It Takes Two to Tango Co-regulate By Sushi Frausto, M.A. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT#101031) We hear the word self-regulation a lot these days, but what does it […]
Join us June 10-14 at our brand new program for transfeminine youth, ages 10-12! Épanouie is a collaboration between the Institute for Girls’ Development and the LA Gender Center. Check […]
Art as a Way to Advance Higher Order Thinking Skills By Sushi Frausto, LMFT Participating in artistic processes builds skills that can lead to success in many areas of our […]
Art as Language: Enriching Communication Through Art By Sushi Frausto, LMFT To say art is a language is, in reality, a bit misleading. Art is a process of communication that […]
Art as a Tool for Self-Regulation By Sushi Frausto, LMFT Self-regulation is a person’s ability to adjust, control and manage themselves in a given situation. Self-regulation includes: Being self-aware of […]
Why do parents enroll their daughters in our Stand Up! Speak Out!® Summer Workshops? By Paige Hobey, MA Some are simply looking for a fun summer activity with creative projects […]
This past March, to celebrate Women’s History Month, we featured Women Making History across our social media platforms! The women featured are all currently involved in feminist activism and they’re […]
How to Help Girls Dissect Media and Advertisement Messaging Check out this great resource from Kids in the House on media literacy and helping girls to be critical thinkers, featuring […]
Sometimes it feels like an absolute miracle when we actually sit down with our families to share food. Yep, eating. All at one time. In the same room. Without the […]
Give your child or teen – and yourself – the support needed to thrive! Dear friends and colleagues, I’m proud to lead our Child and Adolescent Group Therapy Program at […]