Generously funded by the Big Sister Foundation, The Family Co.'s Building Resilience in Children project are now offering in-school programs for both teachers, parents and students, with the aim to strengthen the understanding of the impact of trauma on children, to support parents and staff to respond to children’s trauma symptoms, and to offer groups to children to develop skills to regulate their emotions.

The Building Resilience in Children (BRIC) team will work with interested schools to identify community needs, and customise our core program offerings to ensure that the benefits to the school community are impactful and real. se here is no cost to the school or parents for these programs, as costs are covered through the generous donation from Big Sister Foundation.

We encourage school principals or administrators to contact our BRIC Team Co-ordinator, Melissa Philbrook, to discuss school community needs, interest in specific programs offered and availability to deliver the programs within the school calendar. Our office number is (02) 9528 2933.

PROGRAMS/ SERVICES OFFERED TO SCHOOLS (FREE OF CHARGE) INCLUDE:

FOR TEACHERS:

MANAGING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA & RELATED BEHAVIOURS IN CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS

• A one-hour presentation to teachers on the impact of trauma on children and suggested resources for classroom use.

FOR PARENTS:

BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN PARENTING WORKSHOPS

• A four Session parenting program Building Resilience in Children which covers highlights from our parenting program (to be delivered on school site or via Zoom outside normal school hours)

FOR STUDENTS:

CALM & CONFIDENT (INTERACTIVE CHILD SESSIONS)

• Up to five children’s sessions with therapeutic activities to promote an understanding of what happens when we lose control of our emotions and self-regulation strategies

Please call us on (02) 9528 2933 Ext 108 for further information.