Cool Kids® is a family-based treatment program that provides children and parents with skills and strategies to help children manage their anxiety.
The Cool Kids program has been developed by Macquarie University and is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It has a focus on teaching practical skills to manage anxiety and the common challenges which arise during childhood.
The program focusses on the following areas:
- Learning about feelings and anxiety
- Detective thinking
- Learning to think more realistically
- Fighting fear by facing fear
- Learning to solve problems
- Building assertiveness
- Dealing with teasing
Current results indicate that most young people who complete the program show significant improvement. Following the program, there are increases in school attendance, academic achievement, confidence, number of friends and involvement in extracurricular activities and decreases in worry, shyness, fear and family distress.
The Cool Kids program also has a parent component that equips parents with skills on how to support their child through anxiety.
Facilitators
Amrit Grewal Senior Clinicaly Psychologist (Accredited facilitator)
Who
Children who are 8-12 years old and who have an anxiety disorder diagnosed, or present with symptoms of anxiety.
When
The Cool Kids group will be held on Thursday 4-5:30pm which include both the child and parent sessions. The sessions will commence on July 20th 2023 (week 1 of term 3).
Where
The groups will be held at our Youth Psych Hub clinic in Castle Hill. Free on-site parking.
Cost
The cost is $108 per group session (2 hours) after the Medicare rebate is applied. Please note that each individual has access to 10 group session rebates on their mental health care plan. Contact our intake team for more information.
Please call the clinic on 02 9054 7830 or email info@sydneypsychhub.com.au
The Cool Kids program has been developed by Macquarie University and is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It has a focus on teaching practical skills to manage anxiety and the common challenges which arise during childhood.
The program focusses on the following areas:
- Learning about feelings and anxiety
- Detective thinking
- Learning to think more realistically
- Fighting fear by facing fear
- Learning to solve problems
- Building assertiveness
- Dealing with teasing
Current results indicate that most young people who complete the program show significant improvement. Following the program, there are increases in school attendance, academic achievement, confidence, number of friends and involvement in extracurricular activities and decreases in worry, shyness, fear and family distress.
The Cool Kids program also has a parent component that equips parents with skills on how to support their child through anxiety.
Facilitators
Erin Woolnough Psychologist (Accredited facilitator)
Who
Children who are 8-12 years old and who have an anxiety disorder diagnosed, or present with symptoms of anxiety.
When
The Cool Kids group will be held on Thursdays 4-6pm which include both the child and parent sessions. The sessions will commence on February 2nd 2023.
Registrations and payment must be received by January 16th 2023 to secure your place.
Where
The groups will be held at our Youth Psych Hub clinic in Castle Hill. Free on-site parking.
Cost
Available on enquiry. Please call the clinic on 02 9054 7830 or email info@youthpsychhub.com.au
The details
To enquire or register
Call 02 9054 7830
Email info@youthpsychhub.com.au
