The Cool Little Kids program is an early intervention program targeted at 3 to 6 year old children who are at a high risk of developing anxiety problems in the future. Research has shown that the two biggest risk factors for the development of anxiety is shyness (or behavioural inhibition) at a young age and having a parent who is anxious or depressed. As such, this programs aims to educate parents about how best to parent their anxious child. Topics of the program include:

• The nature of anxiety
• Principles of managing anxious children
• Helping your child overcome his/her anxiety
• Realistic thinking

To be eligible for this program:

1. Your child has to be shy

2. Your child has to have a parent who is somewhat anxious or depressed  

What do I do now?

If you are interested in participating in the Cool Little Kids program, or would simply like more information, please call us directly on (02) 9850-8711.