Back to School, Together

As youth reach puberty and adolescence, they begin exploring sexuality, gender identity, and health - all normal parts of growing up. Those topics can also be hard to talk about for youth and guardians alike. During this episode of Girl, Empowered, Dr. Sohee Williams, a board-certified OBGYN at Pacific Women’s Center in Eugene, shares insights in how youth begin to take on the leadership and ownership of their own healthcare, how they tackle the tough (or sometimes embarrassing) questions, and how parents and community members play an important role in their development.

How do girls experience Autism Spectrum Disorder as they grow up? What should we keep in mind to best support them as adults? Let's learn from Samantha Cohen - a woman who grew up experiencing ASD and a former Ophelia's Place intern. She is currently a resident in New York.

Whether it's celebrating cultural joys and traditions or learning how to combat the increased racism during the last several years, youth use AAPI Heritage Month as a way to tap into who they are. Let's listen.

Resources for You:PodcastsMaintenance Phase Food ConfidenceAdditional Resourceshttps://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-involved/nedawarenesshttps://benourished.org/https://haescommunity.com/Adolescent Treatment Center in Oregon:https://clementineprograms.com/program-locations/clementine-portland/Be sure to check out: Tess Holiday, Virgie Tovar, Anna Chapman, Ragen Chastain, Megan Jayne Crabbe, Jessamyn Stanley, Saucye West, Laura Burns (radicalbodylove), Delaini Tootoosis, Arielle Twist, and Chief Lady Bird.

TW: This episode discusses body image, diet culture, dieting, and more. Do what you need to take good care of you.

Our Guests:Jordan Connell, Cherokee Nation of OklahomaSchools: University of Oregon (BA; Major: Family and Human Services; Minor: Native American Studies) and The Brown School at Washington University in St Louis (Master of Social Work; Concentration: American Indian/Alaska Native communities)Mentions/Mentors: Native faculty at UO, Native community in Eugene, Longhouse stewards at UO and Lane, Gordon Bettles (late UO Longhouse steward)Alejandra Gonzalez, Yankton Sioux Tribe of South DakotaGraduate School: The Brown School at Washington University in St Louis, Master of Social WorkMentions/Mentors: Angelina Adams , Laura Rice , Angela Lindsey-Nunn Support the youth counseling groups at the school where Alejandra is the school counselor by giving at her Amazon wishlist. Media and ResourcesBooksAn Indigneous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-OrtizBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererDancing on Our Turtle’s Back by Leanne Betasamosake SimpsonDecolonizing Trauma Work by Renee LinklaterDecolonizing Methodologies by Linda Tuhiwai SmithTherapeutic Nations by Dian Million PodcastsAll My RelationsMedia Indigenia- Spotify PodcastWounded: A Native True Crime Podcast Shows/MoviesReservation DogsIndian HorseRhymes for Young GhoulsCity of Ghosts (season 1 episode Tongvaar )- Netflix Series Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World- Documentary Social Media InfluencersMatika WilburDr. Kim TallbearChef Nephi CraigDr. Alex Wilson

Greta Thunberg. Malala Yousafzai. Autumn Peltier. Whether they're well-known or silently making a difference in their communities, girls are already fighting for a healthy, safe, supportive world now and for their futures. October 11 is International Day of Girl. Celebrate this important global day with Ophelia's Place as we explore the origin of the day.

In this episode of Girl, Empowered, we talk with OP Schools Program Director Yuki Roberts. As we try to return to school this fall during the pandemic, it takes more communication and better understanding between adults and youth. Let's learn more.

Youth have the opportunity to learn and experience so many life lessons when they explore and play in their favorite fandoms. Whether anime, art, tech, or anything considered "geek," youth build relationships, self-esteem, and a life-long love for their fandoms. Let's get to it.

In this episode, we celebrate the youth in the LGBTQIA+ community with pride, compassion, support, and education. We'll learn about OP QueerSpace - our therapy group designed to give space and support to all girls, including trans girls, plus non-binary, gender nonconforming, and gender fluid folks.