Adolescents Coping with Emotions Program
Goals
The Adolescents Coping with Emotions (ACE) Program aims to:
- Prevention of the progression of depressive symptoms
- Build emotional awareness and resilience
- Increase positive coping skills and problem solving skills
- Encourage interpersonal skills and relationships
Techniques
The ACE Program is a cognitive behavioural program for early intervention in depression with adolescents aged 14-16 with depressive symptoms or at risk of depression.
The ACE Program uses cognitive behavioural techniques, as well as teaching interpersonal skills.
Age Range
The R.E.A.D. Clinic is coordinating the ACE Program for adolescents (boys and girls aged 14-16, who are at risk of depression.
Cost
$70.00 per lesson, total cost of program is $560.00
A medicare rebate may apply if you obtain a referral for your child to attend the group from your GP (a BAMH).
Content
The outline of the My Esteem Program is detailed below in very broad themes and topics that are covered each week. Each lesson is 90 minutes in length.
Lesson 1: Introduction between thinking and feeling
Lesson 2: Get Real Thinking
Lesson 3: More Get Real Thinking – dealing with conflict
Lesson 4: More Get Real in social situations and Improving Social Skills
Lesson 5: Assertiveness
Lesson 6: Negotiation and Self-Esteem
Lesson 7: Problem Solving and Having Fun
Lesson 8: Positive coping skills and review of ACE
Dates/Times
The ACE Program runs weekly for 90 minute lessons for 8 weeks.
How to Join
The Friends for Life Program only allows for up to 10 participants in the group.
If you would like to enroll or find out additional information about the groups, cost or dates, please don’t hesitate to contact Jody Underwood on:
Phone: (02) 4324 6633
Email: support@thereadclinic.com