By Institute Staff Race and ethnic identity intersect with all aspects of our lived experiences. When it comes to discussing race with kids, you might be wondering things like how […]
USING STORIES IN THE DISCUSSION OF RACE Dr. Vicki Chiang Embracing all aspects of our identity is a great practice for kids and adults alike. It helps facilitate self-confidence, self-understanding, […]
Celebrating Diversity: Six Steps You Can Take to Do Your Own Work Melissa J. Johnson, PhD As we consider ways to help children understand race and appreciate diversity, its […]
Our hearts go out to the friends and families affected by hurricane Harvey. Here at the Institute, we’ve assembled some resources for managing stress, emotions, and loss related to hurricanes […]
By Melissa J. Johnson, PH.D. Founder & CEO Licensed Psychologist (PSY 13102) As an organization dedicated to empowering girls, their families and their circles of community, we have been thinking […]
One of our clinical team members Vicki Chiang PSY.D. Licensed Psychologist (PSY 21136) shares information for parents about drugs & alcohol in this video made by the Community Prevention Council […]
By: MARY SCHULTZ, MMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 110506) Erin Norton, PsyD – Registered Psychological Assistant (PSB94025827) Supervised by Vicki Chiang, Psy.D., (PSY21136) facilitates Rainbow Grit at the Institute, our group […]
By Kara Johnson, M.A., LMFT Everybody needs a place where they can freely and safely express themselves. Yet I often hear from LGBTQIA teens that they feel like no one […]
When Your Teen Identifies as Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual…. By Melissa Johnson, PhD Psychologist (PSY13102), CEO and Founder of the Institute for Girls’ Development. One of the important tasks of […]
At the Institute, our goal is to provide an open-minded space for our clients to explore questions of identity formation and to equip teens and families with resources and support […]