Empowerment Groups, Young Amazing Women of Color Empowerment Groups, Classroom Presentations to all students, and Staff Training and Parent Education opportunities.
Topics range from developing self-esteem, poverty, social relationships, body image, and a variety of other challenges that come with being a young person in today’s highly complex world.
We work closely with school counselors and administration to determine the best way to support their students and staff.
Interested in seeing an OP School Partnership in your school? Call (541) 284-4333 or get started now.
Learn More about Our School Partnership Offerings
Girls Empowerment Groups nurture self-esteem and peer connection, and encourage self-expression in a small group setting that feels safe and welcoming for all girl-identified youth.
These closed, intimate groups meet one hour a week over eight weeks, and consist of 6-8 participants.
Our trained, expert staff facilitates a strengths-based curriculum that covers:
Ways that media and social media impact body image and self-esteem
Navigating friendships with other girls
Gender stereotypes and expectations
Developing communication and conflict resolution skills
Navigating challenging friendships and relationships
Benefits of implementing and practicing self-care
Girls Empowerment Groups
YAWOC groups hold intentional and healing space for self-identified girls of color to come together and share their unique experiences.
These groups focus on the intersectional experience of being both a girl and person of color in our culture.
Girls discuss tough but important topics like racism and stereotypes, and participate in activities related to personal power and self-care.
Additional topics include:
Ethnic identity and cultural pride
Deconstructing stereotypes and discrimination
Examination of media influence and representation on body image & self-esteem
The importance of cultivating friendships and alliances with other girls
Navigating difficult transitions and peer pressure
Young Amazing Women of Color Groups
Classroom presentations to all students provide an interactive and engaging way to discuss valuable topics affecting their lives and overall well-being, including:
Peers as Allies
Internet Safety
Sexual Harassment
Healthy Friendships
Media & Body Image
Digital Decisions
Healthy Relationships
Presentations are offered in person, virtually, or via a pre-recorded video. All of Ophelia’s Place presentations fulfill the Oregon Department of Education standards by design for 8th grade health education. These presentations are most frequently used in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
OP In-Classroom Presentations
Ophelia’s Place is committed to providing effective, research-based support and education to the adults that have some of the biggest impact on a young person’s life. That’s why we offer staff and caregiver trainings focused on building pathways for supporting students’ mental and social-emotional wellness.
School staff and caregiver presentations cover topics that are also provided to students, as well as additional topics like relational aggression, setting boundaries, navigating social media, and prioritizing self-care.
Presentations can be provided during staff meetings, in-service days, or at after school/evening meetings.
Parents and parent groups can participate in adult education opportunities, including customized parent meetings, in school or in a personal setting.
To learn more or to have Ophelia’s Place present at your parent meeting, call us at (541) 284-4333 or email info@opheliasplace.net.