S.I.S.T.A.

S.I.S.T.A.™ Girls Empowerment Workshops

S.I.S.T.A.™ is an empowerment program for young ladies in 4th through 9th grades that promotes social emotional learning through guided group discussions on the topics of self-confidence and wise decision-making.

S.I.S.T.A.™ supports girls in developing their social emotional skills. Through high engagement sessions where students are reading, viewing videos, discussing their own experiences, reviewing case studies, setting goals, we teach young ladies to:

  • Recognize the feelings and perspectives of others
  • Recognize individual and group similarities and differences
  • Use communication and social skills to interact effectively with others
  • Develop confidence to communicate and contribute in group discussions, and
  • Learn to support peers through verbal and nonverbal communication

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Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Marlene Dillon, MACM
Empowerment Specialist

“The thing I love most about workshops is witnessing the transformations. By creating a safe space for girls to learn, share, and communicate, it’s amazing to see how the girls walk in one way and leave another. Usually the ones that are most reluctant initially, end up being the most eager participants. We cover real topics and seeing the girls heal before my eyes gives me a greater sense of purpose than I could ever describe…. By the end of the workshops the girls are apologizing to each other, apologizing to their teachers. I’ve even been blessed to witness a young lady coming out to her family at one of our workshops. There is such a beautiful atmosphere created when we intentionally create a safe space. The girls know it and major transformations take place. “

More About My Girls Empowerment Workshops

Although I speak to all genders, I specialize in girls empowerment. There is a certain energy and honesty that fills the room and allows girls to feel safe to be themselves. We have powerful conversations about insecurities and self-worth, self-esteem and forgiveness. Our talks are both vulnerable and healing and it’s so beautiful to see how the girls come together as S.I.S.T.A.s.

Mission: to empower middle school and high school girls in the areas of self-esteem, peer pressure, and academic excellence.

✓ Middle school and high school girls, especially those with behavioral challenges
✓ One hour workshop (during school hours) to support social emotional learning goals
✓Currently serving Chicago and surrounding suburbs

In this photo, middle-school girls are writing down the things that people call them that make them feel they are not enough. It was such a powerful, and at times emotional exercise. But it was so empowering for everyone in the room.

To book me to facilitate a S.I.S.T.A.™ empowerment talk at your institution, please email marlene@mdillondesigns.com.