Family Centre Announces Return Of ‘Girl Code’
Family Centre announced the the return of Girl Code, a “therapeutic group designed to empower and support teen girls in navigating the challenges of adolescence.”
A spokesperson said, “The group will take place from Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm daily at Family Centre’s premises.
“Now in its second year, Girl Code is tailored for girls ages 14 to 16 and offers a safe space to explore critical topics such as self-esteem, mental health, and relationships. The group is facilitated by clinically trained staff who provide therapeutic support, with sessions focusing on emotional regulation, self- expression, problem-solving strategies, and healthy coping skills. Discussions will be brought to life through creative arts, group activities, and fun, engaging experiences.”
Rishèe Paschal, Counselling Team Leader at Family Centre, shared: “The response from last year’s participants and their families was incredibly encouraging. Parents observed significant positive changes in their daughters, and many expressed a desire for more sessions to be offered. When girls are given a safe space to express themselves, their confidence grows, and they begin to make more thoughtful, empowered choices.”
The spokesperson said, “Feedback from the group’s 2024 participants echoes this impact. In exit surveys, 100% of the participants said they enjoyed the group and found it to be a valuable space to express their feelings and learn new skills. One teen reflected: ‘I learned that different people go through the same things I do.’
“Other participants highlighted takeaways such as learning the building blocks for positive self-esteem, coping skills, healthy relationships, and how to manage intense feelings.
“This year’s sessions will continue to address sensitive and important subject matters such as identity, self- worth, and relationships with compassion and clinical care. The programme increases self-awareness, helps build a positive sense of identity and self-worth, and promotes healthy decision making in relationships.
“Participation is offered at no cost, thanks to the generosity of Family Centre’s donors. A donation of $130 per attendee is encouraged to support the cost of materials and supplies for the group.
“To register your child, call 232-1116 and ask for the on-call screener. Spaces are limited and registration is required.
“Girl Code is offered as part of Family Centre’s ongoing commitment to supporting Bermuda’s children, teens, and families through accessible mental health services, outreach enrichment programmes and advocacy initiatives.
“For more information, visit https://tfc.bm/groups or call Family Centre at 232-1116.”
“Now in its second year, Girl Code is tailored for girls ages 14 to 16 …”
I appreciate that I am neither a teenager nor a girl, but I would like to suggest that the programme be extended to include 17, 18, and 19 year old girls. Many girls in that age group need support too.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and for highlighting the importance of supporting young women. Girl Code is designed with a focused age range of 14 to 16 to ensure content remains relevant and relatable, which is a best practice in social-emotional group programming. This also allows us to reach girls during a critical window for early intervention and prevention.
We are always listening to community feedback and continuously exploring ways to evolve our programmes to meet emerging needs. Your input is appreciated and will be shared with our team as we consider future group offerings.