Programs
School and Early Learning Centre Programs
All programs are run by Sharon Cameron an ACA-Registered Counsellor with her co-therapist Arte the Therapy Dog, Arte is Certified through Lead the way institute. Sharon and Arte assist children to regulate emotions, build confidence & develop social skills. With expertise in anxiety, trauma, grief, and neurodiversity, they offer tailored support through group sessions.
Therapeutic Benefits of working with a Therapy Dog-Therapy dogs help children feel safe, calm & connected. Their gentle presence reduces anxiety, builds confidence & encourages emotional regulation — creating a more inclusive & supportive learning environment.
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Book Readings
Book Reading Session (30 minutes) Suitable for Early Learning Centres and Primary School (Foundation-Year 1)
Includes:
Interactive Reading of Book Arte’s Anxiety Disappears
Meet and Greet with Arte the main character in the book
Author Q&A
Includes 1 signed copy of Arte’s Anxiety Disappears
Aims of the session:
Foster Emotional Literacy: Help children understand and articulate their feelings
Teach Calming Strategies: Equip children with simple, effective tools to manage anxiety in everyday situations.
Build Empathy: Use stories to encourage children to relate to others & experiences and emotions.
Normalise Anxiety Discussions: Create an open environment where talking about anxiety feels safe and accepted.
Promote Coping Skills: Introduce practical exercises that children can use to calm their minds and bodies.
Engage through Storytelling: Utilize the power of stories to captivate and educate young minds about mental health.
Cost - $200
Get in contact for a quote for multiple sessions
Book Reading & Anxiety Workshops
Book Reading and Anxiety Incursion- (50 - 60 minutes) Suitable for Primary school (Year 2- Year 6), sessions are tailored to the different age groups.
Includes:
● Interactive Reading of Book
● Author Q&A
● Follow up student activity - Focussing on anxiety and coping strategies
● Meet and greet with Arte
● Includes 1 signed copy of Arte’s Anxiety Disappears
Aims of the session:
Foster Emotional Literacy: Help children understand and articulate their feelings
Teach Calming Strategies: Equip children with simple, effective tools to manage anxiety in everyday situations.
Build Empathy: Use stories to encourage children to relate to others & experiences and emotions.
Educate on Anxiety: Explain how anxiety can present in various ways—physically, emotionally, and behaviourally—to promote awareness and understanding.
Normalise Anxiety Discussions: Create an open environment, where talking about anxiety feels safe and accepted.
Promote Coping Skills: Introduce practical exercises that children can use to calm their minds and bodies.
Engage through Storytelling: Utilize the power of stories to captivate and educate young minds about mental health.
Cost- $350 per session
Get in contact for a quote for multiple sessions
Connected Kids Group
This interactive program is designed to help children develop essential social and emotional skills while improving self-regulation. Through fun activities, children will build self-awareness, manage emotions, enhance social awareness, and strengthen relationships. Arte, the therapy dog, plays a central role, providing a comforting and supportive presence that makes learning these skills enjoyable and engaging.
Participants practice skills like patience, empathy, and effective communication, with guidance from a Registered Counsellor.
The program blends structured exercises with hands-on interactions involving Arte, allowing children to apply their skills in a real-time, supportive environment. The goal is to equip children with tools to confidently manage their emotions, build meaningful connections, and thrive socially in their everyday lives.
Aims of the program:
Provide a safe space for children to explore and express emotions, building resilience.
Encourage collaboration and empathy through engaging group activities.
Celebrate neurodiversity by highlighting each child & unique strengths and abilities.
Equip children with practical tools to manage anxiety and stress.
Foster creativity with imaginative storytelling and play-based learning.
Build a sense of calm and connection through interactions with Arte the therapy dog
Cost $2400
8-week course
Get in contact for a quote for multiple groups
Brick Club
LEGO® – Based Therapy was developed by neuropsychologist Dr LeGoff (2004).
Initially aimed at children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it has also been found to benefit many children with communication and social developmental difficulties (LeGoff, 2014).
Brick Club is a play-based approach to encourage the development of social skills and communication. It is a fun and motivating therapy program. The program helps support skills such as sharing, turn taking, collaboration, conflict resolution and verbal and non-verbal communication.
Benefits of LEGO® – Based Therapy:
Reduces frequency and intensity of maladaptive behaviours
Improves critical thinking
Improves and promotes social communication & interaction
Builds and helps to maintain friendships
Improves confidence and emotional wellbeing in the participant
Improves social competence
Increases sense of belonging
Improves teamwork
Improves adaptability and coping skills
Promotes collaborative problem solving
Develops fine motor skills
Develops memory skills
Improves concentration
Develops language concepts
Brick Club is an 8-week program for children
Sessions run for 50 mins each week
Brick club is a small group program (2-4 kids)
Cost $2400 8-week course
Additional Information
Please note that travel costs may apply, depending on your location.
For schools interested in booking multiple sessions, we encourage you to reach out for a customized quote.
We are happy to discuss tailoring our sessions to meet your specific needs. Feel free to contact us for more information or to explore the possibilities.
