Mindfulness Matters is a school holiday program provided to young people 8-12 years who are supporting a friend, family member or relative with a mental health concern. This program aims to develop strategies and skills for managing stress and anxiety through Yoga and Mindfulness.

This workshop aims to provide the participants with:
1. Increased ability to identify and regulate own emotions
2. Build resilience by learning healthy strategies for coping with stress and anxiety
3. Develop an open willingness to be present without judgement
4. Through group participation the development of empathy and compassion for others
5. Improve flexibility and strength, balance and coordination
6. Develop an open willingness to be present without judgement

This program also includes an exciting excursion to AQWA!

When

Thursday, 16 Jan | 9am – 4pm

Friday, 17 Jan | 9am – 4pm

Where

Day 1: Heathridge Community Centre

Day 2: AQWA Hillarys

Who

Young people aged 7 to 12 who have a family member or a friend living with a mental health challenge

Bring

Hat, sun cream, water bottle, enclosed shoes

Refreshments

Lunch and snacks provided

Cost

Free

Please note that this booking is an ‘Expression of Interest’ and not confirmation of attendance.

A member of our team will contact you to complete the HelpingMinds registration and eligibility process. Please add Parent/Guardian details in the CONTACT INFORMATION section and young person’s details in the TICKET – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST section. If booking multiple tickets, please fill in one young person’s details per ticket.

Want to know more or have some questions or having trouble registering?

You can either:

• email shp@helpingminds.org.au

• call 9427 7100 and ask for SHP Administration

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School Holiday Program important info

• If your child has not received support from HelpingMinds before (or within the last 6 months) a phone interview will need to take place with the parent/guardian
• A consent form will need to be signed by both parents.
• If children require medication throughout the day, they will be required to self-administer this.
• External support workers are not allowed at the workshop.
• Children require adequate independent coping skills to be able to deal with group situations.
• All our workshops have a maximum capacity to ensure our counsellors can provide adequate professional support for all children attending.
• To give everyone in the community a fair chance, each child can enrol in a maximum of two workshops.
• MHC (State): Youth aged 7 to12 who has a family member or a friend living with a mental health challenge.

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