Group Therapy at Shining Minds Therapy
Tailored groups online and in person for all ages for children across Australia.
It is well evidenced that the most empowering learning tool for children is through the support of their peers. We are strong advocates for group therapy at Shining Minds Therapy.
We offer:
Community and Life Skills Program
Our program targets many skills, including:
Introduction to budgeting & money concepts (e.g. identifying sales, knowledge of appropriate prices, shopping within a budget etc.)
Body Awareness, Consent and Safety
Social & emotional wellbeing skills
Responding to daily problems in our community
Friendships and relationships
This program is designed for 16-21 years on Central Coast & North/West Sydney and is led by a Speech Pathologist and a Social Worker.
Sensory/ Feeding support groups
Our Sensory and Feeding Support Groups are Led by Speech Pathologists Trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding.
Learning areas:
Focus on Sensory Integration
Gradual Feeding Exposure
Improved Mealtime Behaviors
Family Education
Safe Exploration
Social Interaction
SOS Approach to Feeding | Feeding Disorders in Children
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Preschool Social & Play Groups
Starting October 2024
Join our neuro-affirming preschool social and play groups - designed for children with speech and language delay.
Learning areas:
Social and emotional skills
Friendship skills
Play development
Language skills
Emotional & Sensory regulation
Shared book reading & Early literacy enjoyment
Wednesday 9:30-10:30am
AAC empowerment groups
Offering our clients and their families the opportunity to enhance their communication skills and confidence using AAC by connecting with others.
This group aims to provide motivating, enjoyable and social environments for children & students so they can connect, observe, engage and use their AAC systems in different scenarios & environments.
These groups are co-run by Shining Minds Therapy and Beyond Words.
Book Club
These groups are currently FREE for existing Shining Minds Therapy families. We welcome a safe environment to experience and enjoy literacy.
Sessions available for children aged 5 - 18 years old
Held over ZOOM & available for children across Australia