Groups & presentations

Group programs, workshops & presentations

Evidence-based group programs for children, parents and adults, and talks for parishes, schools and community groups. Rev. Father Joseph is a licensed facilitator of the Cool Kids and Black Box Parenting programs.

Cool Kids

For children and teens aged 7–17 whose anxiety is affecting day-to-day life, with parents involved throughout. An evidence-based cognitive-behavioural program (Chilled for teens) that teaches young people to recognise anxious thoughts, think realistically, and build confidence by facing fears step by step.
Format: an initial assessment, then 12 sessions with time for the young person and parents · Individual families or small groups · Fees on request

Black Box Parenting

For parents and carers recovering from domestic and family violence, trauma and attachment disruptions.
Format: 10 weeks · a pre-group session, then five 2-hour group sessions with catch-up groups in between · Fees on request

Mastering Intrusive Thoughts – For Adults

Understand what happens between the moment an intrusive thought arrives and the moment we become caught up in it (cognitive fusion), and learn practical skills to step back, respond with choice, and loosen the thought’s grip.
Format: 8 weekly sessions of 2 hours, plus a booster session at about week 12 · Small group for adults · Fees on request

Presentations

Talks and workshops for parishes, schools and community groups.

  • Healthy relationships and marriage

  • Positive parenting

  • Mental health and faith

  • Grief and loss

  • Stress and wellbeing

Interested in a group or a talk?

Tell us who it is for and we will send dates and details.