Registration Costs:
Option 1: eTraining only course = $300
Option 2: Accreditation only course (only for those who have completed the required face-to-face workshop or the eTraining course separately) = $300
Option 3: Full course (both the eTraining and Accreditation course components) = $600
Please note:
- The Cool Kids Anxiety Program eTraining and Accreditation courses cover the training to deliver the Program for children and teens 7-17 years. ‘Cool Kids’ is the nickname for the child workbook and ‘Chilled’ the nickname for the teen workbook.
- Only Accredited Providers are permitted to deliver the Cool Kids Anxiety Program through successful completion of the eTraining course or a face-to-face workshop followed by the online Accreditation course.
- For those ineligible to run the Cool Kids Anxiety Program but who may still wish to learn about assessment, prevention and treatment of anxiety in youth, you can undertake the eTraining course independent to the accreditation pathway.
- The cost for the course program materials (the Cool Kids Anxiety Program 2nd Edition kit) is extra. Details and links to purchase products are outlined further down the page.
About the eTraining
This online on-demand course focuses on assessment, treatment and prevention of anxiety in children and adolescents. It covers general information on anxiety disorders including diagnostic criteria, assessment techniques and current research findings on factors that maintain anxiety and how this links with treatment approaches.
It also provides specific training on how to run the Cool Kids™ Anxiety Program. The Cool Kids Anxiety Program has a cognitive behavioural orientation, is designed to train children, adolescents and their families in anxiety management skills and can be used in both community and school settings.
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
- Select appropriate assessment techniques to assess for anxiety.
- Understand the cognitive behavioural model of anxiety in children and adolescents.
- Understand the core components of treatment for anxiety in this population and how each link to the factors that maintain anxiety disorders.
Additionally, for those on the Accredited Course, participants will be able to:
- Implement the Cool Kids program with children, adolescents and their families within the school environment or community setting
CPD hours can be claimed at your own discretion.
Who can run the Cool Kids Anxiety Program?
Any professional wishing to run the Cool Kids Anxiety Program must meet these qualification requirements for entry into the Accreditation course:
- 4-year undergraduate or 2-year postgraduate degree in health (psychology, counselling, social work, occupational therapy) or education AND
- Additional training in cognitive-behavioural therapy (dedicated postgraduate subject, introductory workshop or online training from recognised provider)
For those who have not completed a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) course, the following online options will be suitable to complete prior to registering for the Cool Kids online training:
Please email a copy of your CBT certificate to ceh.info@mq.edu.au.
If a person doesn’t fall into any of these categories and would like to run the program, they are welcome to make a case by outlining their qualifications and experience. A determination about suitability will be made on a case-by-case basis. Please email your request to ceh.info@mq.edu.au.
About Accreditation
Accreditation involves the demonstration of skill to run the Cool Kids Anxiety Program through a series of assessment tasks and is the only way to gain licence to implement the Program. The assessment tasks include a multiple choice quiz, a first set of case studies, a supervision session to receive specific feedback on your first set of case studies, and a second set of case studies.
Accreditation is valid for 5 years and allows you to promote yourself as a Cool Kids Accredited provider. You will receive an accreditation logo to use in your marketing and your details will be added to a searchable database of accredited providers. The database will allow the public to find you and confirm that you are an accredited Cool Kids provider. The Centre for Emotional Health Macquarie University will promote the database to the public.
Course Materials
All participants of the combined eTraining and Accreditation course, as well as those undertaking the Accreditation course following completion of a face-to-face workshop, are required to purchase the Cool Kids Anxiety Program Kit as part of their licence agreement to deliver the Program once accredited. The 2nd edition kit is available for purchase through our online book shop.
All students enrolled in the full Cool Kids Anxiety Program courses will receive a unique link and password to purchase the Cool Kids Anxiety Program 2nd Edition Kit at the course discount fee of $99.95 inc. GST (plus postage).
The 2nd Cool Kids Anxiety Program 2nd Edition materials combine the clinical and school setting content for both the therapist manual and the parent workbook. The Program covers the age spectrum from 7-17 years.
Please note:
- Postage/delivery charges are in addition to the stated price for the materials.
- The therapist manual is designed for use when conducting either the Cool Kids and/or Adolescent “Chilled” Anxiety Program. The therapist manual is suitable for use with children/teens ages 7-17 years.
Additional Workbook sets:
Each client you work with requires their own workbook.
Please note: the new 2nd edition workbook sets can be used in either the school or clinical setting.
If you require assistance purchasing Cool Kids Anxiety Program 2nd Edition materials please email: ceh.products@mq.edu.au.
Should you require a corporate pass for your organisation to enrol you and pay on invoice, please email your request to ceh.info@mq.edu.au with the following information:
- your name and the name of the course you wish to enrol in
- company name, address and telephone number
- name, telephone number and email of the accounts person for invoicing purposes
- company ABN
Please note you will not gain access to the course until your organisation has made payment.
DoE Supported
The Cool Kids Anxiety Program has been included on the Victorian State Government Department of Education Schools Mental Health Menu which provides schools with opportunities to purchase evidence-based programs and the required training for professionals in delivering the evidence-based program to promote student mental health and wellbeing.
To learn how to access the training for your school professional, please go to the School Operations Guide (education log in required).
The Cool Kids Anxiety Program is also included within the New South Wales Department of Education Student Wellbeing External Programs Catalogue.The full catalogue lives on the department’s intranet which is a staff only access portal.
All programs in the Student Wellbeing external programs catalogue have been assessed against quality standards to provide proven, positive outcomes for students. Please check with your school regarding access to training in the Cool Kids Anxiety Program as supported by this catalogue.
