Mighty Minds Kids Anxiety Group

About Mighty Minds

The Mighty Minds group is an 6 week program for children ages 6-11. We use evidence based cognitive behavioural treatment for children with anxiety. Parents/caregivers are also involved in group programming. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is well supported by research.

How to Register

Call or email to register. We accept registrations and add them to our waitlist all year.

Ages

Mighty Minds is designed for children ages 6-11. Parents attend sessions along with their child.

When

Mighty Minds runs twice a year. Sessions start in October and in March of each year.

Cost

There is no cost to attend.

Building Skills

Recognizing and understanding emotional and physical reactions to anxiety.
Clarifying thoughts and feelings in anxious situations.
Develop coping skills and strategies.

Specific Skills

Psychoeducation – information for children and families about anxiety and how it impacts the brain and the body.
Somatic management – relaxation techniques.
Cognitive restructuring – learning about thinking errors and how to think in a way that is more helpful.
Exposure tasks – provides children with the chance to be in a feared situation and have a mastery experience.