Question 1

Who are your programs and workshops for?

Accepted Answer

Any young woman who is interested in these programs may feel free to be in touch.  Likewise teachers, community group leaders and service providers for young women may be interested in discussing a customised presentation and workshop for your students, group and/or clients.
 
Originally intended for high school girls, aged 11-17, Dr Stephanie also has experience with younger girls aged 5-10 while an Assistant Leader for Girl Guides Australia.  Through her work, she now provides medical care to kids, through adolescence, and into adulthood.
 
Dr Stephanie is passionate about young people holding themselves precious and not falling into the all-too-common traps of self-loathing, disregard, self-bashing and abuse.
 
Reach out if you are interested.

Question 2

What do your programs cover?

Accepted Answer

Quite simply, whatever you want! My expertise is in medicine and women's health, but I also have a passion for supporting mental health and counselling, which form a natural part of my job (I have a PhD in life!). 
 
From puberty to periods, sex to sexually transmitted infections, contraception to conception, I can offer a range of content that empowers young women by education about their bodies. With understanding about how the body works, one can begin to feel renewed awe - inspiring you to take deeper care and have greater respect not just for your body, but the being that lives inside it.
 
And that's really important, because if you feel honoured and cared for, you are more likely to contribute more of the same to society, whereas if you are disgruntled and disenfranchished, then we have more of THAT in the world. You get to have choice and governance in what this world we live in looks like, all by taking deep and precious care of YOU.

Question 3

Are your programs part of the Queensland school curriculum?

Accepted Answer

At this stage, no. My background is not in education, but in medicine. However, the Department of Education (Education Queensland) is aware of this initiative and supports schools working independently with external experts to provide services that support their students. If in doubt, ask!

Question 4

How long are your workshops?

Accepted Answer

I aim to customise programs and workshops around your needs and interest. 
Initial program discussion groups last 60 minutes and are loosely based on topics as outline on this website. 
 
You and the group decide what we are going to talk about. 
 
I can take groups during elective periods through the school day to suit, or we can discuss after school presentations.Weekends are out at this stage, although I can do school holiday workshops.

Question 5

How much do your programs and workshops cost?

Accepted Answer

$10 per participant. 
 
$5 per participant is matched by $5 from the school.  Community groups may elect to pass costs onto the girls and their families themselves. 
 
This is a nominal fee: all costs associated with this program are otherwise solely funded and supported by Dr Stephanie Pommerel.

Question 6

When is the next program available?

Accepted Answer

Contact Dr Stephanie (yo@honouryoself.com.au) to express your interest and she will return your email as soon as possible.
 
Programs are offered around part-time work as a medical practitioner and part-time studies in health promotion.

Question 7

Is there any more content or materials available online?

Accepted Answer

Whilst rich in content and detail, this website is intended as an introduction only, such that you can get a feel for what is offered and from that, choose what you'd like to include in discussion groups. 
 
Programs are customisable based on what YOU want covered. Further materials may be provided to participants but these are not yet freely accessible online.
 
All content on this website is copyright to the author.

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