Cool Kids Program for 10 -12 year olds

There are a range of different types of anxiety experienced by children and teenagers including finding it difficult to be away from parents, being extremely shy, worrying about what others think of them, avoiding social and school activities (e.g. speaking to people, class presentations) or worrying a lot about everyday matters, potential dangers and the future. Sleep difficulties, headaches, nausea and difficulty breathing can be part of these feelings. Many children experience more than one type of anxiety. 

The Cool Kids Program is a world-renowned skills-based program that teaches children and their parent(s) how to better manage anxiety. 

Topics covered in the program include:

• ​Learning about anxiety
• Learning to think realistically
• Parenting an anxious child
• Facing fears using stepladders; and
• Learning coping skills such as assertiveness or problem - solving.

The program includes a workbook for both the child and parents.

The program is an evidenced-based program written by Heidi Lyneham, Maree Abbott, Ann Wignall and Ronald Rapee at the Macquarie University Anxiety Research Clinic and produced by the Centre of Emotional Health, Macquarie University.

Emma Cooney, Psychologist is an accredited program provider.

Dates:  School Holidays

               Week One: 19th, 20th, 21st September

               Week Two: 26th, 27th, 28th September

Time:    10.30 am - 11.30 am

Cost: $ 600

*Rebates may apply with a MHCP or NDIS self-managed