LAUNCHING IN 2017
Anxiety Management Program and Depression Management Program for 8 to 19 yr olds and their parents
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These new, innovative programs encourage parent and child to work together to not only understand their anxiety or depression on a personal level but also create a toolbox of strategies to help manage their symptoms on a daily basis.
Each program runs for one hour per week for 8 consecutive weeks and costs from $350.00
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Programs Start Wednesday 10th May 2017
The ANXIETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM covers the following topics:
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Week 1 - Understanding Anxiety
Understand the difference between anxiety and worry. Identify YOUR physical and emotional symptoms.
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Week 2 - Contributors to Anxiety​
Exploration of unhelpful thoughts, internal and external triggers, expectations and comparisons.
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Week 3 - Anxiety Attacks & Panic Attacks
How to tell the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack. Techniques to use during each type of attack.
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Week 4 - Thought Awareness & Journaling
Identify YOUR internal dialogue and ways in which to challenge it. How to keep a thought journal.
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Week 5 - Positivity & Self Belief
How to create a sense of positivity and self belief.
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Week 6 - Breathing, Meditation & Mindfulness
Learning different techniques and when to use them.
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Week 7 - Goal Setting
The importance of having a purpose and how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals.
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Week 8 - Recap & Review
A brief recap of all topics covered. A chance for clarification and problem solving.
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The DEPRESSION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM covers the following topics:
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Week 1 - Understanding Depression
What is depression? How does it feel for YOU?
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Week 2 - Contributors to Depression​
Exploration of unhelpful thoughts, expectations and comparisons.
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Week 3 - Crisis Support
Identifying harmful thoughts and how to express them. Debunking myths surrounding suicide and self harm. Crisis Care Contacts.
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Week 4 - Thought Awareness & Journaling Part 1
Introducing tools and strategies to help manage depression.
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Week 5 - Thought Awareness & Journaling Part 2
Learn the art of self acceptance and self expression.
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Week 6 - Positivity and Self Belief
How to create a sense of positivity and instill self belief.
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Week 7 - Mindfulness Meditation
Learn the technique and how it can benefit you.
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Week 8 - Goals, Purpose & Recap
The importance of goals and having a sense of purpose.
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Programs are facilitated by Wendy Bennett who is a member of the Australian Counselling Association, is fully insured and has a current Police Check and Working With Children Check