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Well-Balanced Minds runs a variety of group programs designed for various ages, stages and concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Well-Balanced Minds, we run small group programs to ensure each group member receives the maximum amount of one-on-one attention per session. In addition, we carefully pair our group members to achieve a balanced group dynamic and maximise the benefit for each of our clients from all our group programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see below for a list of our Group Programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Secret Agent Society<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Secret Agent Society:<\/strong><\/span> The Secret Agent Society (SAS) program is an internationally renowned, award-winning, multi-component, evidence-based social skills intervention developed by Dr Renae Beaumont.

The SAS program includes:<\/strong>
– an animated, multi-level computer game that teaches children skills in emotion recognition, emotion regulation and social competence.
– Nine weekly small group sessions that teach children how to apply computer game content to everyday contexts. Three-month and six-month follow up sessions assist with skills maintenance.
– Parent training sessions to educate parents on how to support children in using their SAS social skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How could this benefit my child?<\/strong>
– Understand that emotions exist on a continuum (rather than being an “all or nothing” phenomenon)
– Identify emotions from physical body cues
– Identify simple & complex emotions (eg. embarrassment, confusion, teasing\/sarcasm, boredom) in others from the face, body, voice and situational clues
– Cope with uncomfortable feelings eg. unfairness, anxiety and anger
– Understand what it means to be a good friend
– Communicate appropriately and effectively
– Cope with changes in routine, making mistakes and uncertainty
– Solve social problems
– Distinguish accidents and friendly jokes from intentionally mean actions
– Manage bullying and teasing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minecraft Social Adventures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is Minecraft Social Adventures?<\/strong>
The Minecraft Social Adventures is an online social skills group conducted on Zoom and on the Minecraft platform. It involves attending six meetings, including a parent information session and five online Minecraft sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How could this benefit my child?<\/strong>
–<\/strong>Understanding point of view
-Understanding if the behaviour was by accident or done on purpose
-Asking for and accepting help
-Understanding how our behaviours impact others.
-Build friendship and social skills.
-Build problem-solving skills.
-Build communication skills. 
-Build conflict resolution skills.
-Build cognitive flexibility.
-Reduce social isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this program suitable for my child?<\/strong>
This program was designed for 8 to 12-year-olds looking to develop social communication and friendship skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parts of Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n