THP is a 6-week group coaching program for teen girls (12-18) focused on building confidence, managing anxiety, and promoting a healthier self-image. It combines, mindfulness, fitness, creativity and emotional tools to help teens navigate life’s challenges with resilience and strength.

The program is designed to be an investment that is efficient and impactful. Over the course of 6-weeks, there is one weekly group session on Mondays and a fitness session on Thursdays. Each session is under 90 minutes, offering structured and effective support without overwhelming your teen’s schedule. And 6 weeks tends to fly by!

We understand that life happens! Attendance is definitely encouraged as each session is crafted to make the biggest impact while being super engaging and fun. Missed sessions can be supplemented with optional materials and your teen can check in with us for key takeaways.

The Happiness Pill program is rooted in evidence-based psychological principles. It has a proven track record of helping teen girls build confidence, manage anxiety, and create positive change in their lives. Success stories from past participants highlight how transformative the experience can be.

While therapy can focus on healing past wounds and change, this program emphasizes forward movement, practical tools, and community. It complements therapy by providing a growth-oriented environment where teen girls feel welcome, have fun, thrive, and apply what they’re learning in real-time.

We understand finances can be an important consideration. Flexible payment plans are available and we’re happy to discuss options that make the program accessible to your family.

Absolutely, we believe so! Investing in your teen’s emotional well-being and confidence now sets the stage for a lifetime of resilience, higher self-esteem, and positive choices. The skills she’ll learn are tools that can be used for life.

This is common! Many teens feel unsure at first but quickly find the program enjoyable and rewarding. The group environment is welcoming, fun, and engaging. We have designed each week to promote ease and inclusion while teaching impactful tools.

Parenting tip- Start by having an open and honest conversation. Share why you believe THP could benefit here and how it aligns with her hopes, such as reducing stress, feeling more motivated, building confidence, or handling social situations better.

Focus on the positive aspects that participabts often enjoy like connecting with other girls their age, having a safe space to share what they are ok to, learning fun and simple techniques to feel better. It’s not about “fixing” her, it’s about a personal growth opportunity to explore her strengths.

The pre-jitters of uncertainty are something that happens to just about everyone. The program creates a safe space where everyone welcome no matter how nervous at the start. Most participants find the group dynamic empowering and reassuring, as they realize they’re not alone.

Each Thursday, we incorporate movement based activities designed and led by exercise physiologist, Michelle Falzone. Michelle has a ton of experience creating fun and empowering sessions that build physical strength and confidence while promoting overall well-being. No previous training experience required.

The fitness component isn’t about competition or athleticism- although your teen will likely feel more confident, stronger, and more comfortable in their body. Activities are adatable and focused on promoting self-esteem, self-image and joy, not pressure.

This program is suitable for teens dealing with mild to moderate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. It is not a substitute for therapy but a really great complement to it. If you’re unsusre, we’re happy to discuss your teen’s unique needs-

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Both! It is available in-person in Calgary (YYC) and online globally, making it accessible no matter where you’re located.

Group sizes are kept small to ensure personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere. We aim to have a minimum of 5 and no more than 10 girls per group.

Teens may downplay their struggles and sometimes not even realize how much of a different some support could make in their lives. It’s definitely to acknowledge her perspective and feelings. You can also gently point out the areas where she might want to see change or feels like she’s overwhelmed or stuck. Let her know this isn’t about “fixing” here, but rather what could make her life a little easier and a little more enjoyable for her.

Absolutely. Sharing stories or testimonials from other teens who have gone through the program is a great place to start. You can also offer her a short chat before group starts with Chantal or Michelle with no pressure to join as a way of getting to know the facilitators a little more.

This is common thought! She’s not alone and you can reassure her that the group is a judgement-free zone where everyone is navigating similar challenges. The program is set up to welcome everyone with ease and create a safe space of kindness and mutual support. Many girls come in feeling nervous at first but quickly feel comfortable once they meet the group.

Yes, as long as you’ve had a conversation with her and she understands why you are enrolling her. Many teens who are initially hesitant warm up quickly once they attend the first or second session and experience how welcoming and fun the program is. You can also book a call with the facilitators ahead of time to do a min intro to your teen before group starts.

We encourage every teen to attend at least three sessions to get a full sense of the program’s environment. If she genuinely feels that it’s not for her after that, we are happy to have a conversation with you and discuss alternatives.

Pointing out the benefits in terms of what matters to her is the best place to start. For instance, if she is struggling with friendsips, you can mention how the program can help her handle social situations more easily or if she is often overwhelmed by school pressure, you can mention how the program can help her feel more confident at school and better able to deal with stress. Listening to her perspective and feelings are important also. Sometimes framing it as a tool for independence resonates well with teens.