Girls Creative Empowerment Art Group
What Your Daughter Will Experience
She'll Create (Whatever Feels Right)
Canvas painting with acrylics
Clay projects (air-dry and modeling clay)
Jewelry and accessories (bracelets, etc.)
Collages and mixed media
Digital art (bring your own device if preferred)
Open-ended materials for her own ideas
All art supplies included. She just shows up.
Why InnerWorks?
✓ Registered Social Workers and Psychotherapists - Professionally trained, experienced, and supervised to provide quality mental health care.
✓ Whole family care - InnerWorks offers coordinated care for children, teens, adults, and families, supporting every stage of life.
✓ Direct billed Insurance - We bill most extended health plans directly, making access to care simple and stress-free.
✓ 5+ Years Serving London, ON - Trusted by families, schools, and professionals throughout the community.
Does Your Teen Daughter Feel Like She Doesn't Fit In?
Help Her Find Her Voice, Her People, and Her Confidence, Through Art
Does This Sound Familiar?
✗ She's withdrawing. She used to be outgoing, but now she spends most of her time in her room, scrolling or avoiding social situations.
✗ She's anxious about fitting in. School feels overwhelming. Friend groups feel complicated. She's not sure where she belongs.
✗ She's lost her spark. You remember when she used to create, explore, and express herself freely. Now she second-guesses everything.
✗ You're worried. You see her struggling, but you're not sure how to help. Therapy feels too formal. Sports aren't her thing. She just needs a place to be herself.
Here's the truth: Your daughter doesn't need to be "fixed." She needs a space where she can explore who she is, connect with other girls who get it, and remember that her voice matters.
That's exactly what Girls Creative Empowerment does.
A Safe Space to Create, Connect, and Be Yourself
Girls Creative Empowerment is a monthly 4-week art group for girls aged 13+, led by Rebecca D'Agostin, Registered Social Worker.
This isn't your typical art class. It's a space where:
✅ She can show up as she is – No judgment. No performance. Just a room full of girls who understand.
✅ She gets to choose – Guided projects, her own creative idea, or collaborating with others. She's in control.
✅ Connection happens naturally – Through shared creativity, not forced icebreakers. Girls build friendships while painting, sculpting, and creating together.
✅ Her confidence grows quietly – With each project completed, each idea shared, each moment she realizes: I belong here.
She'll Connect (With Girls Who Get It)
Through collaborative projects, peer feedback, and shared creative time, girls naturally build friendships in a low-pressure, supportive environment.
She'll Grow (In Ways That Surprise You)
Emotionally:
Express feelings she can't always put into words
Build confidence by completing projects and sharing ideas
Practice self-compassion and self-acceptance
Socially:
Make real friendships with girls who share her interests
Practice communication in a safe, affirming space
Feel less alone in her struggles
Cognitively:
Develop problem-solving skills through creative challenges
Strengthen focus and mindfulness
Build executive function skills (planning, organizing, following through)
And here's the best part: She won't even realize she's "working on" these things. She'll just feel lighter, more confident, and more like herself.
Who This Group Is For
This group is ideal if your daughter:
✅ Feels anxious or left out in social situations (but craves connection)
✅ Loves creating (or used to, before life got overwhelming)
✅ Is neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, or just thinks differently)
✅ Struggles with perfectionism (and needs a space where mistakes are part of the process)
✅ Just needs a break from school stress, social media comparison, and the pressure to have it all figured out
Open to all skill levels. She doesn't need to be "good at art" to belong here.
What Happens If She Doesn't Have a Space Like This?
Without a safe place to express herself and connect with peers, many teen girls:
⚠️ Retreat further – Anxiety grows, social skills weaken, and isolation becomes the norm
⚠️ Lose confidence – Without opportunities to create and be celebrated, self-doubt takes root
⚠️ Miss out on real friendships – Surface-level connections don't fill the need for belonging
⚠️ Carry stress into adulthood – The patterns formed now shape how she relates to herself and others for years to come
The teen years are when identity forms. This is the time to give her a space where she feels valued, creative, and connected, not just "good enough."
Group Details
Who: Girls aged 13–18
When: Mondays , 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: InnerWorks Counselling, 4562 Colonel Talbot Road
Investment: $100 / session
This group is especially supportive for teens navigating:
Anxiety or social anxiety
Depression
ASD (Autism Spectrum)
General social confidence challenges
Difficulty making or keeping friends
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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This isn't about being good at art, it's about using art to express yourself, connect with others, and build confidence. All skill levels are welcome. Rebecca will support her at whatever level she's at, whether she's a complete beginner or an experienced artist.
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We get this question a lot, especially from parents of anxious or neurodivergent girls. Rebecca is trained in supporting anxious teens, and the group is intentionally small and low-pressure. Girls can participate at their own comfort level, if she needs to just observe the first session or work on her own project quietly, that's completely okay. Connection happens naturally; it's never forced.
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Absolutely. This group is neurodiversity-affirming, and many participants are neurodivergent. The structure (guided prompts + creative freedom) supports executive functioning while honoring different ways of thinking and creating. Rebecca has extensive experience working with neurodivergent teens.
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Yes! This group is open to all girls aged 13+, whether they're current clients or not. You don't need to be in therapy to participate.
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This is a therapeutic group program.
Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions (psychotherapy/social work benefits), and we can often direct bill.
This program is covered by OAP. -
She can! While there are guided projects each week, girls are always welcome to bring their own creative ideas or work digitally (just bring your own device). The goal is for her to feel ownership over her creative process, not to force her into activities that don't resonate.
