SOAR Mindful

This is exactly what I love teaching both kids and adults. The way we RESPOND to anxiety (internal self-talk and the well-meaning comments from those trying to support us) is actually more likely to cause anxiety to spiral out of control, than the initial anxiety-inducing “thing” or sensation.

When we learn to lean into acknowledgment and acceptance, only then can we actually implement appropriate calming tools and strategies effectively.

Learn these techniques in our SOAR Kids: Navigating Anxiety with Confidence course commencing Term 2. Message now to secure a limited space for your child in the program that just way change their life!

Our next intake is now open! If you would like to secure a space for your child in next term's workshops, email or DM now. Feedback from this term's groups has been overwhelming positive with children now applying tools in times of anxiety and showing more confidence in their ability to manage difficult emotions.

~G R A T I T U D E ~
If everyone knew the power of such a simple practice, I believe they would start paying serious attention to bringing gratitude into both their own, and their children’s lives.
Gratitude literally rewires the brain and activates our “pleasure centres”. The more we purposefully name/write/say what we’re grateful for, the more we NOTICE the abundance of wonderful things in our world.
This can be a hard habit to form, after all, our brains are wired to look for negatives as a form of protection from potential threats. However, with the right knowledge and tools, it is possible to both BUILD new pathways of gratitude in the brain, and PRUNE the pathways that are no longer frequently used (the automatic negative thoughts we are prone to!)

It’s a scientific fact that children differ in their innate sensitivity. 80% of children are what W. Thomas Boyce refers to as “dandelions”. Hardy, resilient and able to thrive in almost any environment. However, a sub group of about 20% of children are shown to fall into another category which Boyce calls “orchids”. These children show greater sensitivity to the world around them and may be more affected by things such as changes in routine, conflict in the home/parental separation, unexpected events, loud noises or crowds, friendship conflicts etc.
This is a result of genetics and these children can’t “change” their level of sensitivity to the world. They can, however, be nurtured in the right way and in environments that allow them to overcome their sensitivities and thrive. Statistically, orchid children have either the WORST or BEST behavioural, mental health and overall health outcomes depending on the type of environment they are raised in…

At Soar, we know that the highly sensitive child (or orchid child) needs nurturing to help them bloom. Instead of allowing them to wither (as an orchid who’s needs are not met), we aim to equip them with tools and strategies to understand and manage the difficulties of being highly sensitive, while celebrating their unique qualities that actually make them a VERY important part of our world. When children learn they are not “weird” or “different” because they sometimes struggle with anxiety or intense emotions, they can stop trying to be someone else and embrace the beautiful individual they are! While building an understanding about how the brain works and what goes on in the body when we experience emotions, the children also learn simple “hacks” or tools for coping with anxiety when it hits. Instead of allowing anxiety to rule their world, they can move into new situations and contexts with the confidence in knowing they can navigate whatever feelings arise… with confidence!

SOAR Kids: Navigating Anxiety with Confidence course has closed enrolments for Term 1 and we are now taking names for our Term 2 intake. Message or email to secure your place and take advantage of an early bird discount 🤫

Just ONE week to go until the Parent and Caregivers Seminar for our first term of SOAR Kids: Navigating Anxiety with Confidence.

If you have a child who struggles with big feelings, anxiety/worry, avoidance or poor self regulation, this course is perfect.

Designed as a means to TEACH kids about their brain and what’s occurring when anxiety hits (which can make it far less scary). Then moving onto teaching kids EXPLICIT science-backed tools that can help them cope when anxiety arises, as well as learning about mindfulness and its affect in changing the brain by strengthening the pre frontal cortex so it can better override the amygdala hijack that occurs with anxiety!

Message now for a super special introductory price and a further discount when you refer a friend! Places are limited so get it quick ✨

NB: course will be run weekly on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons (2 age groups) in Carine, Perth 😊

Signs of anxiety in children can appear in subtle ways....but usually parents are all-too-aware that their child might be struggling. Unfortunately, action often isn't taken until it becomes unmanageable and begins to significantly impact day-to-day life. Once at this point, parents often find themselves waiting months on end to see a psychologist and even once your child sees a professional, it can be a long journey before they build the relationship necessary to ACTUALLY learn how to manage their anxiety.

That's where the SOAR Kids: Navigating Anxiety with Confidence course can help. This course teaches children about their brain and the amygdala response, how to notice helpful and unhelpful thinking, practical tools for managing anxious moments, basic mindfulness and meditation, and (most importantly), that they are NOT ALONE in feeling the way they do 🩵

Don't miss out on securing a spot for the upcoming term! Message, email or call now to enquire 📨

Sessions commencing Jan 22nd

Being PROactive rather than REactive when it comes to our children's mental wellbeing is key!

Email or message now to secure your child's place for a strong and confident start to 2024!

🧠E N R O L M E N T S O P E N N O W....

to help your child SOAR this year! First intake will commence with parent workshop on Jan 29th and weekly sessions commencing with children from the 31st January for 8 weeks.

If you're waiting for a psych, already seeing one, or just know your sensitive or anxious child would benefit from a better understanding of their brain and some tools for managing big feelings, 'SoarKids: Navigating Anxiety with Confidence' course could be just what you need.

Endorsed by a Clinical Psychologist and focused on empowering kids through education and mindfulness, SoarKids is an 8 week, in-person small group program with an emphasis on teaching children tools from various modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress-Reduction, and Somatic Therapy interwoven with activities to enhance understanding of the brain-body connection and amygdala hijack. Children will also benefit greatly from the connections they build within the safety of a small group and seeing that they are not alone in feeling the way they do....in fact, their anxiety can be their superpower!

Message directly or email 📨 [email protected] for pricing and further information.

These infographics from The National Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy speak for themselves. Early intervention and support is KEY 🔐

SOAR's workshops for children are designed to support kids and parents with tools and strategies to enhance mental and emotional wellbeing. Watch this space for more info 👀

This is why we need to turn the focus from REACTIVE measures to PROACTIVE practices.

Ask any educator or health worker, the signs of mental health problems are often there in primary school, as subtle as they may be. Yet often, we only hear about mental health problems in children or adolescents once they are at crisis point (often in the later primary or high school years).

But what would happen if we began implementing purposeful teaching of tools and strategies to help children BEFORE they hit crisis point? That is what Soar is all about. 🧠💪✨