Books
Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
By Ronald Rapee, Ann Wignall, Susan Spence, Vanessa Cobham & Heidi Lyneham.
Professor Ron Rapee is Founding Director of the Centre for Emotional Health at Macquarie University and the original developer of the Cool Little Kids evidence-based parenting group program – see below.
Websites
Raising Children
www.raisingchildren.net.au
A “one-stop-shop” including topics for all age groups from baby to teen.
Online Programs
BRAVE (free)
For those aged between 8-17 years old.
A evidence-based program developed by University of Queensland. Each program includes 5-6 online sessions to take about 60 minutes to complete. An optional program for parents (available even if child not enrolled). A “booster” at 1 month and 3 months is offered after completing the program.
http://www.brave-online.com or https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au
COOL LITTLE KIDS ($160.00)
Aimed at parents of 3-6 year olds.
8 x online lessons for parents to complete, additional phone sessions with an experienced psychologist are available for $110/ 30min.
What you will learn:
- How shyness and anxiety develop
- How to gradually and gently teach your child to face their fears
- How to use rewards to increase your child’s bravery
- How to reduce unhelpful parenting strategies
- How to help your child become more independent
- How to keep your thoughts accurate
- How to prepare for future challenges
COOL KIDS ONLINE ($100 + $570)
Aimed at parents and young people aged between 7-12 years old.
8 x online lessons for parents and children followed by 4 x 30 minute telephone sessions with a psychologist.
Topics covered include:
- Learning about feelings and anxiety
- Fighting fear by facing fear (stepladders)
- Detective thinking, and learning to think more realistically
- Building assertiveness and dealing with teasing
- Helpful ways of coping when upset
CHILLED OUT ONLINE ($100 + $775)
Designed for parents and young people aged between 13-17 years old.
8 x online lessons for parents and children followed by 6 x 30 minute telephone sessions with a psychologist.
Topics covered include:
- Learning about feelings and anxiety
- Building confidence and independence
- Learning to think realistically
- Developing assertiveness and problem solving skills
- Helpful ways of coping when upset
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