Anxiety Program for Tweens- TERM 2 2018 - Werribee


​If your child aged 9-12 experiences any of the following symptoms, then they may benefit from participating in our anxiety program.
 
  • Excessive reassurance seeking behaviours
  • Often talks about worries
  • Somatic symptoms (i.e., complains of sore stomach or headaches)
  • Difficulty sleeping because of fears
  • Overly shy or quiet
  • Passive communication style
  • Strong intolerance of uncertainty

Our program integrates the following evidence-based therapies:
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • GoZen Program: Fun and engaging animations that build skills and help kids cope with worries
 
Children will learn about the following:
  • Why we worry and experience anxiety
  • The fight or flight response
  • The ‘worry’ and ‘thinking’ part of the brain
  • The relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviour
  • Coping strategies to reduce worry thoughts
  • Diaphragmatic breathing techniques, short meditations and basic yoga poses
  • Strategies to approach a feared situation ​
What are the fees?
The fee is $560 for 8 weeks. After we receive your enrolment form we will contact you for payment. Your child's place is secured only once full payment has been made. Out-of-pocket fees are substantially less.
Are there any rebates?
A Medicare rebate of $31.65 may be possible per session if their are six children in the group. This may not be known until the commencing week of the program. 
Is this program suitable for my child?
If your child is a current client of Hopscotch & Harmony, then the group's facilitator, Georgina, will talk to your child's psychologist to discuss his/her suitability. This program is suited to children who work well in a group but who worry a lot and experience high levels of anxiety. 

This curriculum is not well suited for young people who have difficulty working in a group or have difficulty with concentration and attention. It is suitable for those who have average to above average language skills. 

​For young people who require support with language and communication, and who have difficulty concentrating in a group format, we suggest individual or pair work that can be tailored to individual needs.
Who is facilitating the program?
The program is facilitated by Clinical Psychologist, Georgina Psomiadis.
will i get feedback about my child's participation?
We value and place importance on parents supporting their children through this anxiety program. Throughout the weeks you will receive information about the session content and recommendations to consolidate learning. A follow-up parent session can be scheduled at your request.