The Mother-Daughter Circle is a structured support group for mothers and their daughters, ages 11-18. The purpose of the circle is to promote a healthy and sustaining bond between mothers and daughters during the transitional years from girlhood to young womanhood. The Mother-Daughter Circle provides a safe, consistent and strengths-based approach to supporting mothers or mother-figures and daughters on their relationship journey. These female-responsive skills and activities will encourage development of:

 ·         Empathy and Understanding

·         Healthy Communication Skills

·         Stress Reduction Skills

·         Clear and Reasonable Limit Setting, Expectations and Boundaries

·         Accountability and Ownership Practices

·         Relationship Success Strategies and Affirmations

·         Explore Meanings and Messages about Being Female

 These sessions are once a week for two hours held over a four week period. Each session has 4-6 pairs of mothers/female caregivers and daughters. This is a free program provided by Clay County Family Court..