Topic: From Giggles to Growth - Supporting Your Girls Next Chapter

Presenter: Jo Rockendorfer

Date: Thursday 12th November 2026

Time: 7:00 to 8:00pm

Format: Online via Zoom (access to the recording will be available)

Overview: The structure of a female brain at puberty determines not only how they think but what they value and how they communicate.”

Louann Brizendine – The Female Brain

Understand the key changes within the body, brain and emotions of a young girl as she navigates puberty so you can support her with confidence.

• Puberty Signposts - What physical changes to expect.

• Mapping of the brain

• The Estrogen-Progesterone Wave - Chemicals that flood the brain during a female’s monthly cycle.

• Social Connection and hormones - what’s normal and why.

• Girl Psychology v Woman Psychology

• Tools

- Family Values

- Healthy Habits and attitudes

- Listening skills

- Managing emotions

- Sexualization of girls .. what we can do

Area of Interest: Anyone who has an interest in raising a teenage girl

About our Presenter: Jo has been a teacher of Art Therapy and Counselling at CCM for over 20 years. She has dedicated her working life to rites of passage, in particular the young girls and mothers of our community.

Contact the host of GAP Workshop - Giggles to Growth: Supporting Your Girls Next Chapter