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Cool Kids/Chilled Program for Anxiety

The Cool Kids Groups for child anxiety are child groups that have been extensively evaluated by researchers at Macquarie University and worldwide. Typically 8 weeks long, this is a structured, skills-based program for anxiety that teaches children and their parents how to better manage childhood anxiety disorders.

The Cool Kids courses involve the participation of both children and their parents, and focus on teaching clear and practical skills to manage and reduce anxiety. The program has undergone continual scientific evaluation and development to include the latest understanding of anxiety and its treatment.

Most young people who complete the Cool Kids programs show significant improvement. Following treatment, there are marked increases in school attendance, academic achievement, confidence, number of friends and involvement in extra-curricular activities and decreases in worry, shyness, fear and family distress.

Learning about feelings and anxiety
Detective thinking, and learning to think more realistically
Ways that parents can help
Fighting fear by facing fear (stepladders)
Learning to solve a problem
Building assertiveness and dealing with teasing

There are different groups available for younger children (Cool Little Kids), primary school children (Cool Kids) and older children (Chilled).

Call Mindworx Psychology on 02 7801 3841 for further information, or to reserve your spot in the next group.

Ready, Set, High School – Change your life workshop series

A structured, skills based workshop teaching the skills to successfully transition to high school. Understand and learn ways to manage the pressures of making new friends, dealing with new situations, navigating an increased workload and time-management skills for success.

Tween Survival Skills – Change your life workshop series

A structured, skills based program teaching girls aged 8-12 the skills to survive the pressures of friends, schoolwork, family and romantic relationships. Learn practical skills to navigate the changes and demands of adolescence and to build self-esteem in a friendly, fun workshop.

Calm in the Storm – Change your life workshop

A structured, skills based workshop teaching adolescent girls 12+ the skills to survive the pressures of friends, schoolwork, family and romantic relationships. Peer pressure, academic expectations and changing bodies can bring a lot of ups and downs for teenagers.

Learn practical skills to navigate the changes and demands of adolescence and to build self-esteem.