classes and programs


Camp GTW

It's always a great time to be a girl at GTW and this summer is no exception! Our staff of professionals and teen/young adult mentors facilitate fun, interactive programs addressing friendship, stress management, body image and social skills. Highlights include drop0in visits by professionals in various fields such as physicians, counselors, dancers, beauty experts and more.

For girls entering grades 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Camp runs Monday through Thursday from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $250 / session

Camp Dates:
June 16-19: Drama Week
June 23-26: A Little of Everything
July 28-31: A Little of Everything
August 4-7: Craft Week
August 11-14: A Little of Everything
August 18-21: Get Ready for School

Erin Bauer, Camp GTW Director, has extensive experience working with middle school girls. Her enthusiasm and popularity with her students makes her an ideal camp facilitator. With a maximum of 15 campers per session, girls are afforded the opportunity to come with old friends and leave with new ones! Crafts at Camp GTW are not your ordinary projects. Our craft expert will help us learn to knit, paint wall art, design our own journals, decorate a special box, make our own greeting cards, scrapbooks and so much more! Each day is a new project.

Activities

Acitivities vary each week and include:

  • Learning to make new friends
  • Dance
  • Stress Management Skills
  • Friendship bracelets
  • Role Playing/Drama
  • Skin Care from an expert
  • Peer Pressure
  • Healthy Habits
  • Tips for surviving adolescence
  • Team Building Activities
  • Communication Skills
  • Photography
  • Science - make your own lip gloss

Guest Speakers

What makes Camp GTW special? All of the wonderful professional guests who will be working with the girls. Our camp visitors include (varies by week and topic):

Dr. Dana Rubin-Remer, Adolescent Pediatrician
Dr. Susan Sugerman, Adolescent Pediatrician
Skin Care Professional
Yoga Teacher
Drama Teacher
Craft instructor
Meditation Coach
Dance & Self Defense
Counselors
Communication Skills Instructor

To register, call GTW at 972-733-6565 or email info@gtw-health.com



Dating and Self Defense Workshops

What young women need to know about dating safety, healthy relationships, and how to avoid becoming a victim. For girls and women ages 14 and up. Self defense expert Kathy Patrick will use hands-on teaching as she instructs participants in how to avoid and handle dangerous situations. Training scenarios place you in real life threatening situations including shopping at the mall, jogging, dating and parking lots. The techniques you will learn are simple yet effective. At the conclusion of the workshop all participants will receive a booklet that covers the moves taught in class. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a light snack and beverage.

Dates: Thursday, June 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, August 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m.,Sunday, August 10, 2-5 p.m.
Cost: $40

To register, call GTW at 972-733-6565 or email info@gtw-health.com



Meditation and Stress Relief

How do our bodies handle stress? Discover the sources of stress and strategies for helping kids and adults cope with the mountains and molehills of life. The workshop will conclude with a lesson in meditation by Ellen Chernoff Simon. For ages 14 to adult.

Date: Saturday, June 21, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Cost: $25

To register, call GTW at 972-733-6565 or email info@gtw-health.com



Tutoring

Experienced teacher Erin Summerlin Bauer is offering tutoring services for students in elementary through high school. Subjects include:

  • Math
  • Study Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • SAT, ACT, ISEE

Cost: $75/hour (individual session); $25-$45/hour (group session)
Make your own group (maximum 4 students) or join an existing group if available.

Weekday morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday morning sessions available.

Contact Erin Bauer at 214-718-8601 or eebauer@gmail.com



Weight Management for Men and Women

Dr. Lewis Pincus brings his successful weight management program for men and women, "To Life!", to North Dallas. This proven lifestyle change system emphasizes "healthier weights" and realistic goals. To Life! incorporates solid nutrition education, fitness and mind-body medicine in a physician supervised program including individual and group support. Participants learn to incorporate lifelong weight management skills into their daily lives. To Life! combines physician visits, workshops, support classes, online resources and FDA-approved medication for safe, ongoing weight management. Click here or call 214-234-1250 for more information or to register. Classes are ongoing.

Limited spaces available for the current program



Grief Recovery Outreach Program

One of the least acknowledged and least addressed concerns in our society is GRIEF - the normal and natural reaction to loss.

Whether your loss is from:

  • Death of a loved one
  • Divorce or end of a relationship
  • Loss of career
  • Loss of a substance dependency
  • Loss of trust
  • Loss of dreams
  • Loss of security
  • Loss of health

Grief will continue to affect our lives and the lives of those around us adversely when we are forced to accept the many MYTHS ABOUT GRIEF:

Time heals all wounds
Replace the loss
Grieve alone
Be strong for others
Bury your feelings

The Outreach program will guide those who wish to resolve their loss issues and move beyond their grief to a richer quality of life. As a result of participating in this program your life may become more enriched, more alive and more fulfilled than ever before. This 10-week program will be conducted by Theodora Koehn, Psy.D., LPC Certified Grief RecoveryŽ Specialist.

For further information call: Dr. Theodora (Tedi) Koehn 214-435-4620 or drtedi@gmail.com



Families Affected by Eating Disorders

Get the support you need to help your family member deal with their eating disorder. Address the underlying issues, gain insight into motivations and work through your feelings.

Dates: Every Wednesday, 12 - 1 p.m., bring your own lunch
Cost: $60 / session per person or couple
Please RSVP to Diane Boddy, LPC at 940-631-6100 or dianeboddy@sbcglobal.net



Massage

Massage is a proven way to relieve stress. Stephanie Wulfe Epstein caters massage to your needs.

By appointment, Thursdays 4-6 p.m.
Cost: $75/hour (adult); $45/half-hour (teen)
Parent is welcome to stay in the room with their teen.



FAN CLUB: Weight Management for Teens and Tweens
(with parent/guardian)

The FAN (Fitness And Nutrition) Club is an innovative, multidisciplinary weight management program for adolescent girls. This program educates teens and their families about lifelong healthy eating and fitness behaviors, provides tools and support for behavior changes, teaches teens to regulate their weight in a healthy manner and provides opportunities for families to participate in fitness activities together. The program includes individualized nutritional assessment, fitness classes, medical supervision, online support and goal setting in the context of an engaging interactive curriculum.

FAN Club staff includes physicians, nurses, dieticians, psychologists, health educators and fitness instructors. Participants meet for 12 weeks on Monday evenings. Advance registration, pre-participation physical examination and labs required (may be arranged with patient's private physician).

Includes:

  • Initial individual dietician assessment and meal plan
  • Pre- and post-program fitness evaluations
  • Education program for incremental lifestyle behavior change
  • Guest speakers from multidisciplinary health professions
  • Interactive, fun classes with games, role-playing, and problem solving
  • 12 fun, fusion-style fitness classes over 12 weeks for participation and a parent/guardian
  • Cirriculum and support tools
  • Medically supervised weight monitoring
  • In-class group support
  • Online individual support

Dates: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. NEW SESSION STARTS THIS FALL!
Cost: 12 week session for teen and one parent/guardian $480.
Additional sibling $350.
Registration fee: $100, applicable towards balance.
Call 972-733-6565 or email info@gtw-health.com for more information or to register.



Interactive Group Discussions

Perfect for groups of 8-20 people, our interactive group discussions give everyone a chance to participate and practice. Your place or ours! Topics include adolescent development, nutrition and body image, resilience and parenting,risk behaviors and more. We can also tailor a presentation to your own topic. Great for groups of friends, moms clubs and service organizations! Click here to see a list of speaker topics. Call us for questions or to reserve a date.



GTW Speakers' Bureau

Girls To Women can provide your group with experienced, dynamic speakers on a variety of health topics aimed at teens and adults. We can also tailor a presentation to your own topic. Great for teacher in-service, parent groups and girl's groups! Click here to see a list of speaker topics. Call us for questions or to reserve a date.



Recordings of Dr. Ken Ginsburg's Dallas Programs available at GTW

Order your CD or DVD of Dr. Ken Ginsburg's recent programs in Dallas. A great way to keep to keep his advice and techniques at the ready. If you did not get to see this amazing speaker, here's your chance to see what you missed!



Books by Dr. Ken Ginsburg available at GTW

Popular parenting author Dr. Ken Ginsburg has published two books no parent can do without! "Building Resilience" discusses coping strategies for the stresses that children and teens face today. "Less Stress, More Success" helps parents and teens confronting the daunting world of college admissions.



First Aid Kits - Great for College! - Great for Trips!

GTW is offering first aid kits stocked with basic health and safety products. Included is information on when and how to use the contents, when to go to the Student Health Center and when to call home. Additional health information and items can be added by request. A must for all the graduates in your life. Take one on vacation and keep one in your car. Just $40 / kit.



Looking for an Interesting Group Activity?
Workshops Available Upon Request:

  • CPR
  • Babysitting Training
  • Self-Defense
  • Yoga


Call 972-733-6565 or email us to book a private class or workshop for your group or organization!