Our psychologists are running Fear-Less Triple P, a parenting programme for parents/caregivers of children with anxiety. We are offering these workshops once in Term 3 and then again in Term 4.

'The Fear-Less Triple P programme is part of the Triple P Positive Parenting Program. Fear-Less isn’t about eliminating fear altogether – sometimes, fear protects us. Instead, it’s about giving your family a toolbox of strategies, skills, and knowledge to manage anxious feelings and stop unnecessary worrying. Fear-Less Triple P is based on extensive research with families of anxious children.' (Triple P Website)

The dates are Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday, November 3. These will be full day sessions from 9am to 4.30pm onsite at Rangi Ruru. The workshops are for parents and caregivers only, children do not attend.

The cost per individual will be $90, or if two people from the same family are attending, $150. This covers the cost of the workbook, morning and afternoon tea and lunch.

The programme includes the following sessions:

• Session 1: Anxiety – what is it and how does it develop?
• Session 2: Promoting emotional resilience in children
• Session 3: Modeling and the way children think
• Session 4: The way you behave – avoidance and exposure
• Session 5: Parental strategies for responding to children’s anxiety
• Session 6: Constructive problem solving – how to promote it and maintain gains

If you would like to sign up for this event, please get in touch with us on psychologists@rangiruru.school.nz with Triple P in the subject line, and specify which date you wish to attend. Spaces will be limited so get in quick!