Group Programs

Social Skills (Stop Think Do)    Anxiety Management (Take Action)

Therapy Groups

The Child Development Clinic offer a range of evidence-based group therapy programs for children and adolescents which are run throughout school term and holidays. Groups are a great opportunity for your child to meet same-aged peers with similar challenges, and provide a unique opportunity for children to practice skills learnt in a safe and fun environment. Register below.

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TERM 4, 2024 Programs

Social Skills:
Stop Think Do (8 - 10 years)
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR TERM 4, 2024 IN FORM BELOW!​
Time: Nine weekly sessions 4:30pm - 5:30pm on Mondays starting 28th October and ending December 16th, 2024
Location: 3/66 Clarence Street, Sydney, 2000
Cost: $850 (for 9 session program) paid upfront, includes afternoon tea each week.
​Numbers: 6 children in group (Numbers strictly limited!)

Program overview: The STOP.THINK.DO. program was developed by a clinical psychologist and is an Australian social skills program for children who have difficulties making and keeping friends. STOP.THINK.DO. develops emotional and social intelligence in children as they learn to understand and control their feelings at STOP, THINK about their options and likely consequences, and behave appropriately at DO. The program focusses on how to use these skills in social situations. The program will be facilitated by two experienced provisional psychologists under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. Learn more about the program at: http://www.stopthinkdo.com/

Anxiety management:
Take Action 
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR TERM 4, 2024 IN FORM BELOW!
Time: Eight weekly sessions 4:30-5:30pm on Wednesdays starting 30th October and ending ending 18th December, 2024
Location: 3/66 Clarence Street, Sydney, 2000
Cost: $850 (for 9 session program) paid upfront, includes afternoon tea each week
Numbers: 6 children in group (Numbers strictly limited!)

Program overview: Our Take Action anxiety management group is specially tailored for children facing anxiety or excessive worries. This evidence-based group program is designed to empower children to proactively address anxiety in a child-friendly and supportive environment. We focus on equipping participants with essential skills to foster confidence, resilience, and happiness. The program will be facilitated by two experienced provisional psychologists under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. Learn more about the program at: http://www.takeactionprogram.com.au/ ​

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2025 Programs

Parenting Program: (Term 1)
Tuning into Kids
​Time: 6 weekly sessions 12:30 - 1:30pm on Wednesdays starting week 2 of term 1, 12th of February until 19th of March, 2025
Location: Hybrid access, either online or in person at 3/66 Clarence Street, Sydney, 2000
Cost: $650 paid upfront
Numbers: 6 parents/carers
Program overview: Tuning into Kids is an evidence based program that provides training to parents and carers on how to use an emotion coaching way of interacting with children. It parents, carers, teachers to develop an emotional connection with the child and in turn helps the child learn about emotions to foster a better ability in understanding and regulating emotions. Learn more about the program at: https://tuningintokids.org.au/ 

Social Skills: (Term 2)
Stop Think Do (7 - 12 years)
Time: 7 weeks on Monday afternoons stating week 2, term 2, 5th of May and ending 23rd June (No session on 9th June), 2025
Location: 3/66 Clarence Street, Sydney, 2000
Cost: $750 paid upfront, includes afternoon tea each week
Numbers: 6 children

Emotional Regulation: (Term 3)
Zones of Regulation (7-10 year olds)
Time: 8 weekly sessions 4:30 - 5:30pm on Mondays starting week 2 of term 3, 28th of July until 15th of September, 2025
Location: 3/66 Clarence Street, Sydney, 2000
Cost: $850 paid upfront, includes afternoon tea each week 
Numbers: 6 children
Program overview: Zones of Regulation is a social emotional learning curriculum and regulation program that helps teach children to identify their feelings, the intensity of their feelings, and to understand how their behaviour influences those around them and gives them the tools they can use to manage their feelings.  https://zonesofregulation.com/ 

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