Groups, Workshops and Training

We offer a number of group work programs for children and women.

Our children's group work program help build self esteem, resilience, empathy, communication skills and create a positive sense of Self. The groups we will be offering in 2010 include:

  • The Innerspace Program (10-14 yrs). This program builds empathy and resilience. It will be available at some Cairns schools in 2010. 6 week program $240
  • The Evodia Tree Group (7-10 yrs) Designed for children who have had family issues and loss. 6 week program $240
  • On Task for Kids (6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs) This program is to help very active kids build social skills. 8 week program $320
  • Keeping us Safe (for children who have seen domestic violence) 8 week program $320
  • Protective Behaviours for Kids (6-8 yrs, 9-12 yrs) Incorporates family orientated learning. 4 weeks $160

Our women's group work programs are dedicated to promoting women's positive self image, emotional wellbeing and their abilities to adopt new self care strategies to help them make long term changes. In 2010 the women's groups will include:

  • Creating Balance - a five week program all about Self Esteem, Self Image, Self Care and Relaxation. $200
  • Relax and Chill Out - a six week program desinged especially for mothers and carers. We focus on emotional and physical wellbeing and a incorporate a range of relaxation and meditation techniques to manage and reduce stress. $240.

Services funded by community agencies and government departments incur GST of 10%.

The Expressive Therapies Institute of Australia in conjunction with Birdwing Therapies Cairns will will offer the Certificate in Expressive Therapies for Children and Adolescents:

NEW INTAKE CAIRNS MARCH 2010

Workshop One: MARCH 11 - 13 2010. Supporting Emotional Expression - Art, Music & Movement Certificate in Expressive Therapies with Children and Adolescents - Somatic Focused, Creative Counselling for Emotional Integration. Times: First day 1 - 7pm, other days 9am - 5pm

COSTS:
$745. Early bird discount if paid one month before course starts: $695 per 3-day workshop (includes sensational lunches, morning and afternoon teas, course manuals, GST). Credit card payments incur a 3% fee. EFT and Credit Card facilities are available on site. For registration in Cairns please contact us at birdwingtherapies@bigpond.com