18 - 25's Term 2 Class, (NDIS) Art & Mindfulness Social Group

10wk Course for: Students aged 18 - 25

When: Wednesdays

Time: 7pm - 9pm (2hrs)

We follow the public school term 

T2 - 29 April to 5 July 2024

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Course Outline: MEETING OF MINDS

The shift from high school to employment, tertiary education or other community options is a huge leap. So we are thrilled to support you as you embark on a journey towards greater self-compassion in this social class for high functioning adults on the spectrum. Both ADHD and ASD are neurodevelopmental disorders. Both conditions affect the central nervous system, which is responsible for movement, language, memory, and social and focusing skills. For this reason this course is for prople with ASD, ADHD and Anxiety.

In this class you will build a tool kit for success around: friendships, mindfulness, confidence, positivity and creativity. The central idea of self-compassion is learning to be kind to yourself. It also involves being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we are suffering, fail at something or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or being too self-critical. Students learn from real experiences focused on mindfulness, pet therapy, art therapy and socialy supported peer engagement that involves life coaching and social skills training for stepping into the adult realm including understanding healthy relatonships. Learning how to building social connections that create social capital is key for a fulfuilling adult life. There are opportunities for reflection so that learnings can be transferred into everyday life.

This is a strength-based approach to develop strengths and build on resilience. What will the activities look like over 10 weeks: social skills, sound baths, pet therapy, easy meditation, deveoping intentions, mindfulness in motion, peer discusion and 5 weeks of an art therapy project. This class is primarily for high functioning ASD/ADHD or people Anxiety, adults 18 - 25, “High-functioning autism” isn’t an official medical term, it’s an informal one some people use when they talk about people with autism spectrum disorder who can speak, read, write, and handle basic life skills and can live independently with or without support. Question: Can a student 16 or 17 years participate, yes with parent consent. Zoom may be arraged by request but please note the class is interactive and hands on and is best experienced in person. 

Mindful Practices 

• Improves mood
• Provides go-to tools for life
• increases resilience and equanimity
• Enhances creativite thinking and self expression
• Reduces feeling of loneliness
• Improves decision-making
• Greater ability to learn and overcome barriers
• Improves self-awareness, self-efficacy and optimism for the future
• Better ability to co-regulate and self-regulate
• Stronger self-confidence and an increased capacity for future successes
• More active engagement in other areas of life

The course total is $1309.40 and is primarily for Community Engaged customers with or without Self Managed NDIS. However, you may enquire for PM customers and we will talior provisions for a subgroup if possible.

• Enrol and Pay to secure your space, this is an advantage as you can pay $327.35 over 4 payments.

• Choose the Intake Option for consideration of enrolment and delayed payment via Square Invoice.

• If applicable, Kerry-Anne will call you to discuss your individual Plan Goals and individual Service Agreement.

Facilitator for this class is Kerry-Anne with some co-facilitation

Did you know that Kerry-Anne worked in community services and children's services in the area of Early Intervention as both an Educator and as a Director. She also worked in community outreach programs and worked for NDIS as a Community Connector, LAC, Planner and later Community Engagement. Kerry-Anne is currently working with IgniteAbility Small Business Startups as a facilitator to help people with disabilities to become sole traders and entrepreneurs. Kerry-Anne is the owner of Ebb & Flow Studio, her Teaching Qualifications are: Bachelor of Teaching & Community Services, Dip. Fine Arts & Graphic Design. Additional - Dip. Counselling, Dip. Tai Chi, Dip. Qigong, Dip. Art Therapy Teaching, Master Reiki/Meditation/Mindfulness.  AON insurance, NAVA Membership, ETA Membership.