Cool Kids Anxiety Program

A structured skills-based anxiety management program for kids!

The Cool Kids Anxiety Program is a structured 10 session program run over a minimum of 10 weeks that teaches children and their parents how to better manage a child’s anxiety. The program is based on Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) , involves the participation of children and parents, and focuses on teaching practical skills. 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

Cool Kids was developed by Macquarie University and has been running since 1993. The Program has undergone continual scientific evaluation and development to include the latest understanding of anxiety and its treatment. It has been translated into a number of languages and today, is used in clinics, schools, and hospitals around the world.

The Cool Kids Anxiety Program is offered for kids aged 7-17, pending suitability assessment. The total price of the programme is $2,590 ($220 per session, with an initial 1.5hr initial assessment ($330), and $60 for manual costs) and Medicare rebates may be sought with an eligible Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.

Are you a teacher or school principal who wants the cool kids Anxiety program delivered at your school by one of our clinically trained psychologists?

Enquire now by sending us an email and we’ll work with you to see how we can best meet your needs.

Claudia LaCaria is accredited by Macquarie University’s Centre for Emotional Health to use the Cool Kids Anxiety Program.

The intellectual property rights, including copyright, in the Program are owned by Macquarie University. Macquarie University does not endorse any particular provider of the program and their other services.