Cool Kids is a structured 10 session program* run over a minimum of 10 weeks that teaches young people and their parents how to better manage anxiety. The program is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), involves the participation of young people and parents, and focuses on teaching practical skills. Topics covered in the program include:
Learning about anxiety
Learning to think realistically
Facing fears using stepladders
Parenting an anxious child and
Learning coping skills such as building confidence, relaxation or problem solving
The Cool Kids program 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.
These programs are offered individually, via telehealth.
Cool Kids, designed for children aged 7- to 12-year-old (primary school)
Chilled, designed for teenagers aged 12- to 17-year-old (high school)
Cool Little Kids, this program is delivered in individually over 6 sessions for parents of kids aged 3-6 years.
Study Without Stress is aimed at grades 10 to 12 to equip students with knowledge and practical tips on how to approach and overcome the stress associated with heavy workload and exams in the final years of high school.
Workbooks for these programs have an additional cost and are purchased directly from their store. Note, they are not self-help workbooks, and are designed to be used in treatment with guidance by your therapist.
Parent/Child or Parent/Teen workbook bundles
CLK Parent workbook
SWoS Teen workbook
* 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.