CHILL SKILLS FOR KIDS is a 6 week after school program for 5 - 7 and 8 - 12 year olds to learn life WHEN AND WHERE ARE CLASSES? HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
CHILL SKILLS FOR KIDS is a 6 week after school program
which provides a gentle and fun way for 5 to 12 year old children to learn how to;
relax, develop social and emotional skills, identify and manage emotions, learn about positive self-talk and build confidence and self-esteem. The children learn about emotions, what they are, where they feel them in their body and how to release them. WHAT HA
PPENS IN A CLASS?
- Breathing exercises
- Yoga and stretching movements
- Learning about thoughts, feelings, habits and behaviors
- Learning practices to relax the body and calm the mind
- Listening to a relaxing story and calming the nervous system
- Creative activities: plasticine, drawing, painting
- Learning and developing healthy self-talk and expression
Chill Skills for Kids teaches life skills and tools to self-regulate and empowers children to be expressive and seek support for any difficult emotions or experiences. The classes run on Saturday mornings for 1 hour each week for 6 weeks.
5 to 7 years: 9.15 – 10.15 am
8 – 12 years: 11.00 - 12.00 am
Ages may be combined depending on demand. Groups are limited to 3 per class. Classes are held at a private residence in Epping, NSW 2121. The cost is $250 per child for the 6 week course. Price includes materials.
* Re-sits receive a 10% discount. ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Lisa Hemmings and Allan O’Keefe created the Chill Skills program over 7 years ago and run “Chill Skills for Kids” classes and training in rural Victoria, Australia. The program has been reviewed by experts and draws on evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) mindfulness, creative visualisations and systematic teaching of relaxation techniques. It is an insured and certified program under ‘The International Institute for Complementary Therapists”. For more information, go to www.chillskills.com.au
ABOUT SONYA - CHILL SKILLS FOR KIDS COACH
Sonya Hoult is based in Epping NSW and is passionate about supporting mental well-being in the community. She holds Certification in Gestalt Psychotherapy, has been a Raise mentor for high school students and facilitates individual self-development and coaching sessions for adults. She has volunteered at childcare centers and on the Samaritan helpline and has a current Working with Children Check and Police clearances. Sonya provides a safe, fun, encouraging and respectful environment for children to explore their inner world and to learn new and positive ways of experiencing and expressing themselves.
“I absolutely love facilitating these classes for the children. It is such an honor to see confidence and self-belief improve in each child as they develop trust in their internal experience.“
