The Chrysalis Program for Children/Young People

This Program encompasses the use of the following therapies in helping children heal :

Ø     Family Therapy (helping the family grow and heal together)

Ø     Individual Counselling Sessions (to provide a process of  exploration and individualisation, especially for young adolescents who are developing their sense of identity.)

Ø    The Creative Therapies (especially in engaging with children, including art/music)

Ø   Group Therapy – for a sense of normalisation and acceptance by peers struggling with similar issues, while providing education in grief and coping strategies.

This Program helps children/young people dealing with grief issues in relation to:

Øfamily pressures (including financial)

Ø  separation/divorce issues

Ø  transition after separation

Ørepartnering issues, including forming stepfamilies

Ø bereavement of immediate family, including grandparents

Ø learning or socialisation difficulties in school

Ø   family member dealing with chronic/terminal physical illness eg Multiple Sclerosis(MS) and Cancer

Ø   family member with a disability

Ø     family member with a mental illness, including depression

Ø     advising parents exploring or developing parenting skills

Øadolescent issues including peer pressure, bullying, and socialisation

 Pllease call Angela for further information on 9935 7444