Empowerteen has you covered!

Our Approach is based on integrative medicine and the latest scientific understanding and research in:

• Psychology
• Biochemistry
• Neurology
• Sociology
• Developmental Biology

We bring a holistic approach to the needs of teens and tweens. Participants gain tools for relating to oneself and others, self-care, stress management, mindfulness, empathy, and body awareness.

• Parent interviews
• Mentor interviews
• Teen participant interviews
• News about our events 

• "I am beyond grateful that we found Empowerteen. My son found a sense of community and support that has changed him and his outlook on life in general. I believe this experience will stay with him for the rest of his life. A safe/open space where they can learn to be vulnerable and allow others to be the same. At the retreats they laugh, share, learn, practice communication, yoga, self defense and so many other amazing life skills, all while being outside and without cell phones. I cannot say enough about this program, I only wish we would have found it many years earlier. " - mom of a 17 year old

• "My son was struggling with bullying at school and I watched him withdraw from the world. I felt helpless. After attending Empowerteen he has the smile back on his face and I've witnessed him grow in his confidence and handling conflict. Appreciate the environment created for him to make friends and be himself. We'll be back!"  -parent of an 11 year old
• "The first time my daughter attended retreat she was 11 years old and I saw so much growth in confidence, self-care skills including activity and nutrition knowledge. We are so excited Empowerteen is back in person and she has now attended as a 14 year old! Loved hearing about her daily retreat lessons. I'm also very happy she connected with other teens!"  -parent of a 14 year old
• "My grandson was struggling with the divorce of his parents. He seemed angry all of the time and wouldn't talk to anyone about it. Since Empowerteen he seems calmer and more open and communicative. I'm telling all other grandparents: sign your grands up for Empowerteen!" -grandparent of a 13 year old
• "Yes! Highly recommend this. My daughter and son went multiple years and it is AMAZING. It’s all the stuff we try to teach them as parents but they hear it better from someone else. Tons of topics but my fav was self-love & body esteem, face care, why not so much screen time & how to communicate emotions! My son went so many years, he has become an Empowerteen mentor. Love this camp!!"  -parent of a 14 and 17 year old
• "My sons really needed the tools and life skills they learned in this program. All teens do. They don't learn it anywhere else. Plus they make friends and have a lot of fun!"  -parent of two 12 year olds
• "Dr. Paula has been an infectiously positive role model for my girls. We have attended her summer camps and other events multiple times over the past 5 years. My daughters have come away with great information and new friends!"  -parent of a 13 and 17 year old
• "I feel like I got my girl back! It's so great to see her smile again. Her confidence is growing and she is making better decisions. Thanks, Dr. Paula!"  -parent of a 12 year old