The Wellbeing Team would like to welcome Tasha Roberts to the team. Tash will be available for students to chat with about any challenges they may be facing and will be a friendly face checking in with students throughout the day.

At times staff may request Tash may support students in various ways. If you would like any support from Tash for your child/ren please get in touch with the school office.

This week staff and secondary students were fortunate enough to have Kath Koschel from the Kindness Factory present. Kath shared her inspiring journey that has been full of incredible adversity. She shared stories of some of the amazing heroes she has met along the way and the way in which she has overcome challenges time and time again. Kath’s story is one that puts into perspective what is really important.

From today’s session Kath challenged staff and secondary students to never underestimate the power of kind actions and gratitude. Small actions can have such a powerful and life changing impact.

She left us all with three questions to ponder.

Have you laughed today?

What are you grateful for?

What is the kindest thing you’ve done today?

I challenge all families to ask each other these questions over the coming weeks. The wellbeing team will be working more with staff and students to share some of the kind acts that occur around our school. Stay tuned for more to come!

What's on in Term 3?

Catholic Care Victoria Parent Programs and Workshops for Term 3

Tuning in to Kids | 6 Sessions, Mondays

For parents and carers with kids under 12.

Kids with emotional intelligence have better concentration, make friends more easily, and are better able to regulate emotions. In this program you’ll learn to help your child understand and manage their feelings.

FREE | Mondays, 17 July - 21 August OR Online, via Zoom | 10am - 12pm In-person, CatholicCare Victoria - Bendigo | 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Circle of Security | 6 Sessions, Tuesdays

For parents with kids under 10.

Circle of Security Parenting is a relationship-based parenting program helping you to understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read and support emotional needs.

FREE | Tuesdays, 18 July - 22 August Online, via Zoom | 7pm - 9pm

Bringing Up Great Kids | 6 Sessions, Thursdays

For parents and carers of kids under 12.

This program uses mindfulness and reflection to help parents and carers examine and improve communication with their children. By building more respectful and positive interactions, parents and carers can support their child’s development and positive identity.

FREE | Thursdays, 20 July - 24 August

In-person, CatholicCare Victoria - Bendigo | 9.30am - 11.30am

Our Kids | 6 Sessions, Tuesdays & Thursdays Post-separation program This program explores how ongoing parental conflict affects children, how you can support your children through changing family relationships as well as how to develop effective communication with your co-parent.

$150 ($60 Concession) Online Zoom | Tuesdays, 1 August - 5 September | 6pm - 8pm In-person, CatholicCare Victoria - Bendigo | Thursdays, 3 August - 7 September | 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Kids and Worry | Thursday 13 July

For parents with kids under 12.

This workshop explores reasons why children worry, and ways parents and carers can support them. It will include ideas and practical tools to help parents and carers assist children to manage their worries. Thursday, 13 July FREE | In-person, St Therese’s Primary School, Bendigo 2pm - 3pm

Knowing Your Teens | Monday 28 August

For parents with teenagers aged 12+.

Join other parents and carers in this workshop that aims to provide information, improve understanding, and explore strategies that focus on the strengths and challenges of this stage of development. This free workshop looks at the latest research around teenage brain development, as well as discussing peer relationships and tips for building and maintaining a positive relationship with your teenager. Monday, 28 August FREE | In-person, Sir John Gorton Library, Kerang 6.30pm - 8.30pm

What Else is going on in Term 3?

The ACAP Psychology Clinic is staffed by final year Psychology/Clinical Psychology, Counselling/Psychotherapy and Social Work students on placement and offers a wide range of FREE individual and group therapy options.

Services are delivered free- at no cost and are not time-limited.

Group programs include:

Art for Happiness: A Creative therapy-based workshop for children aged 4-8 and 9-12: delivered free at our Clinics in Sydney & Melbourne and using telehealth to kids nationwide. Also delivered onsite at several partner agencies.

Dance for Happiness: A Movement therapy-based workshop for children aged 4-8 and 9-12: delivered free at our Clinics in Sydney & Melbourne and using telehealth to kids nationwide. Also delivered onsite at several partner agencies.

Emotion Regulation and Distress Skills Group (Young Adults aged 17-25): An 8-week program to support and build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, anxiety management and relationships. Will be held at our clinic in Sydney.

Emotion Regulation and Distress Skills Group (Adults): An 8-week program to support and build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, anxiety management and relationships. Will be held at our clinic in Sydney.

Cool Kids – Family Program for Children’s Anxiety: A 9-week Family group therapy and skills development program for children aged 9–11, experiencing anxiety symptoms (purchase of manual is recommended). Will be held at our clinic in Sydney.

Mindfulness Group (Adults): A 6-week program delivered free at our Clinics in Sydney & Melbourne and using telehealth to service users nationwide. This program is fantastic for people experiencing stress and low-level anxiety.

Mindfulness Group (LGBTQ+): A 6-week program delivered free at our Clinics in Sydney & Melbourne and using telehealth to service users nationwide. This program is fantastic for members of LGBTQIA+ Communities who are experiencing stress and low-level anxiety.

Mindfulness Group (Young People aged 13-17): A 6-week program delivered free at our Clinics in Sydney & Melbourne (and at some of our partner agencies) or using telehealth to service users nationwide. This program is fantastic for young people experiencing stress and low-level anxiety.

Compassion Based Therapy (Adults): A 3-week program delivered free at our Clinics in Sydney & Melbourne and using telehealth to service users nationwide. The group targets service users experiencing self-criticism, self-worth or image issues and trauma responses.

Compassion Based Group for Carers: An 8- week program that will support carers to build self-compassion strategies and support themselves and their role with others. The program will be delivered on zoom only – Wednesday evenings.

Compassion Based Therapy (Women): A 3-week program delivered free at our Clinics in Sydney & Melbourne and using telehealth to service users nationwide. The group targets people who identify as women who are experiencing self-criticism, self-worth or image issues and trauma responses.

Compassion Based Therapy (LGBTQ+): A 3-week program delivered free at our Clinics in Sydney & Melbourne and using telehealth to service users nationwide. The group targets service users experiencing self-criticism, self-worth or image issues and trauma responses.

Compassion Based Therapy (Young People aged 13-17) : A 3-week program delivered free at our Clinics in Sydney & Melbourne and using telehealth to young people nationwide. The group targets service users experiencing self-criticism, self-worth or image issues and trauma responses.

Social Anxiety Group (Adults): A 6-week program delivered free at our Clinics in Sydney & Melbourne (and at some of our partner agencies) or using telehealth to service users nationwide. This program is fantastic for service users experiencing significant social anxiety.

Social Anxiety for Young People : A 6-week program delivered free at our Clinics in Sydney & Melbourne (and at some of our partner agencies) or using telehealth to service users nationwide. This program is fantastic for young people experiencing significant social anxiety.

International Students Wellbeing Group: An ongoing, drop-in support and well-being group for International Students. There is a focus on general support, IELTS, work issues in Australia and connecting to others – managing isolation and forming relationships. Facilitated by International Student Counsellors and Social Workers. Held via zoom.

Strengthening Refugee Families Workshop (Women): A one session workshop delivered to women from Refugee backgrounds. Delivered free at our Clinics in Sydney & Melbourne as well as partner agencies. Also provided using telehealth to service users nationwide.

Domestic and Family Violence Recovery Program (Women) : A 6-week program for people who identify as women and who are no longer at acute risk or have survived domestic and family violence. Delivered using telehealth to women nationwide.

To book, refer, or for more information, visit The ACAP Psychology Clinic website: https://www.acap.edu.au/applied-psychology/psychology/psychology-clinic/ send us an email or call (02) 8236 8070.

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