BOOST
For students in Years 6-10
Middle school is hard
...we get it
... but we can help...
As anyone who has ever been a teenager knows, the teenage years can be a tough time. You're dealing with anxiety and hormones and trying to figure out who you are and where you fit in the world. It's no wonder that so many teens struggle with social anxiety and other issues.
Our program is designed for students who are finding school challenging, whether this be at a mainstream school or online at home.
While run as a group program so students can access peer support, our program is individually tailored and we work with you to provide the assistance you need and want.
Who is BOOST for?
School can be challenging for many reasons but we are here to help. BOOST is a weekly teen social program.
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The program is aimed at teens who:
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are not enjoying school,
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seeking more social connections,
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experience anxiety or other mood difficulties
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need support to build their self-confidence
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nervous about the transition to Year 7
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These sessions provide a safe space for teens to share their experiences and learn coping skills. Through these program, teens will learn how to reduce anxiety, motivate themselves, and ultimately build confidence.
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Examples of what we can provide:
- Assessment of challenges you may be having
- Personalised ongoing support for a variety of challenges (school attendance, social issues, poor motivation, school anxiety, study skills)
- Potential for school communication and correspondence with your other supports
BOOST sessions are run by Dr Suzanna Russell-Smith, a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in anxiety, school issues, autism and general support for children and adolescents.
Our Saturday program is set in a casual social atmosphere, at our Mt Helena practice, providing opportunities for teens to interact with their peers in a relaxed and fun environment.
with the right support, teenagers can thrive
Sessions are held on Saturday mornings between 10:30 - 12 ($135). A Thursday after-school session will commence from mid-January 2023. A school pick-up service will be available.
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You may attend these sessions on a needs basis so just sign up for the sessions you want to attend.
(Please note that we cap our numbers so places will be limited).
Extras and Events
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For students who attended our Saturday sessions, we offer a variety of extra-curricular activities that focus on building social skills and confidence.
Our camps and movie nights are relaxed environments where kids can have fun and get to know each other better. And our BBQs give teens a chance to practice their social skills in a more casual setting.
Whatever activity they choose, our goal is to help kids build the social skills they need to succeed in school and in life.