How do I register my girl for a workshop?
The registration links for each workshop can be found on the “Girls Empowerment” page on the website. Once payment is processed through the registration link, you’ll receive a confirmation email and your girl’s spot will be reserved. Please be sure to make lauren@theheartspaceproject.com a trusted contact so that workshop information does not inadvertantly go to junk/spam folders.
What if my girl doesn’t want to participate?
No one is forced to participate. For some girls, just being present and listening is the extent of their comfort level and that’s okay. Many times, they will start to warm up once they see the other girls participating and having fun. If separating from a caregiver at drop-off is challenging for your girl, sometimes referring to the event as an “empowerment party” or a “crafting party” may help alleviate any anxieties she may have about you leaving. Caregivers always have the option of remaining in close proximity (outside of the workshop space) for the duration of the workshop or until your girl feels comfortable with you leaving.
What is your cancellation policy?
For non-emergency cancellations, please notify me at least 48 hours in advance, so that I can offer that workshop spot to another girl who would like to participate. If your girl is unable to attend a workshop for which she is registered, please contact me at lauren@theheartspaceproject.com.
Do parents attend?
The GiRLiFE workshops are designed to be drop-off workshops. The goal is create a safe space where the girls feel comfortable engaging in open dialogue and sharing freely without judgment. There is a different chemistry that’s created when the girls are on their own, so we ask that parents please do not attend. If a girl has some anxieties about separating from her caregiver, sometimes referring to the event as an “empowerment party” or a “crafting party” may help alleviate any anxieties she may have about you leaving. Caregivers are always welcome to remain in close proximity (outside of the workshop space) for the duration of the workshop. If there are special circumstances, such as special needs or a medical condition, please contact me at lauren@theheartspaceproject.com so we can discuss further.
Do you offer workshops for boys?
At this time, I do not offer workshops for boys. I chose to engage in this kind of heartwork to specifically help girls rise above the limiting cultural and societal conditioning and messages that they receive from a young age, both consciously and subconsciously, by virtue of them simply being female. That is where my heart and passion truly lie. That being said, the core principles taught in the GiRLiFE curriculum can apply universally to all humans, and there may be a time in the future when I am able to offer a workshop and/or program the fosters balanced encouragement for all young children. Subscribe to the email list so you don't miss any announcements.
What is GiRLiFE?
The GiRLiFE Empowerment Series is a girls empowerment program founded and created by Melody Pourmouradi. As a certified GiRLiFE facilitator for this program, I am able to offer this series and curriculum to the girls in our local community through my business, The Heart Space Project.
Dietary Allergies/Restrictions
Each full-length workshop contains a discussion on nutrition and provision of a healthy snack. Please let me know about any dietary allergies or restrictions for your girl before the workshop.
Bathrooms/Bathroom Use
All girls must be able to use the bathroom on their own without any adult assistance. Depending on the venue, public restrooms may located outside of the workshop space in another area of the building. If the girls need to use the bathroom during the workshop, an adult associated with The Heart Space Project will be bring the girls safely to/from the restroom, but please note that we will not be able to assist her in using the bathroom. We encourage your girl(s) to use the bathroom before the workshop begins.
Additional Information
Please let me know if there is any information you would like to share about your girl before the workshop.
Workshop Forms
A Client Intake Form, Permission/Release/Emergency Contact Form, and Media Release Form will be sent to all registered participants by email prior to the workshop. These forms also available on the "Forms" page of the website. Please complete all forms and return to me either by email prior to the workshop or bring with you to workshop check-in.
Don't see your question?
Contact Lauren at lauren@theheartspaceproject.com