Small Steps
Small Steps is an education program aimed at raising awareness and improving the recognition of anxiety disorders in children.
Wayahead is a NESA recognised Professional Development provider
Awareness, tools & strategies for children, teachers and caregivers
Small Steps seminars are delivered to school or pre-school parents and teachers. The aim of the program is to increase awareness of anxiety disorders to allow for early intervention. While exploring real life scenarios, we provide tools and strategies for teachers and caregivers. The aim of Small Steps is to develop awareness and support networks as early intervention is a key indicator of improved health outcomes for children living with anxiety.
Topics covered in Small Steps:
- What is anxiety
- How does anxiety become a problem
- Risk factors for the development of anxiety
- Protective factors that reduce the impact of anxiety
- Children’s stories of anxiety- strategies and how to take ‘small steps
- Resources for teachers, parents and carers
Small Steps Education Program
We deliver parent education seminars and professional development workshops. These can be delivered at your school or online via Zoom.
Small Steps: Childhood Anxiety Parent Seminars (60-90 minutes)
- Separation Anxiety (Starting Big School)- a 60 minute talk for parents at your school’s Kindy Orientation program
- Childhood anxiety– for parents of children K-6
- Transition to High School– for parents and carers of children preparing for high school
Fee: $150 per seminar
Small Steps: Professional Development workshops (120-150 minutes)
Professional- an after school practical PD workshop-for teachers, school support staff, pre-school educators etc
Fee: $200 per workshop for up to 30 staff members
Professional NESA accredited workshop– contributes 2 hours and 30 minutes of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Student/child mental health for teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher in NSW. We upload participation data in eTAMS for NSW teachers. Book a session for your school’s next PD day.
Fee: $250 per workshop for up to 30 staff members
What to Expect
Small Steps seminars are 60-90 minutes in length. We can deliver seminars before, during and after school, or in the evening.
We were fortunate enough to have Julie present the Small Steps Anxiety Workshop at our school. […] The greatest message was that early intervention and treatment gave hope for those students suffering from anxiety. I’m planning to have [a Small Steps session] for our staff as I now realise that awareness and early recognition of anxiety are the key to positive outcomes. Thanks so much for your time and energy, Julie!
Katie Thornton Family Educator
St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School Matraville NSW 2036
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Listen to a QA session with Jess on her experience at a Small Steps seminar.
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