Cool Little Kids Program: This program is aimed at targeting signs of anxiety in young children between the ages of 3-6. It is a parent-based program that teaches parents strategies similar to those used in the Cool Kids Program, tailored for younger children.
Delivery format: Individual. Groups are also offered when there is sufficient demand.
Cool Kids Program: Our highly successful Cool Kids Program has been running for over a decade. A family based program open to children and teenagers from 7-17, Cool Kids utilises Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and provides children with skills and strategies to help them manage their anxiety in a variety of settings. It has been translated into other languages, is internationally recognised and is run regularly by organizations both overseas and in Australia. The program is delivered over ten sessions.
Delivery format: Children in school years 1-9 -> Group or individual. Teenagers in school years 10-12 -> Individual only.
ASD Cool Kids Program: Our highly successful Cool Kids Program has recently been adapted for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The ASD Adaptation follows many of the same principles as the standard Cool Kids Program. The program is family-based and utilises Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy with the aim to provide children and parents with skills and strategies to help them better manage anxiety. The program is delivered over twelve sessions.
Delivery format: Group or Individual.
Study Without Stress Program: This six-session program is aimed at Year 10-12 students experiencing specific study and exam stress. The course looks at stress, anxiety, perfectionism and procrastination and the skills and strategies to challenge and overcome them.
Delivery format: Individual. Groups are also offered when there is sufficient demand.
Adolescent Anxiety and Depression Program: This 12-session program is designed for adolescents 12 to 17 years of age experiencing anxiety and depression. In this Cognitive Behaviour Therapy program, adolescents will learn creative ways to manage negative emotions and overcome self-defeating behaviours.
Delivery format: Individual.
Enhanced Exposure Therapy for Childhood Dog or Spider Phobia: This is an evidenced-based treatment for children aged 6-14 years who are very frightened of dogs or spiders. The treatment is run over two 3 hour sessions. Treatment involves exposure therapy, or helping the child to “get used” to being around real dogs or spiders. Therapists are interested in whether a single low dose of the antibiotic D-Cycloserine can improve the effects of exposure.
Delivery format: Individual.
Individually Tailored Programs – If none of the above programs meets your child or teenager’s needs, we may be able to individually tailor a treatment program for them. A psychologist will conduct an assessment to determine their specific needs, and construct a treatment plan informed by the latest research.
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Client testimonial
“We feel that the Cool Kids Program was the best way to address our childs specific anxieties. The interaction with the other kids involved was a foundation for our child to see that they were not alone. My child learned techniques to work their way through anxious situations and also learnt how to think realistically about their worries. They felt supported because we all took the time to really understand how they were feeling. The staff were highly supportive to both the parents and the kids involved. We feel confident that we can continue with these techniques after the course has finished. Thanks to all involved, you have profoundly changed our way of thinking, and our child's.” - Anonymous, 45