Helping children & teens manage anxiety
The Cool Kids Anxiety Program is an evidence-based program developed at Macquarie University, designed to help children and teens understand and manage anxiety with confidence.
At InnerVista Psychology, we deliver Cool Kids as individual or small-group sessions, with parents and carers actively involved throughout.
Cool Kids is a structured, evidence-based program for children and adolescents who experience anxiety. It combines CBT techniques with practical skills the whole family can use.
Across the program, young people learn to:
Parents and carers participate too, learning how to support their child without reinforcing the worry.
Cool Kids is suitable for:
Common signs anxiety may be impacting a child or teen include:
A first session to understand the child’s anxiety, family context, and what they’re hoping for.
A welcoming session for child and parents to learn how the program works and set goals together.
Weekly sessions teaching practical anxiety-management skills in age-appropriate ways.
Between-session practice and gradual exposure exercises to build real-life confidence.
Parent-focused sessions and check-ins so support continues consistently at home.
Wrap-up sessions and booster check-ins to keep new skills strong over time.
The skills your child learns are tools for life.
Following the program, we can offer:
Both formats are available. We’ll discuss which fits your child best at the initial consultation.
The full program typically spans 10 sessions, with parent-focused sessions woven throughout.
Cool Kids is for ages 7–12; the teen version (Chilled) is for ages 13–17.
Parent involvement is a key part of the program, though the exact structure varies by age and format.
If you're looking for clarity and the right support, we're here to help.
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