Bright Thinking
$70.00 – $470.00
A fun and innovative 6 week program (for children aged 8-12 years) which aims to help them learn a more optimistic style of thinking.
Would you like your child to:
- Develop skills to manage anxious thinking?
- Find new confidence in the face of challenges?
- Focus on their goals?
- Think of solutions to problems?
Thinking influences feelings and actions. Bright thinking is a skill which can be learnt and developed into a habit. This program aims to teach your child how to master their thinking through optimism and hope. The program is fun and interactive with a relaxed feel to encourage learning, self-expression and brain-storming of helpful ideas.
Age: 8 to 12 year olds
Program Length: 6 weeks plus a follow-up session 6 weeks later
Cost: $490 ($470 if paid in advance)
Event category
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Dates
Week 1 Monday 6th May 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Week 2 Monday 13th May 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Week 3 Monday 20th May 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Week 4 Monday 27th May 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Week 5 Monday 3rd June 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Week 6 Monday 17th June 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Follow Up Monday 29th July 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the program covered by Medicare?
Yes the program is covered by Medicare if your child has a Mental Health Care Plan. GPs and Paediatricians can assess eligibility for a Mental Health Care Plan for this group program (a rebate of $21.65 per session may apply).
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What resources do I get as a parent?
We like to include parents in the process of building resilience, as such parents will receive:
- Weekly letters and emails outlining each lesson and suggestions for supporting your child’s learning at home.
- The opportunity to be involved in week 1 of the program and the follow-up session at the conclusion of the program. This helps children to settle into the program and allows you to see how much progress they have made.
- Complimentary access to the Resilience Report, an online measure of your child’s resilience.
- An individual summary report, written by the group facilitators, explaining your child’s areas of strength, progress, and our recommendations for continued growth.
You may also like to view the ONLINE Hot Topic, Bright Thinking for Parents: Optimistic thinking skills for parents & children
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Can I get more information?
Yes! Simply register your interest or request a phone call and one of our staff will spend some time answering your questions and helping you to determine which service is best for your child.
Terms and Conditions:
- This group will run subject to sufficient participants. A minimum of 6 participants are required.
- A non-refundable holding deposit of $70 is required to confirm a place in the group, Should the group not run, this deposit will be refunded, or if requested, held for the next term.
- Parents will receive a confirmation email at least one week before the program commences which will include an invoice for the balance of the cost of the program. If you do not hear from us, please contact us to ensure we have received your registration.
- Cancellations – please let us know as soon as possible if your child is unable to attend the program. If you cancel after the first week, a refund will be given less the non-refundable holding deposit and an administration fee of $30. No refunds will be given for cancellations after the second week, unless approved by the Director of The Resilience Centre.
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