Session Description:
This session is tailored to center the experiences, health, and healing of university students who are the eldest daughters in their families. As eldest or only daughters, there are often unique challenges, burdens, and labor placed on the eldest to perform, caretaker, and hold up the family system.
We will explore the unique experiences, pressures, and opportunities that come with being the eldest daughter and provide a safe and supportive space for exploring healing and personal growth, with a special attention to the experiences of eldest daughters of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and immigrant families.
Session Objectives:
1. Understanding the Unique Challenges:
Gain insight into the specific challenges and expectations often faced by eldest daughters in various cultural, racial, and familial contexts.
Recognize how these challenges can impact emotional well-being and self-esteem.
2. Developing Self-Care and Healing Strategies:
Learn practical self-care techniques tailored to the needs of eldest daughters, including setting boundaries and managing expectations and stress.
Explore the importance of self-compassion and its role in maintaining mental and emotional health.
3. Fostering Empowerment:
Discover strategies for transforming challenges into opportunities and fostering self-confidence.
Explore ways to pursue personal passions and goals while fulfilling familial and societal responsibilities.
4. Building a Supportive Network:
Identify the importance of seeking and providing support within and outside the family structure.
Learn how to create and nurture a supportive community with like-minded individuals for ongoing encouragement and shared growth.