Cool Kids
About Cool Kids
Cool Kids is a structured program aimed at treating anxiety in children and teens. It uses a cognitive behavioural approach which means that it focuses on teaching skills to manage anxiety.
Core skills include;
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how to identify anxious thoughts, feelings, and behaviours,
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discovering realistic thoughts and expectations (detective thinking), and,
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gradually building independence and confidence by facing fears (stepladders).
If needed, additional skills such as problem solving, social confidence and relaxation can be introduced to help manage difficult situations. For children and teens who also experience low mood or health concerns, specific versions of Cool Kids that target these extra concerns are available.
Parents are shown how to support their child in the use of these new skills and a section of the program focuses specifically on parenting strategies that encourage children to self-manage anxiety.
During each session, families practice skills using discussion, games, role play and in real life situations. Practice tasks are a crucial part of the program and are given following every session. Practice tasks encourage use of new skills in everyday life.
Who can do Cool Kids?
The Cool Kids Program is designed for children:
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Who are 7-12 years old (grades 2-7), (for older kids, see Chilled)
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Where anxiety is the main problem being experienced, and
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Where anxiety is impacting their day-to-day life.
The Cool Kids program is not suitable if:
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Anxiety is not the main cause of difficulties (for example if oppositional or aggressive behaviour is the main problem)
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For children or teens who are suicidal or who are self-harming,
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If a child/teen has consistently not attended school for two or more weeks.
How does it work?
The Cool Kids program can be completed privately or in a small group with other kids.
If you think this program may be what your child needs, book an exploratory session (free of charge), below.
Then, depending on how/if you want to proceed:
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An Initial Assessment is completed to ensure we gather a complete picture of your child's level and type of anxiety and any other related conditions.
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For private sessions, we will set up a weekly (at times bi-weekly) timetable for completing the program, based on your family's schedule. For group sessions, we will recommend the most suitable group for your child to participate in, based on his/her needs and age, from the list of available offerings. Where no suitable offering has been scheduled to begin in the upcoming weeks, it is possible a group may be set up depending on demand.
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Where do I go from here?
Ready to take the next step? Or need to know more? Choose from one of the options below.
Request a free information pack that contains all the details you need to know about the program and how to apply. Hassle-, spam- and obligation-free.
Register your child for the program, either group-delivered or one-on-one. You will receive a registration pack and information on the next available group sessions or, for personal sessions, we can work out a time that suits your schedule best.
Book a 15-minute free Exploratory Consultation where we can discuss your concerns, hassle-free.
For a more in-depth discussion of your concerns, book a General Consultation.
Either option can be selected below.
Ask questions or message us, guaranteed hassle-free:
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Complete the Contact Us mini-form, or
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Drop us an email at antonia@sageify.ca.
How much does it cost?
Group program (maximum 6 kids): CAD$650 + taxes (if applicable)
Private program (one on one): Essentially the cost of 10 coaching sessions; discounts available for purchasing a package of 5 or 10 session.
Cost of materials is extra: one workbook set (Child and Parent), approx. CAD$50 + taxes